29
Apr
FOCUSED Renders to Video vs. FOCUSED Animations with SketchUp and V-Ray
Last year, I launched FOCUSED Animations with SketchUp and V-Ray because it was the best way to create fully rendered, high-quality animations for client presentations and social media. With the
17
Apr
The 2025 SketchUp 3D Summit – Be There!
If you’re serious about using SketchUp in your design business—or you’re just starting out and want to build a rock-solid foundation in 3D modeling—then you need to know about the
08
Apr
Where Did My Materials Go in SketchUp 2025? Here’s What You Need to Know About the New Material Panel
If you recently upgraded to SketchUp 2025 and opened a model only to find yourself wondering, “Where did my materials go?” — you’re not alone. I’ve been getting this question
01
Apr
Why I Don’t Recommend the iPad for FOCUSED SketchUp Courses (or Serious Client Work)
One of the questions I get more and more often is, “Can I take your course using an iPad?” And while I wish I could say yes, the truth is:
26
Mar
Which FOCUSED SketchUp Bootcamp Is Right for You?
If you’re ready to finally master SketchUp and V-Ray to take your design presentations to a whole new level—but you’re not quite sure which Bootcamp to choose—this guide is for
27
Feb
SketchUp 2025 Review: Useful Updates or Just Another Version Number?
SketchUp 2025 is here, and while it does bring some new features, this update feels relatively minor—especially for those of us who primarily rely on rendering extensions like V-Ray. While
04
Feb
The FOCUSED Method and Why It’s The Best Way to Learn SketchUp
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed trying to learn SketchUp, V-Ray, or even the latest AI tools, trust me—I get it. I’ve been exactly where you are. When I first started
22
Jan
From 2D to 3D: How to Save Time with Canvas PLAN TO CAD
You are sitting at your desk, about to work on modeling a space with SketchUp. You have a PDF of the area, and you think to yourself…I wish there was
10
Jan
From Novice to $500K in 1-Month: Janet’s SketchUp Success Story
A few days ago I received an email from Janet, a student of FOCUSED SketchUp, that really made my day. Janet was able to leverage my 7-Day SketchUp Bootcamp for Interior
06
Jan
The Computer I Use for SketchUp and V-Ray
My old Dell laptop that I have used since 2022 was showing sings of dying. The Wifi would randomly disconnect (only a full restart would fix it), the fan was
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