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Google SketchUp to Maxwell Render Workflow

by Jason Maranto
82 lessons15 chapters7.6 hReleased 20113 free
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Google SketchUp is one of the most popular 3D modeling applications on the planet and Maxwell Render is the unbiased render engine of choice for discerning 3D professionals. Together they create a powerful tandem that will take your 3D visualizations to the next level of realism. This course is designed to show you how to get the very best results from the pairing of these applications. Author and artist Jason Maranto demonstrates how to use the new SketchUp to Maxwell plugin to link the main applications into a unified workflow. Packed with examples, work files, and well over 2000 free materials this is the video training course that users have been waiting for. Taught in a comprehensive but easy-to-follow manner, this course will give you a rock solid foundation upon which to build your projects.

Course content

Introduction3 lessons
Plug-in Workflow Introduction3 lessons
Maxwell Scene Manager Introduction3 lessons
Basic Embedded Materials8 lessons
Advanced Embedded Materials9 lessons
MXM Mode Materials8 lessons
Glass & SSS Materials5 lessons
Environment Settings5 lessons
Camera Settings7 lessons
Output Settings7 lessons
Modeling for Maxwell9 lessons
Glaug Example8 lessons
SketchUp & Maxwell Studio5 lessons
Conclusion1 lessons
Credits1 lessons