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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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,
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The Computer I Use for SketchUp and V-Ray
My old Dell laptop that I have used since 2022 was showing sings of dying.
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How to Use Chaos V-Ray’s Viewport Rendering inside of SketchUp
In the fast-paced world of design, having tools that allow you to visualize your work
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New Features in V-Ray 7 for SketchUp!
V-Ray for SketchUp Version 7 introduces a range of innovative features, including rendering presets and
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