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Apr
SketchUp vs. 2020 Design
Are you a kitchen or interior designer looking to elevate your designs to the next
08
Apr
SketchUp 2024 – What’s New for Interior Designers?
SketchUp 2024 has introduced a few new features and improvements that are set to improve
05
Apr
The Difference Between SketchUp Pro and Studio
Are you looking to take your 3D modeling skills to the next level but unsure
14
Mar
The Power of V-Ray Animations in Design: A Case Study
In the evolving world of digital design, the quest for realism and dynamic presentation has
15
Feb
How Much to Charge for 3D Renders
It’s a question I get asked all the time – how much should I charge
31
Jan
AI Expert in SketchUp: Unleash the Power of the FOCUSED AiBot
Table of Contents Introduction to the FOCUSED AiBot AI (Artificial Intelligence) has made a significant
19
Dec
SketchUp’s AI Rendering: SketchUp Diffusion Test
Welcome to my review of the brand new artificial intelligence (AI) feature in SketchUp called
12
Dec
Beyond Basic SketchUp: 3 Reasons to Start Rendering Now
In the dynamic world of interior design, SketchUp has emerged as a cornerstone tool, beloved
30
Nov
What’s the difference between SketchUp Pro vs SketchUp Free?
If you are used to using the V-Ray Material Library in the V-Ray Asset Editor, you may
15
Nov
Real to Render: How to Create a Kitchen Island Using SketchUp
Welcome to the transformative journey of “Real to Rendered,” where the allure of physical spaces
15
Aug
Artificial Intelligence in SketchUp: Exploring the New 3D Warehouse AI Feature
Hey guys, John Kaplar here. As a professional specializing in teaching SketchUp and V-Ray, I
18
Jul
How to Create Animations in SketchUp
Welcome back to the blog! My name is Jon Kaplar, and I specialize in teaching
29
Jun
How to Create Crown Molding in SketchUp: A Step-by-Step Guide
In this blog post, I’m going to guide you through the process of creating a
06
Apr
Why is my V-Ray material a colored checker pattern in SketchUp, but renders correctly?
You’re working in SketchUp and V-Ray, and you just applied an amazing looking material to
08
Feb
What Computer Do I Need for SketchUp and V-Ray?
[Last Updated Nov 1, 2023] Two common questions I get asked multiple times a week
19
Jan
New Course Announcement!
Last Spring, I crafted a course on the premise of learning SketchUp and V-Ray in
03
Nov
Learning SketchUp? Don’t Waste Time Doing These 7 Things
When you are new to SketchUp, it can seem overwhelming – I know firsthand! It’s
24
Oct
Where did the V-Ray Material Library Go?
Missing the V-Ray Material Library? Find out how to get in back in VRay 6
28
Jun
Win More Work With 3-D Renders
Remember back in 2015 when you would create mood boards for your designs and knock
28
Jun
Top 5 Reasons FOCUSED SketchUp is Different
There are many online courses for learning SketchUp. Some good, some not, but I noticed