SketchUp with V-Ray:

Course Overview

Course Modules Module 1: Introduction to V-Ray for SketchUp Topics Covered Overview of V-Ray Interface Understanding Rendering Workflows V-Ray Toolbar & Asset Editor Render Settings Overview Real-Time Visualization with V-Ray Vision Project Setup Best Practices Module 2: Preparing SketchUp Models for Rendering Topics Covered Model Organization Groups & Components for Rendering Scene Management Model Optimization Asset Management Geometry Cleanup Techniques Module 3: V-Ray Materials & Textures Topics Covered V-Ray Material Editor Material Creation & Editing Reflection & Refraction Bump & Displacement Maps Texture Mapping Techniques Material Libraries Module 4: Lighting Fundamentals Topics Covered Natural Lighting Sun & Sky System Artificial Lighting Spot Lights Rectangle Lights Dome Lights Lighting Optimization Techniques Module 5: Interior Rendering Techniques Topics Covered Interior Lighting Workflows Material Application Camera Composition Exposure Control Realistic Interior Rendering Render Quality Optimization Module 6: Exterior Rendering Techniques Topics Covered Exterior Lighting Setup Environmental Effects Landscaping Assets Architectural Visualization Day & Sunset Scenes Exterior Render Optimization Module 7: V-Ray Cameras & Composition Topics Covered Physical Camera Settings Camera Angles & Framing Depth of Field Perspective Control Visual Storytelling Presentation Techniques Module 8: V-Ray Assets & Environment Creation Topics Covered Chaos Cosmos Assets Vegetation & Landscaping Furniture & Decorative Elements HDRI Environments Context Development Scene Enhancement Module 9: Render Optimization & Post-Production Topics Covered Render Settings Optimization Noise Reduction Render Elements Batch Rendering Post-Production Workflow Image Enhancement Techniques Module 10: Animation & Walkthrough Rendering Topics Covered Scene Animation Basics Camera Paths Walkthrough Creation Flythrough Rendering Animation Export Settings Presentation Videos Module 11: Final Capstone Project Topics Covered Complete Visualization Workflow Interior or Exterior Project Rendering Lighting & Material Development Scene Composition Render Production Presentation Preparation Capstone Project Create a complete photorealistic architectural or interior visualization project using SketchUp and V-Ray, including materials, lighting, environment setup, high-quality renderings, and presentation-ready 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 V-Ray installed -Basic knowledge of materials, lighting, and visualization concepts