MasterSketchup Podcast http://www.mastersketchup.com Sketchup Tutorials Thu, 23 May 2013 10:28:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Matt Donley from MasterSketchup.com is your host for the only Podcast exclusively about Trimble Sketchup news, and design tips. Learn about how Sketchup fits into the 3D modeling industry, and keep up with news and announcements in the world of 3D modeling. Many of the guests on this show include expert architects and designers, sharing their tips on workflow and efficiency. Discover new ways to utilize Sketchup and Layout in your specific industry or hobby. Hear from Sketchup plugin developers about their newest extensions for Sketchup. Unleash the full potential of Sketchup by applying all of these valuable tips and resources in your next Sketchup project. Matt Donley | Sketchup Teacher, Blogger, MasterSketchup.com no Matt Donley | Sketchup Teacher, Blogger, MasterSketchup.com Matt@MasterSketchup.com Matt@MasterSketchup.com (Matt Donley | Sketchup Teacher, Blogger, MasterSketchup.com) Copyright © MasterSketchup.com, Bizfound, LLC 2012 Trimble Sketchup News, and 3D modeling design tips with Matt Donley from MasterSketchup.com Sketchup, Trimble Sketchup, Google Sketchup, 3D Modeling, Architecture, Design, 3D Design, Architectural design, 3D Printing, CAD MasterSketchup Podcast http://www.mastersketchup.com/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/PODCAST_300x300-696.jpg http://www.mastersketchup.com Bi-Weekly MSP 005 : Illustrative Rendering with Jeremy Kay http://www.mastersketchup.com/jeremykay/ http://www.mastersketchup.com/jeremykay/#comments Sun, 19 May 2013 10:44:32 +0000 Matt Donley http://www.mastersketchup.com/?p=2988

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]]> Jeremy Kay is an incredible architectural illustrator. His work has been featured on RonenBeckerman.com and SketchupArtists.org. His design tool of choice?

Sketchup.

ubanplazaIn this podcast episode, I talk to him about his workflow, and share some tips on how you can create beautiful renderings using Sketchup and Photoshop.

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MasterSketchup Podcast Title
Next time someone questions whether Sketchup is a capable design tool, send them over to StudioJDK.com.

Jeremy’s unique perspective on design is breathtaking, and Sketchup allows him to quickly express his ideas without getting in the way.

If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to create vibrant illustrations using Sketchup, you’ll learn a few tips in this episode that you can immediately use in your next project.

In this episode you’ll learn about

  • The concept of illustrative design
  • How to use Sketchup to compose your 2D illustration
  • Using multiple exported images from Sketchup in the same render
  • Insert detailed vegetation, clouds, and people using Photoshop brushes
  • How Jeremy learned and developed his techniques

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]]> http://www.mastersketchup.com/jeremykay/feed/ 0 Jeremy Kay is an incredible architectural illustrator. His work has been featured on RonenBeckerman.com and SketchupArtists.org. His design tool of choice? - Sketchup. - In this podcast episode, I talk to him about his workflow, Jeremy Kay is an incredible architectural illustrator. His work has been featured on RonenBeckerman.com and SketchupArtists.org. His design tool of choice? Sketchup. In this podcast episode, I talk to him about his workflow, and share some tips on how you can create beautiful renderings using Sketchup and Photoshop. Listen to the podcast using the play button above, or subscribe using one of the links below. Click here to subscribe via Itunes Click here to subscribe via RSS (non-Itunes feed) In this Episode Next time someone questions whether Sketchup is a capable design tool, send them over to StudioJDK.com. Jeremy's unique perspective on design is breathtaking, and Sketchup allows him to quickly express his ideas without getting in the way. If you've ever wanted to learn how to create vibrant illustrations using Sketchup, you'll learn a few tips in this episode that you can immediately use in your next project. Matt Donley | Sketchup Teacher, Blogger, MasterSketchup.com no 28:35 MSP 004 : 10 ways to communicate your Sketchup models http://www.mastersketchup.com/msp-004-10-ways-to-communicate-your-sketchup-models/ http://www.mastersketchup.com/msp-004-10-ways-to-communicate-your-sketchup-models/#comments Mon, 21 Jan 2013 13:00:06 +0000 Matt Donley http://www.mastersketchup.com/?p=2770 Listen to the podcast using the play button above, or subscribe using one of the links below.

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MasterSketchup Podcast Title I work in the commercial construction industry, and I use Sketchup all the time to help me visualize tricky details on jobs we work on. Many times, I like to include some form of my model in a correspondence to the architect or contractor, so they understand exactly what we intend to build. Most of the time, I can't just send them my Sketchup file and say "Here's what we're going to do..." I've got to do some work and prepare the file as a 2D presentation, turn it into a PDF, or do a screenshare with the project manager to discuss the detail. I've used many different methods of sharing my Sketchup model and in this podcast episode I go over 10 different ways you can do just that.

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]]> Sketchup, at its core, is a communication tool. It provides us a way to visualize our ideas and thoughts so we can analyze them ourselves, or share them with other people. In this episode, I discuss 10 ways you can share your model with other people.

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MasterSketchup Podcast Title
I work in the commercial construction industry, and I use Sketchup all the time to help me visualize tricky details on jobs we work on.

Many times, I like to include some form of my model in a correspondence to the architect or contractor, so they understand exactly what we intend to build.

Most of the time, I can’t just send them my Sketchup file and say “Here’s what we’re going to do…” I’ve got to do some work and prepare the file as a 2D presentation, turn it into a PDF, or do a screenshare with the project manager to discuss the detail. I’ve used many different methods of sharing my Sketchup model and in this podcast episode I go over 10 different ways you can do just that.

In this episode you’ll learn about

  • The 3D warehouse
  • The Sketchup viewer program.
  • Exporting your model as a 2D image
  • Exporting your model as a 2D PDF.
  • Screen sharing your 3D model.
  • Render your model to create photorealistic images.
  • Collaborate with other project team members with Sunglass.io
  • Using Sketchup Pro & Layout
  • Share your 3D models on the web with Sketchfab
  • Explore your models using augmented reality
  • Let people explore your model with LumenRT’s LiveCube.

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]]> http://www.mastersketchup.com/msp-004-10-ways-to-communicate-your-sketchup-models/feed/ 0 Sketchup, at its core, is a communication tool. It provides us a way to visualize our ideas and thoughts so we can analyze them ourselves, or share them with other people. In this episode, I discuss 10 ways you can share your model with other people. - Sketchup, at its core, is a communication tool. It provides us a way to visualize our ideas and thoughts so we can analyze them ourselves, or share them with other people. In this episode, I discuss 10 ways you can share your model with other people. Listen to the podcast using the play button above, or subscribe using one of the links below. Click here to subscribe via Itunes Click here to subscribe via RSS (non-Itunes feed) In this Episode I work in the commercial construction industry, and I use Sketchup all the time to help me visualize tricky details on jobs we work on. Many times, I like to include some form of my model in a correspondence to the architect or contractor, so they understand exactly what we intend to build. Most of the time, I can't just send them my Sketchup file and say "Here's what we're going to do..." I've got to do some work and prepare the file as a 2D presentation, turn it into a PDF, or do a screenshare with the project manager to discuss the detail. I've used many different methods of sharing my Sketchup model and in this podcast episode I go over 10 different ways you can do just that. Matt Donley | Sketchup Teacher, Blogger, MasterSketchup.com no 33:00 MSP 003 : Maker Faire and 3D Basecamp w/Eric Shimelpfenig http://www.mastersketchup.com/msp-003/ http://www.mastersketchup.com/msp-003/#comments Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:20:55 +0000 Matt Donley http://www.mastersketchup.com/?p=2695 SketchThis.net. We both got the chance to hang out together at the World Maker Faire 2012 NY, and the Sketchup 3D Basecamp conference in Colorado. Two of the coolest events I've ever been to. If you weren't able to make it to either one, don't worry! Eric and I will tell you everything you missed during this episode. Listen to the podcast using the play button above, or subscribe using one of the links below.

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MasterSketchup Podcast Title If you missed the Maker Faire or Basecamp, catch up with this podcast episode to learn about the latest news and announcements from the events. We talk about how Trimble had the biggest 3D printer at Makerfaire (controlled by satellite, of course) , how you may find your next job working for Sketchup, along with why Mike Tadros from Go-2-School may be the ultimate Sketchup Master.

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]]> I’ve got an awesome podcast episode for you, co-hosted by Eric Shimelpfenig from SketchThis.net. We both got the chance to hang out together at the World Maker Faire 2012 NY, and the Sketchup 3D Basecamp conference in Colorado. Two of the coolest events I’ve ever been to.

If you weren’t able to make it to either one, don’t worry! Eric and I will tell you everything you missed during this episode.

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In this Episode

MasterSketchup Podcast Title
If you missed the Maker Faire or Basecamp, catch up with this podcast episode to learn about the latest news and announcements from the events.

We talk about how Trimble had the biggest 3D printer at Makerfaire (controlled by satellite, of course) , how you may find your next job working for Sketchup, along with why Mike Tadros from Go-2-School may be the ultimate Sketchup Master.

If you’d like to contact Eric or learn more about him, you can find him on Twitter, Facebook, Google+, LinkedIn, or at his blog SketchThis.net

In this episode you’ll learn about

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]]> http://www.mastersketchup.com/msp-003/feed/ 2 I've got an awesome podcast episode for you, co-hosted by Eric Shimelpfenig from SketchThis.net. We both got the chance to hang out together at the World Maker Faire 2012 NY, and the Sketchup 3D Basecamp conference in Colorado. I've got an awesome podcast episode for you, co-hosted by Eric Shimelpfenig from SketchThis.net. We both got the chance to hang out together at the World Maker Faire 2012 NY, and the Sketchup 3D Basecamp conference in Colorado. Two of the coolest events I've ever been to. If you weren't able to make it to either one, don't worry! Eric and I will tell you everything you missed during this episode. Listen to the podcast using the play button above, or subscribe using one of the links below. Click here to subscribe via Itunes Click here to subscribe via RSS (non-Itunes feed) In this Episode If you missed the Maker Faire or Basecamp, catch up with this podcast episode to learn about the latest news and announcements from the events. We talk about how Trimble had the biggest 3D printer at Makerfaire (controlled by satellite, of course) , how you may find your next job working for Sketchup, along with why Mike Tadros from Go-2-School may be the ultimate Sketchup Master. Matt Donley | Sketchup Teacher, Blogger, MasterSketchup.com no 43:45 MSP 002: Interview with Alexander Schreyer http://www.mastersketchup.com/msp-002-interview-with-alexander-schreyer/ http://www.mastersketchup.com/msp-002-interview-with-alexander-schreyer/#comments Sat, 15 Dec 2012 04:29:25 +0000 Matt Donley http://www.mastersketchup.com/?p=2627 Architectural Design with Sketchup. I had the chance to meet up with Alex at the 2012 3D Basecamp conference, and I'm honored to have him on as the first guest to the MasterSketchup podcast. Listen to the podcast using the play button above, or subscribe using one of the links below.

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MasterSketchup Podcast Title Alex is a CAD/BIM expert, and a lecturer at the University of Massachusetts. I wanted to talk with him about his new book and how Sketchup fits into the architecture and construction industry. He is also an experienced Ruby programmer. He tells us how you can use Ruby in Sketchup to create simple scripts to design things otherwise impossible if attempted to do manually. Aidan Chopra from Sketchup recently posted a review of Alex's book on the Official Sketchup Blog.

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]]> In the 2nd episode of the MasterSketchup podcast, I’ll be interviewing Alexander Schreyer, best selling author of the book Architectural Design with Sketchup. I had the chance to meet up with Alex at the 2012 3D Basecamp conference, and I’m honored to have him on as the first guest to the MasterSketchup podcast.

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In this Episode

MasterSketchup Podcast Title
Alex is a CAD/BIM expert, and a lecturer at the University of Massachusetts. I wanted to talk with him about his new book and how Sketchup fits into the architecture and construction industry.

He is also an experienced Ruby programmer. He tells us how you can use Ruby in Sketchup to create simple scripts to design things otherwise impossible if attempted to do manually.

Aidan Chopra from Sketchup recently posted a review of Alex’s book on the Official Sketchup Blog.

In this episode you’ll learn about:

  • BIM Modeling
  • Sketchup in Architecture and Construction
  • Ruby Programming for design
  • Best Selling Book Architectural Design with Sketchup, Component-based modeling, plugins, rendering, and scripting.
  • Alex’s best tips for beginners with Sketchup.

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]]> http://www.mastersketchup.com/msp-002-interview-with-alexander-schreyer/feed/ 4 In the 2nd episode of the MasterSketchup podcast, I'll be interviewing Alexander Schreyer, best selling author of the book Architectural Design with Sketchup. I had the chance to meet up with Alex at the 2012 3D Basecamp conference, In the 2nd episode of the MasterSketchup podcast, I'll be interviewing Alexander Schreyer, best selling author of the book Architectural Design with Sketchup. I had the chance to meet up with Alex at the 2012 3D Basecamp conference, and I'm honored to have him on as the first guest to the MasterSketchup podcast. Listen to the podcast using the play button above, or subscribe using one of the links below. Click here to subscribe via Itunes Click here to subscribe via RSS (non-Itunes feed) In this Episode Alex is a CAD/BIM expert, and a lecturer at the University of Massachusetts. I wanted to talk with him about his new book and how Sketchup fits into the architecture and construction industry. He is also an experienced Ruby programmer. He tells us how you can use Ruby in Sketchup to create simple scripts to design things otherwise impossible if attempted to do manually. Aidan Chopra from Sketchup recently posted a review of Alex's book on the Official Sketchup Blog. Matt Donley | Sketchup Teacher, Blogger, MasterSketchup.com no 29:32 MasterSketchup Podcast Session 1 – Introduction, Who is Trimble? http://www.mastersketchup.com/mastersketchup-podcast-session-1-introduction-who-is-trimble/ http://www.mastersketchup.com/mastersketchup-podcast-session-1-introduction-who-is-trimble/#comments Fri, 30 Nov 2012 02:36:03 +0000 Matt Donley http://www.mastersketchup.com/?p=2579 Click here to subscribe via Itunes

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MasterSketchup Podcast Title In this episode, I'll tell you a little bit about myself; How I got started with Sketchup, and why I started MasterSketchup.com. I'll then explain the purpose of this podcast, and what you can come to expect from future episodes. It's going to be a little bit different from what you've come to expect on the website. I've got a lot of exciting things coming up for the podcast, and I really hope you enjoy it. In the main segment of this episode, I'll talk about Trimble, the company who now owns Sketchup. I've checked out some of the other companies they own (besides Sketchup), and I found a number of them are software companies. Some of them are even 3D modeling programs. Really interesting insight into Trimble, I hope you enjoy it.

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]]> I’m very excited to announce the official launch the MasterSketchup podcast. I’ve been talking about it for a couple months now, and it’s finally here! You can listen to it right here on the website using the play button above, or subscribe below.

Click here to subscribe via Itunes

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In this Episode

MasterSketchup Podcast Title
In this episode, I’ll tell you a little bit about myself; How I got started with Sketchup, and why I started MasterSketchup.com. I’ll then explain the purpose of this podcast, and what you can come to expect from future episodes. It’s going to be a little bit different from what you’ve come to expect on the website. I’ve got a lot of exciting things coming up for the podcast, and I really hope you enjoy it.

In the main segment of this episode, I’ll talk about Trimble, the company who now owns Sketchup. I’ve checked out some of the other companies they own (besides Sketchup), and I found a number of them are software companies. Some of them are even 3D modeling programs. Really interesting insight into Trimble, I hope you enjoy it. If you missed any of the links mentioned in the episode, you can get them below.

In this episode you’ll learn about:

  • How I got introduced to Sketchup
  • Why I find Sketchup to be a fun and easy 3D modeling program
  • Why I started MasterSketchup.com
  • What to expect from this podcast
  • Who is Trimble?
  • What are some other companies Trimble owns?

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]]> http://www.mastersketchup.com/mastersketchup-podcast-session-1-introduction-who-is-trimble/feed/ 6 I'm very excited to announce the official launch the MasterSketchup podcast. I've been talking about it for a couple months now, and it's finally here! You can listen to it right here on the website using the play button above, or subscribe below. I'm very excited to announce the official launch the MasterSketchup podcast. I've been talking about it for a couple months now, and it's finally here! You can listen to it right here on the website using the play button above, or subscribe below. Click here to subscribe via ItunesClick here to subscribe via RSS (non-Itunes feed) In this Episode In this episode, I'll tell you a little bit about myself; How I got started with Sketchup, and why I started MasterSketchup.com. I'll then explain the purpose of this podcast, and what you can come to expect from future episodes. It's going to be a little bit different from what you've come to expect on the website. I've got a lot of exciting things coming up for the podcast, and I really hope you enjoy it. In the main segment of this episode, I'll talk about Trimble, the company who now owns Sketchup. I've checked out some of the other companies they own (besides Sketchup), and I found a number of them are software companies. Some of them are even 3D modeling programs. Really interesting insight into Trimble, I hope you enjoy it. Matt Donley | Sketchup Teacher, Blogger, MasterSketchup.com no 25:06