Preparing a SketchUp model to be rendered
The goal of this section is to provide you with step-by-step instructions on how to set up a SketchUp model for rendering. We will generate multiple test renders, demonstrating what a typical workflow looks like during the rendering process.
Interior versus exterior renderings
The Chapter 14 practice model features an interior space. While the methods and tools used for interior renderings are transferrable to exterior models, exterior rendering comes with its own challenges, such as landscaping, large-scale environments, and weather conditions.
We recommend checking out these tips when you are ready to tackle exterior scenes: https://suplugins.com/podium/tutorials/advanced-exterior-tips.php.
There are three main areas to prepare a SketchUp model to be rendered:
- Composing a SketchUp scene
- Adding realistic material properties to SketchUp textures
- Setting up the lighting with shadows and artificial light
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