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Give me 3-4 hours a day for 7 days, and you’ll be able to use SketchUp and V-Ray to create photorealistic 3D renders of your landscape designs. Inside this Bootcamp, I’ll show you how to learn and use SketchUp and V-Ray in the most efficient way possible, all tailored specifically for landscapes design, pool design, and patio design. You’ll create a stunning residential outdoor oasis from scratch using my proprietary FOCUSED Method™ that ensures you will learn in the most efficient way possible, saving you time and money!
DURING THE BOOTCAMP, THESE ARE...
The Renders You Will Create
Starting from just scratch, I’ll provide a house model and we will add landscaping, hardscaping, a pool, BBQ station, and more using SketchUp & V-Ray. By the end, you will create the renders you see below.
YOUR CLIENTS WILL LOVE
The Design Doc You Will Create
You’ll use LayOut to create documentation of your design, just like you see below.
JOHN KAPLAR - FOUNDER & LEAD INSTRUCTOR
Why I Created This Bootcamp
I’m a Designer (along with my wife, Megan) for our design firm, Arched Manor, and we design interiors, kitchen, and baths for clients around the country. I have been using SketchUp with V-Ray for years to wow our clients with photorealistic images of our designs, and have expanded my 3D modeling portfolio to landscapes, pools, and patios. 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 Landscape Designers, Pool Designers, and Outdoor Entertainment Specialists 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 Landscape, Pool, and Patio Designers need to know to use SketchUp, which saves time – as a Designer, I know all too well how valuable your time is and don’t want you wasting any of it!
Here is What You Will Learn
How to install and configure SketchUp and V-Ray on your PC or Mac
How to use V-Ray to create photorealistic images of your model
How to create plans and PDF design packets for clients and contractors
What tools in SketchUp to use, and which ones to ignore
AI image search in the 3D Warehouse and Diffusion AI rendering in SketchUp
How to geolocate a structure, import accurate contours, and place a structure
How to add realistic lighting to your models to simulate sunlight and artificial light
What settings in V-Ray to use to create amazing renders in the least amount of time
My extensions I use daily and how to use them to save time when modeling
Who Is This Course For?
Landscape Designers
Landscape Architects
Hardscape Designers
Pool & Spa Designers
Outdoor Living Specialists
Deck & Patio Builders
Masonry Contractors
Fence & Gate Designers
Irrigation Designers
Outdoor Lighting Designers
Home Builders
Property Stagers
Golf Course Designers
Resort Designers
Real Estate Developers
Course
Breakdown
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7-Day Course Structure
Psssst – you can go faster or slower than the schedule below!
Day 1 (150 Min)
- PC/WINDOWS: Installing Sketchup
- PC/WINDOWS: Setting up Your Workspace
- PC/WINDOWS: Setup Keyboard Shortcuts
- MAC: Installing Sketchup
- MAC: Setting up Your Workspace
- MAC: Setup Keyboard Shortcuts
- Intro and Cheat Sheet
- Mouse and Navigation
- Using the Keyboard
- The Select Tool
- The Move Tool
- The Line Tool
- The Rectangle Tool
- The Circle Tool
- The Arc Tool
- The Tape Measure Tool
- The Offset Tool
- The Push/Pull Tool
- The Rotate Tool
- The Scale Tool
- The Paint Bucket Tool
- The Flip Tool
- Groups
- Components
Day 1 (150 Min)
- Core SketchUp - PC/WINDOWS: Installing Sketchup [6:07]
- Core SketchUp - PC/WINDOWS: Setting up Your Workspace [2:55]
- Core SketchUp - PC/WINDOWS: Setup Keyboard Shortcuts [3:02]
- Core SketchUp - MAC: Installing Sketchup [9:56]
- Core SketchUp - MAC: Setting up Your Workspace [9:55]
- Core SketchUp - MAC: Setup Keyboard Shortcuts [3:56]
- Core SketchUp - Intro and Cheat Sheet [3:42]
- Core SketchUp - Mouse and Navigation [9:16]
- Core SketchUp - Using the Keyboard [4:18]
- Core SketchUp - The Select Tool [4:33]
- Core SketchUp - The Move Tool [14:19]
- Core SketchUp - The Line Tool [11:33]
- Core SketchUp - The Rectangle Tool [6:35]
- Core SketchUp - The Circle Tool [4:47]
- Core SketchUp - The Arc Tool [3:30]
- Core SketchUp - The Tape Measure Tool [5:35]
- Core SketchUp - The Offset Tool [2:59]
- Core SketchUp - The Push/Pull Tool [3:56]
- Core SketchUp - The Rotate Tool [5:11]
- Core SketchUp - The Scale Tool [6:57]
- Core SketchUp - The Paint Bucket Tool [4:29]
- Core SketchUp - The Flip Tool [3:01]
- Core SketchUp - Groups [11:56]
- Core SketchUp - Components [7:59]
Day 2 (233 min)
- Outliner
- Tags
- Hiding and Unhiding
- Section Cuts
- Scenes
- The Trimble 3D Warehouse
- Materials in SketchUp
- Applying SketchUp Styles
- Component Finder by FlexTools
- Profile Builder
- PC/Windows: Installing V-Ray
- MacOs: Installing V-Ray
- Installing Extensions
- SketchUp Workspace Configuration
- Sandbox Tools
- Advanced Grading & Terrain: Soap Skin Bubble
- Advanced Grading & Terrain: Contours
- Hardscape Grading
- Landscape Grading
- Vegetation Basics in SketchUp
Day 2 (233 Min)
- Core SketchUp - Outliner [7:47]
- Core SketchUp - Tags [7:51]
- Core SketchUp - Hiding and Unhiding [3:50]
- Core SketchUp - Section Cuts [8:36]
- Core SketchUp - Scenes [8:45]
- Core SketchUp - The Trimble 3D Warehouse [14:19]
- Core SketchUp - Materials in SketchUp [11:12]
- Core SketchUp - Applying SketchUp Styles [11:20]
- Extensions - Component Finder by FlexTools [6:00]
- Extensions - Profile Builder [14:18]
- Core V-Ray - PC/Windows: Installing V-Ray [6:53]
- Core V-Ray - MacOs: Installing V-Ray [8:04]
- SketchUp Exterior Basics - Installing Extensions [2:02]
- SketchUp Exterior Basics - SketchUp Workspace Configuration [14:33]
- SketchUp Exterior Basics - Sandbox Tools [14:58]
- SketchUp Exterior Basics - Advanced Grading & Terrain: Soap Skin Bubble [8:20]
- SketchUp Exterior Basics - Advanced Grading & Terrain: Contours [5:21]
- SketchUp Exterior Basics - Hardscape Grading [26:57]
- SketchUp Exterior Basics - Landscape Grading [11:58]
- SketchUp Exterior Basics - Vegetation Basics in SketchUp [10:11]
Day 3 (242 Min)
- The Best Sources for 3D Vegetation Objects
- Vegetation Placement Techniques
- Geolocating Your Model
- Creating Terrain
- Adding a Road
- Placing Your Structure on Terrain
- Adding a Driveway
- Retaining Walls and Steps
- Adding Walkways
- Adding Lighted Piers
- Creating Flower Beds
Day 3 (242 Min)
- SketchUp Exterior Basics - The Best Sources for 3D Vegetation Objects
- SketchUp Exterior Basics - Vegetation Placement Techniques
- Modeling the Property - Geolocating Your Model [10:20]
- Modeling the Property - Creating Terrain [3:37]
- Modeling the Property - Adding a Road [12:26]
- Modeling the Property - Placing Your Structure on Terrain [7:54]
- Modeling the Property - Adding a Driveway [38:27]
- Modeling the Property - Retaining Walls and Steps [25:10]
- Modeling the Property - Adding Walkways [40:19]
- Modeling the Property - Adding Lighted Piers [10:23]
- Modeling the Property - Creating Flower Beds [40:58]
Day 4 (223 Min)
- Building a Pool
- Pool Decking and Patio
- Outdoor Barbecue Station
- V-Ray Toolbars and What They Do
- The Asset Editor
- The Frame Buffer
- Chaos Cosmos
- Textures and How To Add Them
- Building a Material Library
- Where to Find the Best Materials
- Rectangle Light
- Sphere Light
- Spot Light
- Dome Light
Day 4 (223 Min)
- Modeling the Property - Building a Pool
- Modeling the Property - Pool Decking and Patio
- Modeling the Property - Outdoor Barbecue Station [16:28]
- Core V-Ray - V-Ray Toolbars and What They Do [5:44]
- Core V-Ray - The Asset Editor [21:09]
- Core V-Ray - The Frame Buffer [24:58]
- Core V-Ray - Chaos Cosmos [17:38]
- Core V-Ray - Textures and How To Add Them [13:02]
- Core V-Ray - Building a Material Library [15:32]
- Core V-Ray - Where to Find the Best Materials [25:22]
- Core V-Ray - Rectangle Light [14:49]
- Core V-Ray - Sphere Light [4:00]
- Core V-Ray - Spot Light [3:58]
- Core V-Ray - Dome Light [6:22]
Day 5 (216 Min)
- HDRI Lighting
- Sunlight and Sky Controls
- Camera Settings
- Render Settings
- Using the Chaos Cloud
- Rendering with V-Ray - Sunlight and Sky Controls
- Rendering with V-Ray - Sunlight with HDRI Maps
- Applying Textures and Materials: Driveway
- Applying Textures and Materials: Walkways and Walls
- Applying Textures and Materials: Grass
- Applying Textures and Materials: Mulch
- Applying Textures and Materials: Pool
Day 5 (216 Min)
- Core V-Ray - HDRI Lighting [14:38]
- Core V-Ray - Sunlight and Sky Controls [8:41]
- Core V-Ray - Camera Settings [17:39]
- Core V-Ray - Render Settings [8:34]
- Core V-Ray - Using the Chaos Cloud [17:43]
- Rendering with V-Ray - Sunlight and Sky Controls
- Rendering with V-Ray - Sunlight with HDRI Maps
- Rendering with V-Ray - Applying Textures and Materials: Driveway [10:46]
- Rendering with V-Ray - Applying Textures and Materials: Walkways and Walls [19:55]
- Rendering with V-Ray - Applying Textures and Materials: Grass [54:12]
- Rendering with V-Ray - Applying Textures and Materials: Mulch [3:59]
- Rendering with V-Ray - Applying Textures and Materials: Pool [6:27]
Day 6 (235 Min)
- Bushes and Flowers: Front
- Bushes and Flowers: Left Side
- Bushes and Flowers: Right Side
- Bushes and Flowers: Backyard
- Adding Trees
- Potted Plants
- Furniture and Décor
- Adding a Grill and an Outdoor Kitchen
Day 6 (235 Min)
- Rendering with V-Ray - Bushes and Flowers: Front [47:15]
- Rendering with V-Ray - Bushes and Flowers: Left Side [25:45]
- Rendering with V-Ray - Bushes and Flowers: Right Side [51:50]
- Rendering with V-Ray - Bushes and Flowers: Backyard [11:11]
- Rendering with V-Ray - Adding Trees [19:33]
- Rendering with V-Ray - Potted Plants [4:05]
- Rendering with V-Ray - Furniture and Décor [25:35]
- Rendering with V-Ray - Adding a Grill and an Outdoor Kitchen [20:20]
Day 7 (235 Min)
- Adding Gates
- Adding Scenes
- Final Fixes
- Using V-Ray LightGen
- Rendering Your Design
- Batch Rendering on Chaos Cloud
- Post Production Editing
- Templates and Document Setup
- The LayOut Interface
- Pages and Viewports
- Text and Labels
- Measurements and Dimensions
- Scrapbooks
- How to Export in LayOut
- Presenting Your Document
- Creating a Client Design Pack
Day 7 (235 Min)
- Rendering with V-Ray - Adding Gates [4:29]
- Rendering with V-Ray - Adding Scenes [8:52]
- Rendering with V-Ray - Final Fixes [31:03]
- Rendering with V-Ray - Using V-Ray LightGen [11:12]
- Rendering with V-Ray - Rendering Your Design [9:19]
- Rendering with V-Ray - Batch Rendering on Chaos Cloud [6:18]
- Rendering with V-Ray - Post Production Editing [13:55]
- Core LayOut - Templates and Document Setup [15:32]
- Core LayOut - The LayOut Interface [6:11]
- Core LayOut - Pages and Viewports 16:46]
- Core LayOut - Text and Labels [8:06]
- Core LayOut - Measurements and Dimensions [11:45]
- Core LayOut - Scrapbooks [13:44]
- Core LayOut - How to Export in LayOut [4:35]
- Core LayOut - Presenting Your Document [3:45]
- Documentation with LayOut - Creating a Client Design Pack
YOU'LL ALSO GET
3 FREE Bonus Items
250+ Page Printable Course Guide with Lesson Notes from Every Module (pdf)
Private Facebook Group Access for support and help from students (and me)
My Printable SketchUp Cheat Sheet
(2-sided)
Available March 20th - Pre-Order NOW!
$599$499
$599
...or as low as $44 for 12 months using Afterpay below.
Offer Ends 1/3/25 at 11:59 PM PT
...or as low as $39 for 18 months using Klarna in the checkout.
PLUS, THIS BOOTCAMP COMES WITH
3 Packs of Downloadable 3D Objects...Absolutely FREE!
Yours to download and use for personal and commercial projects.
1. Outdoor Furniture Pack
This includes over 100 outdoor furniture pieces, including couches, sectionals, pool chairs, lounge chairs, chaises, dining tables, dining chairs, fire tables, end tables, coffee tables, and more!
2. Outdoor Kitchen Pack
This includes dozens of outdoor kitchen 3D objects, including grills, drawers, doors, warming drawers, refrigerators, beverage dispensers, sinks, and other appliances.
3. Gate Pack
This includes 52 gates in 4 styles and various styles that you can drag and drop into your SketchUp models!
All Designed To Save You Time While Modeling.
YOU'LL ALSO GET A PRE-CONFIGURED
Outdoor V-Ray Material Libary
Drag and drop these materials into your project to add high-quality PBR textures to your outdoor models!
Grass- Green/Medium 1
Grass- Green/Dark 1
Grass- Green/Medium 2
Grass- Green/Medium 3
Mulch – Brown
Mulch – Red
Mulch – Black
Concrete – Rough
Concrete – Smoke
Pavers – Mixed Stone
Brick – White Sandstone
Brick – Red 1
Pavers – Gray 1
Grass- Green/Medium 3
Grass- Green/Dark 1
Stone Cladding 1
Grass- Green/Medium 3
Gravel – River Rock
Mosaic Pool Tile Blue
Mosaic Pool Tile Green
Pool Tile Dark Blue
And Many More!
FOR THOSE THAT WANT THE COMPLETE PACKAGE
Upgrade to the Ultimate Bootcamp
Get 20 Additional Lessons & More 3D Objects!
- Creating Grass in V-Ray
- Creating Grass with V-Ray Scatter
- Creating Pool Water in V-Ray
- Creating Pool Tile Materials in V-Ray
- Modeling Pools in Various Shapes
- How to Make Underwater Pool Lights in V-Ray
- Hot Tubs in SketchUp
- How to Make Fire in V-Ray
- Landscape Lighting
- Night Renders
- Vehicles and People
- How to Build Decks in SketchUp
- How to Build Screened-in Porches in SketchUp
- Fences in SketchUp
- Modeling Railings and Handrails in SketchUp
- How to Make Curved Retaining Walls
- Realistic Stone Corners & Edges in V-Ray
- Realistic Gravel in V-Ray
- Estimation Tools
CREATE AMAZING NIGHT RENDERS WITH MY
Landscape Light Pack
Over 60 types of lights modeled from real products, all configured with V-Ray lights so you can quickly illuminate your outdoor landscapes
LEARN HOW TO USE V-RAY TO CREATE
Virtual Tours
I’ll show you how to create 360 degree renders and piece them together using the tools inside of V-Ray to create immersive virtual tours of your landscape designs that you can send to your clients
LEARN HOW TO USE V-RAY TO CREATE
Virtual Tours
I’ll show you how to create 360 degree renders and piece them together using the tools inside of V-Ray to create immersive virtual tours of your landscape designs that you can send to your clients
*Ultimate lessons are actively being recorded and posted when available. Completion date is 4/1/25
$997
$997 $897
Sale Ends 3/31/25 at 11:59PM PST
*Ultimate lessons are actively being recorded and posted when available. Completion date is 4/15/25
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Satisfaction Guarantee
I am so certain you will love this program that I am offering a Risk-Free 14-Day Money Back Guarantee! After 14 days, 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 within 14 days of purchasing, 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 residential landsape design from scratch - adding hardscaping, landscaping, a pool, patio, BBQ station, outdoor lighting, etc. You will then learn how to use V-Ray, how to apply materials and textures, and how to use create photorealistic renders. You will learn about the Chaos Cloud for offloading your render jobs and how to enhance your renders with photoshop. Lastly, you will learn LayOut to create documentation, site plans, and design packets.
You will be able to use SketchUp and V-Ray to create a residential landscape design from start to finish and be able to create amazing renders that are photorealistic! You will also be able to use LayOut to create client design PDFs and plans that show materials, measurements, placements, and elevations of your designs. 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, how to add trees, bushes, and grass to your models, and add realistic lighting using HDRI maps.
This course is for 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. You will learn my workflow to model an outdoor space in SketchUp and render it in 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 highlights each lesson for the seven day program. Once you enroll in the course, 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 residential landscape design 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 are available to watch. You have access to all the lessons when you purchase the bootcamp, so you can consume the pre-recorded videos at your own pace. However, I recommend sticking to the outlined schedule of the course, and keep in mind that the SketchUp free trial ends after 7 days.
If you miss a day of lessons, you can watch them the next day, or any day in the future The lessons are sequential though, so I recommend watching 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.
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. Lessons are pre-recorded and available instantly when you purchase, and it's up to you on when you want to consume them.
The bootcamp lessons are recorded on SketchUp 2024 with V-Ray version 7.
The bootcamp comes with hundreds of downloadable 3D assets. 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.
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 free trials that you can use to take this course. SketchUp's free trial is only 7 days though, so keep that in mind before starting this bootcamp.
FAQ - Payment and Pricing
The bootcamp offer above can be purchased for $599 USD.
Yes! I offer payment plans 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 payment to your card.
WHICH VERSION IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
Here's a Breakdown of What's Included
As mentioned in the video at the top, this bootcamp comes in two versions: Standard and Ultimate. Choose the version that best meets your goals and budget!
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| Bootcamp Version | Standard | Ultimate |
| Core Training: SketchUp, V-Ray & LayOut | ||
| Number of Video Lessons | 105 | 125 |
| Total Instructional Hours | 22+ | 35+ |
| FOCUSED Method™ Training Style | ||
| Private Facebook Group Access | ||
| Printable Course Guide (250+ pages) | ||
| Printable SketchUp Cheat Sheet | ||
| Outdoor Kitchen Pack (Grills, Storage, Sinks, etc.) | ||
| Outdoor Furniture Pack (Sofas, Chairs, Fire Tables, Dining Sets, etc.) | ||
| Gate Pack (52 customizable gates in 4 styles) | ||
| Outdoor V-Ray Material Library (Grass, Pool Water, Mulch, Stone, etc.) | ||
| V-Ray Fur Maps for Grass | ||
| V-Ray Pool Water & Displacement Maps | ||
| Terrain & Landscaping Training (Grading, Contours, Hardscape, etc.) | ||
| Walkway & Driveway Modeling | ||
| Pool & Patio Modeling | ||
| Outdoor Kitchen & Barbecue Station | ||
| Retaining Walls, Steps, & Lighted Piers | ||
| Vegetation & Tree Placement Techniques | ||
| V-Ray Rendering Basics (Sunlight, HDRI, Textures, Materials, etc.) | ||
| LayOut Training (Client Packets, Plans, Exporting, etc.) | ||
| Additional 20 Training Lessons | ||
| Creating Grass in V-Ray | ||
| Creating Realistic Pool Water in V-Ray | ||
| Modeling Pools in Various Shapes | ||
| Creating Underwater Pool Lights in V-Ray | ||
| Building Decks & Screened-in Porches | ||
| Creating Fences, Railings & Handrails in SketchUp | ||
| Curved Retaining Walls & Realistic Stone in V-Ray | ||
| Landscape Lighting & Night Renders | ||
| Creating Fire in V-Ray (Firepits, Fireplaces, etc.) | ||
| Adding Vehicles & People for Context | ||
| Using Estimation Tools in SketchUp | ||
| Creating Grass with V-Ray Scatter | ||
| Realistic Gravel in V-Ray | ||
| Creating Virtual Tours with V-Ray | ||
| Landscape Lighting Pack | ||
| Price | $599 | $997 |
| Payment Plan Options (Klarna & Afterpay) | ||
| 14-Day Money-Back Guarantee |
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