COURSE · AD STUDIO

V-RAY FOR SKETCHUP

Master rendering with V-Ray in SketchUp, from materials to lighting, for high-quality renders.

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  • FEE$80

Live online · Lifetime replay

Early enrollment: we email you the start date and schedule.

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V-Ray for SketchUp

OVERVIEW

ABOUT THE COURSE

V-Ray is the most widely used render engine for SketchUp. This course takes you from a SketchUp model to a realistic render: camera setup, exterior and interior lighting, materials, landscaping, render optimisation and post-production. You learn a real-world workflow you can apply to your current projects right away.

WHO IT IS FOR

THIS COURSE IS FOR

  • SketchUp users who want to render their own images.
  • Architects and interior designers who need presentation images for clients.
  • Visualizers who want better images in less render time.

OUTCOMES

AFTER THE COURSE YOU WILL

01

Set up cameras and exposure for interiors and exteriors.

02

Light scenes with Sun & Sky, Dome Light and HDRI.

03

Place interior lights that are balanced with clear accents.

04

Create realistic materials and use the Chaos Cosmos library.

05

Handle vegetation and heavy scenes while keeping SketchUp responsive.

06

Render quality images and finish them in post-production.

CURRICULUM

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Module 1 Getting started with V-Ray
  • V-Ray for SketchUp interface and Asset Editor
  • Interactive rendering
  • Project setup
Module 2 Camera and composition
  • Physical camera and exposure
  • Aspect ratio
  • Correcting vertical lines
Module 3 Exterior lighting
  • Sun & Sky
  • Dome Light with HDRI
  • Sun direction and time of day
Module 4 Interior lighting
  • Rectangle, Sphere and IES lights
  • Daylight through windows
  • Balancing light in a room
Module 5 Materials
  • V-Ray Material
  • Wood, stone, glass, metal and fabric
  • The Chaos Cosmos library
Module 6 Landscape and heavy scenes
  • Proxies for trees and objects
  • V-Ray Fur for rugs and grass
  • Keeping SketchUp responsive with large scenes
Module 7 Rendering and post-production
  • Quality settings and Denoiser
  • Render Elements and Light Mix
  • Post-production in Photoshop

WHAT IS INCLUDED

YOU GET

  • Live online sessions with the instructor on the course schedule.
  • Lifetime replay of the lesson videos in My Account > My courses.
  • Practice scene files for each session.

FEE

ENROLL

V-Ray for SketchUp

$80

One-time payment · Lifetime video replay

Early enrollment: we email you the start date and schedule.

ENROLL NOW

FAQ

BEFORE YOU ENROLL

Do I need to know SketchUp first?

Yes. You need to build basic models in SketchUp. If not, take SketchUp MasterClass first.

Which V-Ray version is used?

The current V-Ray for SketchUp release. Recent versions share a similar interface and workflow.

How do the online classes work?

Sessions run live online on each course schedule. The class link is in My courses in your account.

Can I watch the lessons again?

Yes. Lesson videos are added to your account and you can replay them for life.

How do I pay and get my account?

Pay by QR bank transfer (confirmed automatically) or PayPal. We create an account for your email and send a link to set your password.