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

Chapter 15

Camera Scenes, Composition, and Backdrops

Determining and saving camera views as scenes before you render them can facilitate an efficient workflow (Fig. 15.1). You can add component detail based on a particular scene, which will save time while allowing precise object placement. Placing image backdrops and 2D components into particular scenes will help you establish both context and location while filling gaps in the model.

Fig. 15.1: The Scene menu

The process is as follows:

1. Save scenes of specific camera views.

2. Add detail and compose components based on the scenes.

3. Add backdrops to create context and hide gaps in the model.