Google SketchUp Tutorial

Video 1

This picture will be shown at the beginning of each video as an introduction to the content. Along with this I will have title of the video, under the picture. I will not waste time with a long intro, as this sends the message to the viewer quickly.

Scene 1

I give a tour of the SketchUp interface, outlining the different sections of the application.

• Top: Toolbar – How to get the name of each tool under each icon.• Middle: Design Space• Bottom: Tool Information

Scene 2

Content: I demonstrate how to use the ‘Rectangle tool’ to make a simple rectangle, by going through the steps to making this shape.

Scene 3

Content:

• I demonstrate how to use the ‘Push/Pull’ tool to convert a 2D shape into a 3D shape. I then show how to add a roof to the house, using the ‘Line’ and ‘Move’ tool.

Scene 4 & 5

Content:

• I use the ‘Rectangle’ tool to add both a door and window to the house.

• I then use the ‘Arrow’ tool to enable you to delete the door shape, allowing you to see inside the house.

Scene 6

Content:

I add a chimney to the house by drawing a 2D image of the chimney and then using the ‘Push/Pull’ tool to make the shape into a 3D image.

Scene 7

Content:

• I show the use of the ‘Paint Bucket’ tool to add colour to a design.

• I show how navigate through the different categories of colours and demonstrate the steps to adding colour’s too surface.

Scene 8

Content:

• I use the ‘Push/Pull’ tool to add an overhang to the house.

• I place a pillar to support the overhang by using the ‘Circle’ tool and ‘Push/Pull’ tool

Scene 9