Rendering in SketchUp: From Modeling to Presentation for Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Interior Design

Chapter 3

The Rendering Process

This chapter provides an overview of the entire rendering process. To fully utilize the information in this book, make sure you read this chapter. Subsequent chapters flesh out the steps outlined here.

The rendering process is divided into three general steps (Fig. 3.1):

1. Create the SketchUp model, and then add texture, detail, and set lighting.

2. Provide render values to the model using the IRP’s menus.

3. Use external photo-editing software to enhance the generated image.

Fig. 3.1: The rendering process flowchart