by Mike Tadros | Publisher: Peachpit Press | Release Date: April 2010 | ISBN: 9780132168052

Geared to all Google SketchUp users, this video demonstrates the fundamental tools and options for creating 3D SketchUp models. Learners start with a tour of the program and work up to being able to create entire scenes in 3D. The lessons on this DVD explore nearly all of the basic navigation, drawing and modification tools. This video also explores the Google 3D Warehouse, a web repository where SketchUp users can download all sorts of existing 3D SketchUp models. Viewers will also learn the basics for saving and sharing views of models and will explore various rendering/presentation options using SketchUp's unique graphic styles.

1. Chapter 1: Getting Acquainted with the SketchUp Interface 00:06:48
2. Chapter 2: Navigating in SketchUp with Keyboard Shortcuts and the Large Toolbar 00:03:15
3. Chapter 3: Navigating Efficiently in SketchUp and Using a Three-Button Mouse 00:02:21
4. Chapter 4: Understanding 2D and 3D Components in SketchUp 00:03:24
5. Chapter 5: Getting Acquainted with the 3D Warehouse 00:02:39
6. Chapter 6: Using the Move Tool in SketchUp 00:09:21
7. Chapter 7: Using the Basic Drawing Tools in SketchUp 00:05:27
8. Chapter 8: Getting Acquainted with Scenes in SketchUp 00:02:46
9. Chapter 9: Creating Styles in SketchUp 00:04:10
10. Chapter 10: Saving Image Files in SketchUp 00:02:56
11. Chapter 11: Sharing Models from SketchUp 00:05:09
12. Chapter 12: Conclusion 00:00:25