7-Day Bootcamp
FOCUSED SketchUp for Interior Design

Learn SketchUp and V-Ray in just 7 Days!
 

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Next Bootcamp Starts 12/11!

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Give me 2 hours a day for 7 days and you’ll be able to use SketchUp and V-Ray proficiently to create amazing 3D renders!

This Bootcamp breaks my FOCUSED SketchUp for Interior Design course into seven, manageable blocks of lessons that are between 1-2 hours of instruction. It teaches The FOCUSED Method™ that ensures you will learn SketchUp and V-Ray for Interior Design in the most efficient way possible, saving you time and money!

Learn How to Create Photorealistic Images with SketchUp + V-Ray

Lead Instructor John Kaplar
John Kaplar - Founder & Instructor

Why I Created This Bootcamp

I’m an Interior Designer (along with my wife, Megan) for our design firm, Arched Manor. I have been using SketchUp with V-Ray to wow our clients with photorealistic images of our designs. I spent months learning SketchUp from scratch and developed a custom process for modeling and proprietary library of assets that I use to quickly and efficiently create 3D models.

I have a broad knowledge of SketchUp and know exactly what Interior Designers need to know in order to use it – hence the FOCUSED course name. I have created a training package that is FOCUSED on only learning what Interior Designers need to know to use SketchUp, which saves time – as an Interior Designer, I know all too well how valuable your time is and don’t want you wasting any of it!

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Learn SketchUp The Right Way

Each course is completely online and self-paced so that you can work on it as your schedule allows. 

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The course comes with hundreds of downloadable assets that you can use in your modeling to work faster and more efficiently!

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In addition to SketchUp, this course covers V-Ray (for creating photorealistic images) and LayOut (for creating 2-D elevations and diagrams). 

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FOCUSED SketchUp is for Interior Designers, or anyone that needs to learn SketchUp with a focus on quickly creating interior models in order to generate photorealistic renders and elevations.

Here is What You Will Learn

How to install and configure SketchUp and V-Ray on your computer

How to use V-Ray to create photorealistic images of your model

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Shortcuts and tricks to creating 3D models quickly

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How to import my pre-made objects into your models

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What extensions to use to reduce your modeling time

Wow Your Clients

Learn to Create Renders Like These

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7-Day Course Structure

1.1  Setup and Configuration – Installing Sketchup and V-Ray [16:13]
1.2  Setup and Configuration – Setting up Your Workspace [2:54]
1.3  Setup and Configuration – Installing Extensions [12:07]
1.4  Setup and Configuration – Setup Keyboard Shortcuts [2:31]

2.1 The Basics of SketchUp – Intro and Cheat Sheet [3:06]
2.2 The Basics of SketchUp – Mouse and Navigation [7:25]
2.3 The Basics of SketchUp – Using the Keyboard [7:23]
2.4 The Basics of SketchUp – The Select Tool [2:36]
2.5 The Basics of SketchUp – The Move Tool [10:01]
2.6 The Basics of SketchUp – The Line Tool [17:11]
2.7 The Basics of SketchUp – The Rectangle Tool [3:22]
2.8 The Basics of SketchUp – The Circle Tool [4:41]
2.9 The Basics of SketchUp – The Arc Tool [7:01]
2.10 The Basics of SketchUp – The Tape Measure Tool [7:33]
2.11 The Basics of SketchUp – The Offset Tool [6:14]
2.12 The Basics of SketchUp – The Push/Pull Tool [5:38]
2.13 The Basics of SketchUp – The Rotate Tool [5:02]
2.14 The Basics of SketchUp – The Scale Tool [4:51]

3.1 Organization in SketchUp – Groups [7:09]
3.2 Organization in SketchUp – Components [8:59]
3.3 Organization in SketchUp – Outliner [8:57]
3.4 Organization in SketchUp – Layers (Tags) [5:58]
3.5 Organization in SketchUp – Hiding and Unhiding [7:28]
3.6 Creating a Room – Starting from Dimensions [15:07]
3.7 Creating a Room – Starting from a Floor Plan [18:39]
3.8 Creating a Room – Adding Windows [20:04]

4.1 Creating a Room – Adding Doors [9:13]
4.2 Creating a Room – Adding Molding [18:07]
4.3 Creating a Room – Creating Scenes [4:56]
4.4 Creating a Room – Section Planes [10:27]
4.5 Creating a Room – Styles and When to Use Them [5:08]
4.6 Creating a Room – Creating Elevations [7:16]

5.1 Using V-Ray – Introduction to V-Ray [7:54]
5.2 Using V-Ray – Rendering [19:47]
5.3 Using V-Ray – Textures and How to Add Them [13:02]
5.4 Using V-Ray – Creating a Material Library [8:03]
5.5 Using V-Ray – The Best Places to Get Textures [6:21]
5.6 Using V-Ray – Modifying Textures with Photoshop [7:49]
5.7 Using V-Ray – Light Types in V-Ray [20:49]
5.9 Creating a Room – Adding a Floor [5:43]
5.10 Creating a Room – Using Paint Textures for Walls and Trim [12:31]

6.1 Creating a Room – Adding Lighting [12:38]
6.2 Adding Furniture and Décor – Introduction [2:56]
6.3 Adding Furniture and Décor – The 3D Warehouse [13:08]
6.4 Adding Furniture and Décor – Creating Your Own Custom Objects [15:19]
6.5 Adding Furniture and Décor – The Best 3-D Object Sites [9:00]
6.6 Adding Furniture and Décor – How to Organize Your Custom Library of 3D Objects [13:12]
6.7 Adding Furniture and Décor – Scaling Furniture [14:43]
6.8 Adding Furniture and Décor – Adding Artwork and Pictures [10:39]

7.1 Adding Furniture and Décor – Adding a Rug [7:48]
7.2 Adding Furniture and Décor – Adding Trees Outside the Windows [13:53]
7.3 Adding Furniture and Décor – Finishing Touches [41:25]
7.4 Rendering – Keep It Simple [2:00]
7.5 Rendering – Rendering Options [11:34]
7.6 Rendering – Chaos Cloud [14:03]
7.7 Rendering – Post Production [9:07]

1.1 Setup and Configuration – Installing Sketchup and V-Ray [16:13]
1.2 Setup and Configuration – Setting up Your Workspace [2:54]
1.3 Setup and Configuration – Installing Extensions [12:07]
1.4 Setup and Configuration – Setup Keyboard Shortcuts [2:31]

2.1 The Basics of SketchUp – Intro and Cheat Sheet [3:06]
2.2 The Basics of SketchUp – Mouse and Navigation [7:25]
2.3 The Basics of SketchUp – Using the Keyboard [7:23]
2.4 The Basics of SketchUp – The Select Tool [2:36]
2.5 The Basics of SketchUp – The Move Tool [10:01]
2.6 The Basics of SketchUp – The Line Tool [17:11]
2.7 The Basics of SketchUp – The Rectangle Tool [3:22]
2.8 The Basics of SketchUp – The Circle Tool [4:41]
2.9 The Basics of SketchUp – The Arc Tool [7:01]
2.10 The Basics of SketchUp – The Tape Measure Tool [7:33]
2.11 The Basics of SketchUp – The Offset Tool [6:14]
2.12 The Basics of SketchUp – The Push/Pull Tool [5:38]
2.13 The Basics of SketchUp – The Rotate Tool [5:02]
2.14 The Basics of SketchUp – The Scale Tool [4:51]

3.1 Organization in SketchUp – Groups [7:09]
3.2 Organization in SketchUp – Components [8:59]
3.3 Organization in SketchUp – Outliner [8:57]
3.4 Organization in SketchUp – Layers (Tags) [5:58]
3.5 Organization in SketchUp – Hiding and Unhiding [7:28]
3.6 Creating a Room – Starting from Dimensions [15:07]
3.7 Creating a Room – Starting from a Floor Plan [18:39]
3.8 Creating a Room – Adding Windows [20:04]

4.1 Creating a Room – Adding Doors [9:13]
4.2 Creating a Room – Adding Molding [18:07]
4.3 Creating a Room – Creating Scenes [4:56]
4.4 Creating a Room – Section Planes [10:27]
4.5 Creating a Room – Styles and When to Use Them [5:08]
4.6 Creating a Room – Creating Elevations [7:16]

5.1 Using V-Ray – Introduction to V-Ray [7:54]
5.2 Using V-Ray – Rendering [19:47]
5.3 Using V-Ray – Textures and How to Add Them [13:02]
5.4 Using V-Ray – Creating a Material Library [8:03]
5.5 Using V-Ray – The Best Places to Get Textures [6:21]
5.6 Using V-Ray – Modifying Textures with Photoshop [7:49]
5.7 Using V-Ray – Light Types in V-Ray [20:49]
5.9 Creating a Room – Adding a Floor [5:43]
5.10 Creating a Room – Using Paint Textures for Walls and Trim [12:31]

6.1 Creating a Room – Adding Lighting [12:38]
6.2 Adding Furniture and Décor – Introduction [2:56]
6.3 Adding Furniture and Décor – The 3D Warehouse [13:08]
6.4 Adding Furniture and Décor – Creating Your Own Custom Objects [15:19]
6.5 Adding Furniture and Décor – The Best 3-D Object Sites [9:00]
6.6 Adding Furniture and Décor – How to Organize Your Custom Library of 3D Objects [13:12]
6.7 Adding Furniture and Décor – Scaling Furniture [14:43]
6.8 Adding Furniture and Décor – Adding Artwork and Pictures [10:39]

7.1 Adding Furniture and Décor – Adding a Rug [7:48]
7.2 Adding Furniture and Décor – Adding Trees Outside the Windows [13:53]
7.3 Adding Furniture and Décor – Finishing Touches [41:25]
7.4 Rendering – Keep It Simple [2:00]
7.5 Rendering – Rendering Options [11:34]
7.6 Rendering – Chaos Cloud [14:03]
7.7 Rendering – Post Production [9:07]

Over 9 Hours of FOCUSED Online Training, Plus...

150 Page Printable Lesson Notes for the Bootcamp

My Printable SketchUp Cheat Sheet

Private Facebook Group Access for support and help from students and me!

An Export of My SketchUp Keyboard Shortcuts

V-Ray Material Library with All My Go-to Textures

Sherwin Williams Paint Library for V-Ray with Their 50 Most Popular Colors

Enroll Now in the Bootcamp for Only

$1199

$599

...or only 4 payments of $150 using Klarma or AfterPay below.

Plus, enroll now and get

6 Packs of Over 1,000 Downloadable Objects...Absolutely FREE!

Interior Door & Trim Pack

300 Doors in 10 styles, 6 sizes, and 5 finishes with 32 matching trim objects in 4 styles also included.

$199FREE

Window & Trim Pack

163 Single Pane and Double-Hung Windows with 100 matching  pre-made trim casings included.

$199FREE

Hardware Pack

264 Hardware Pieces in 8 finishes such as antique brass, polished nickel, matte black, & more.

$99FREE

Recessed Light Pack

Four ready-to-go recessed lights in varying wattages to quickly add recessed lights into your model.

$29FREE

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Benjamin Moore Paint Library

Import Benjamín Moore’s 75 most popular colors directly into V-Ray so you can easily use them in your designs.

$49FREE

Shiplap Pack

Four ready-to-go Shiplap Panels in both 5.5″ and 7.25″ width, both horizontal and vertical.

$29FREE

That's an Incredible$604of FREE Bonus Items, but ONLY if You Enroll Now!

Course Reviews

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Dawn Gepfert
Dawn Gepfert
dawnpgepfertdesign.com
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FOCUSED Sketchup was the class that I wish I had when I first ventured into Sketchup. John culls the extraneous information and really hones in on just what you need to get up and running quickly.
Jenny Rodden
Jenny Rodden
@lyfordinteriorsfairhope
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If you have ever been hesitant to join a class like this... seriously don't wait! Everything was broken down into bite size pieces and each module segment was easy to process and use as a building block for the next!
Leslie Martin
Leslie Martin
@lesliemartindesigner
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John cuts right to the chase with instructions and tips that will be most useful for producing stunning layouts and elevations, and realistic 3-D room renderings for my clients.
Jessica Muir
Jessica Muir
@jessicamuirdesignco
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Wholeheartedly recommend this course - John’s attention to details is spot on! As a SketchUp beginner, this course was easy to follow!
Katelyn Theobald
Katelyn Theobald
Wilshire Revival
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The FOCUSED Sketchup Course is one of the best things I’ve done for my business, and I highly recommend to anyone who is interested in having the tools to create amazing renderings for their clients!
Dawn Gepfert
Dawn Gepfert
dawnpgepfertdesign.com
@dawngepfert
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I believe that FOCUSED Sketchup is the best way for those who do interiors to learn Sketchup and V-Ray!
Rebecca Campbell
Rebecca Campbell
@goldenbutterflyhome
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One of the most worthwhile bonuses of the course is access to the downloadable assets, it greatly increases the speed and simplicity of creating beautiful models!
Cassie Scaldaferri
Cassie Scaldaferri
cassdesignco.com
@coastal_cass
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The ability to visualize is invaluable for a high level client experience and, thanks to this course, I feel like I can now offer this to my clients.
Dawn Gepfert
Dawn Gepfert
dawnpgepfertdesign.com
@dawngepfert
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I had been a bit intimidated by Vray, but John again focuses on what you really need to know to create realistic renderings and doesn’t get lost in the weeds.
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Satisfaction Guarantee

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I am so certain you will love this program that I am offering a Risk-Free 48-Hour Money Back Guarantee! Anytime before the third day of lessons (Wednesday 6AM ET), if you are not satisfied with the bootcamp and decide it’s not for you, I will give you a full refund.

All you have to do is contact me before Wednesday morning (Day 3), and I will give you 100% of your money back.

FAQ's and Answers

FAQ - Course Content and Structure

This bootcamp covers all the core SketchUp and V-Ray concepts. I’ll begin by walking you through how to download, install, and configure SketchUp and V-Ray, and how to load my recommended extensions and keyboard shortcut file. I’ll then go into teaching the basic tools of SketchUp, including the rectangle tool, scale tool, push/pull tool, and many more. You will then learn organizational skills in SketchUp, including grouping objects and making components. From there, you will learn how to create a room from scratch - adding doors, windows, furniture, décor, lighting, etc. You will then learn how to use V-Ray, how to apply materials and textures, and how to use create renders. Finally, you will learn about the Chaos Cloud and how to enhance your renders with photoshop.

You will be able to use SketchUp and V-Ray to create rooms from start to finish, and be able to create amazing renders that are photorealistic! You will know where to find the best 3D objects that resemble real-world objects, and know how to create your own if you need to. You will be able to apply materials to 3D objects, paint walls, add flooring, and add realistic lighting.

The course lessons are the same as those in the full course, but the lessons on LayOut are excluded, as are the 5 real-life examples of modeling spaces from start to finish. Also, the bootcamp is a drip format, meaning that each day, lessons are released to bootcamp members. You cannot skip ahead to future day’s lessons.

This course is for absolute beginners, and/or those with some SketchUp experience. I walk you through how to download, install, and configure SketchUp and V-Ray, and show you the basic tools included with SketchUp. This bootcamp is also perfect if you know a little bit of SketchUp, but nothing about V-Ray.

No, the only prerequisites are that you have a working computer (no iPads) that can handle SketchUp and V-Ray, a three-button mouse (can be purchased easily from amazon if you don’t have one) and are able to carve out 2-3 hours a day during the bootcamp to watch the lessons.

The course syllabus is shown above and is also available on focusedsketchup.com. The Course Guide is also available to download and print, and it has ample space for you to add your own notes as you go through the lessons.

This bootcamp walks you through how to create a bedroom from start to finish. There are no additional projects, tests, or quizzes in this bootcamp.

FAQ - Duration and Timing

The course lessons are scheduled so that each day, a certain number of lessons will be available to watch. You cannot skip ahead, as the future lessons will be locked. Past lessons are available to watch anytime. The course begins on Monday and goes through the following Tuesday (no lessons on the weekend).

If you miss a day of lessons, can watch them the next day, or use the weekend to catch up on any lessons missed throughout the week. The lessons are sequential though, so watch them in order.

Yes, you will have access to the lessons for the lifetime of the program, so you can always go back and reference any of the lessons and/or downloads.

The daily lessons are released at 3AM ET.

 

FAQ - Delivery and Format

The course is divided into modules – one for each day. Within each module are a series of lessons. The lessons consist of a video, lesson notes, and any associated downloads.

The bootcamp comes with over 1,000 downloadable 3D assets, including my door pack, window pack, hardware pack, recessed light pack, and shiplap pack. Additionally, the course comes with other downloads such as the printable Course Guide, SketchUp and V-Ray quick reference cards, and my SketchUp cheat sheet.

Yes! When you enroll in the Bootcamp, you will get access to the private Facebook group just for students. This is the preferred way to get support during (and after) the bootcamp. You will retain your access to this group even after the bootcamp ends.

Technically speaking, yes, the course pages are mobile friendly, but I do not recommend viewing the lessons on a mobile device. It would be too small to see what I’m doing in the video, which is why the lessons should be viewed on a standard size screen or monitor.

 

FAQ - Technical Requirements

You will need a desktop or laptop that is fairly new (~5 years) that is capable of running SketchUp and V-Ray. I also recommend a three-button mouse for your computer (left, right, scroll wheel).

No, an iPad will not work for this bootcamp. The app for SketchUp for the iPad does not allow extensions (like V-Ray) and will not work for this course. You can, however, use the iPad to view the bootcamp lessons while you work in parallel on your desktop or laptop (which has SketchUp and V-Ray).

No, both SketchUp and V-Ray have a free 30-day trial that you can use to take this course.

Yes, the course is compatible with any operating system – the lessons are viewed over the web with a browser (Chrome recommended). The lessons are recorded on a system using a Windows operating system. Both SketchUp and V-Ray work on a PC and a Mac.

FAQ - Payment and Pricing

The bootcamp retails for $1199 USD, but the special offer on this page is for $599 USD.

Yes! We offer a four-payment plan through AfterPay and Klarma. In the checkout section below, select “Pay another way” and select AfterPay or Klarma. Then click the Enroll button and it will complete your checkout and charge the first of four payments to your card.

Yes, the bootcamp is currently 50% off! Enroll using this page for $599 USD instead of the full price of $1199.

Within the first 48 hours of the bootcamp starting, if you are not 100% satisfied, simply let me know and I will give you a full refund! This means that anytime before the Wednesday of the bootcamp, you can request a refund. Any request past noon on Wednesday will not be valid.

You will need a laptop or computer, as well as a three-button mouse. Other than that, you will not need any other software or materials.

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