SketchUp with Blender & Corona

Course Overview

Course Modules Module 1: Introduction to the SketchUp–Blender–Corona Workflow Topics Covered Overview of Visualization Pipeline SketchUp to Blender Workflow File Export & Import Methods Geometry Preparation Workflow Best Practices Project Setup Standards Module 2: Preparing SketchUp Models for Visualization Topics Covered Model Organization Groups & Components Geometry Optimization Layer/Tag Management Scene Preparation Exporting Clean Models Module 3: Blender Fundamentals for Architectural Visualization Topics Covered Blender Interface & Navigation Object Management Modifiers Overview Collections & Scene Organization Modeling Tools Viewport Workflows Module 4: Enhancing SketchUp Models in Blender Topics Covered Model Cleanup Advanced Modeling Techniques Furniture & Decor Refinement Terrain & Landscape Development Architectural Detailing Asset Integration Module 5: Materials & Texturing Workflow Topics Covered Material Fundamentals PBR Materials UV Mapping Basics Texture Management Material Libraries Realistic Surface Creation Module 6: Corona Renderer Fundamentals Topics Covered Introduction to Corona Renderer Corona Material System Corona Asset Management Render Settings Workflow Integration Performance Optimization Module 7: Interior Lighting & Rendering Topics Covered Natural Lighting Techniques Artificial Lighting Setup HDRI Environments Interior Rendering Workflow Exposure & Camera Controls Realistic Interior Scenes Module 8: Exterior Lighting & Rendering Topics Covered Sun & Sky Systems Exterior Lighting Setup Landscape Rendering Environmental Effects Exterior Scene Development Render Optimization Module 9: Advanced Visualization & Post-Production Topics Covered Camera Composition Visual Storytelling Render Elements Post-Production Workflow Color Correction Image Enhancement Techniques Module 10: Animation & Presentation Topics Covered Camera Animation Walkthrough Creation Flythrough Sequences Video Output Settings Presentation Development Portfolio Creation Module 11: Final Capstone Project Topics Covered End-to-End Visualization Workflow Scene Development Material & Lighting Setup High-Quality Rendering Post-Production Client Presentation Preparation Capstone Project Develop a complete architectural or interior visualization project using SketchUp for modeling, Blender for scene enhancement, and Corona Renderer for photorealistic rendering, including still images and presentation outputs.

Learning Outcomes

Prerequisites

Participants should have: -Basic understanding of SketchUp tools and workflows -Experience creating simple 3D models in SketchUp -Understanding of architectural or interior design concepts (preferred) -Laptop/Desktop with SketchUp and Lumion installed -Basic knowledge of materials and visualization concepts