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 have noticed that if you upgraded to V-Ray 6, it’s not there! Where did it
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 inspires digital creation. In a world where design transcends physical boundaries, I turn to powerful
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 recently delved into the latest AI features in SketchUp, specifically within the 3D Warehouse. In
18
Jul
How to Create Animations in SketchUp
Welcome back to the blog! My name is Jon Kaplar, and I specialize in teaching professionals and designers how to use SketchUp and V Ray efficiently. Today, we’re going to
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 multi-piece crown molding profile using SketchUp. I’ll also share one of my favorite extensions that
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 your object. Great! But when you look at SketchUp, your material is not showing correctly.
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 are “can I use an iPad for SketchUp” and “What type of computer do I
19
Jan
New Course Announcement!
Last Spring, I crafted a course on the premise of learning SketchUp and V-Ray in the best way possible for Interior Designers. It took much longer than I initially thought,
07
Dec
What Version of SketchUp and V-Ray Do I Need?
In this blog post, I’m going to discuss the different versions of SketchUp and V-Ray and what subscriptions I recommend you purchase after your trials are up. I get asked
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 easy to fall into some traps that can waste a tremendous amount of time, and
