Course Overview

• Learn to use SketchUp to create 3D event visualisations
• Master SketchUp's features in a course tailored for event professionals
• This is a one day crash course that will have you work-ready by the end of the course
• The course is bespoke and will be tailored to cover the types of drawings you need to create in the workplace
• Learn to create realistic scale green field site plans via imports from Google Maps
• Learn to create 3D scale indoor event plans and stage/set/prop designs
• Learn to import 2D CAD files and then build a 3D model of the building
• Introduction to photo realistic rendering using V-Ray
• The course can be either delivered in person or via zoom.
  
  Please contact us to discuss group bookings
  
  We can host this course at our office in London or we can come to you and run the course at your office or venue

Who should attend this course?

Event professionals, Production Managers, Site Managers, set and prop designers and anyone that wants to visualise their event layouts in a 3D environment.

More Details

SketchUp offers powerful 3D visualisation that can be used to design event layouts. SketchUp drawings are very client-friendly and can be used to illustrate your creative ideas. It is also a powerful tool that allows for drawings-to-scale to be created.

SketchUp can also be integrated with AutoCad. You will learn how to take 2D venue CAD plans and create a 3D SketchUp model.

The SketchUp 3D Warehouse is a amazing resource for event professionals. This contains block drawings of speakers, stages, projectors, chairs, table and pretty much everything you could want to create amazing looking drawings.

 

Course Requirements

• i7 Mac or PC computer
  Free account with Zoom.us – desktop app installed on the student's computer prior to the training.
  Demo, educational or subscription version of Sketch up Pro 2018 or later
  USB mouse

  Optional items:
  Second external monitor (24" or above)
  USB Headset with microphone.

About The Tutor

This course is run by Chris Walker. Chris is the Production Manager for Hot Chip, Despacio Sound System, Soulwax and Too Many DJ’s.

Chris uses SketchUp as a Production Management tool.

Venue Information

This is a online course that provides live tuition with an expert tutor.

Alternatively we can come and run the training at your venue, office, co-working space or home.  We can travel nationwide to come and train you and your team in the most convenient location.

We can also host training sessions at our London office.