SketchUp: Concept Drawings with Photoshop
1h 8mIntermediate2018-02-20
Authors
George Maestri
Animation Director and Producer
Course details
Learn how to transform 3D models into presentation-worthy concept drawings by adding Photoshop to your SketchUp workflow. The course shows how to export SketchUp layers for Photoshop, and switch to this powerful image editor to enhance shadows, line quality, color, texture, and depth. Instructor George Maestri also shows how to add water effects and foliage, and finalize the drawing. By the end of the course, you'll have a valuable technique you can use to create concept drawings for architecture or any other CAD work.
Skills covered
Concept ArtSketchUpImage EditingPhotoshopRenderingMotion Graphics and VFXGoogle3D ModelingPhotographyVisualization and Real-TimeAdobeAECProduct and ManufacturingAnimation and IllustrationDeep Dive (X:Y)
Concepts
Introduction
- Welcome
- How to use the exercise files
Concept Drawing
- Set up the scene
- Export layers to Photoshop
- Use bold colors for easy selection
- Import into Photoshop
- Adjust line quality
- Add shadows
- Glass and reflections
- Create water effects
- Paint grass
- Add trees and foliage
- Create depth effects
- Finalize the image
Conclusion
- Next steps