Google SketchUp Workshop

16 real-world professional-level projects including parks, structures, concept art, and illustration. Variety of projects: architectural visualization, landscape design, video game and film conception, and more. 

3D Printing with SketchUp

Starting with an overview of 3D printing technologies, you will learn how to design SketchUp models for 3D printing, set up a template for 3D printing, explore the specific requirements for a 3D printable model, and look at the essential SketchUp extensions for 3D printing. You will start by printing a simple 3D model, progress to importing images that can be used to make 3D models, and move on to tweaking the model for specific 3D printers.

Google SketchUp for Game Design

The book takes a clear, step-by-step approach to building a complete game level using SketchUp with many props and textures. This book is designed for anyone who wants to create entire 3D worlds in freely available game engines such as Unity 3D, CryEngine, Ogre, Panda3D, Unreal Engine, and Blender Game Engine. It also targets all those who wish to create new levels and assets to sell in game asset stores or use in visualization or animation.

SketchUp 2014 for Architectural Visualization

Beginning with a quick start tutorial which will get you up and running with SketchUp 2014 quickly, you will move on to learning the key skills you will need to wow your clients with stunning visualizations through a series practical steps, tips and tricks.

Rendering in SketchUp

Instructions for creating 3D photoreal graphics for SketchUp models using integrated rendering programs. Universal method for models including architecture, interiors, and site design models, handling textures and materials, component details, exterior and simulated lighting, render settings, and Photoshop post-processing.

SketchUp 2013 for Interior Designers

The tutorials will introduce you to using SketchUp to create 3D models for interior design. Several pieces of furniture are modeled. The process is broken down into the fundamental concepts of 2D line work, 3D extraction, applying materials and printing. A real-world project is provided to explore and it is employed in the book to develop a walkthrough animation. Introduction to LayOut, manufacturer specific paint colors and wallcoverings, manufacturer specific furniture, manufacture specific flooring, photorealistic rendering using V-Ray,

SketchUp for Interior Design

A practical introduction for interior designers and students. Covers the basics of creating 3D models before showing how to create space plans, model furniture, cabinetry, and accessories, experiment with colors and materials, incorporate manufacturers' models into project plans, and create final presentations and animated walk-throughs for clients. Includes downloadable sample models and a tutorial video, sample questions and activities for instructors and additional online resources for students and self-learners.

Create Scenery & Props with SketchUp

Create Scenery & Props with SKETCHUP® Plus V-RAY® iBook is an Interactive Digital Portal to access video tutorials, images, text, and supporting information controlled by the reader/viewer. 
 

SketchUp & Twilight for Interior Designers: A Workbook

Turning beginner SketchUp users into Pro SketchUp Interior Designers. 

This book shows Interior Designers how to organise their models with Layers, Styles and Scenes.
Then the book shows how to use Twilight Render to create photorealistic images of their designs ready to use in their portfolio or with their clients. Lighting, reflective surfaces and realistic materials are a breeze with the Twilight plugin and the book goes into just enough detail to make the reader comfortable and confident with its use.

Designing Kitchens with SketchUp

You will learn how to drag and drop cabinets that are different sizes, selecting the door style and finishes, and how to create new components in blink of an eye. You will also learn other topics as how to create your own parametric components capable to change size, material and dimensions or create a fast design using pictures or images. If you wonder how you can choose certain items a cabinets company offers, and how will you get the detail of the door style and color to be what you want, you will find those answers in this book.

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