SketchUp Tutorials for Beginners and Improvers: Follow-Along Videos That Actually Help

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New to SketchUp? Sometimes it can feel a little overwhelming to get started. Whether it’s deciding which project to try or figuring out which tools to use, it can be mind-boggling.

That’s where SketchUptutorials come in! These “Follow along at home” style tutorials help build your confidence and improve your design skills. 

1. Photo to 3D Model in SketchUp Tutorial

Modelling from photos is a great way to understand how different tools work, plus it helps with creating models from hand-drawn sketches or for refits. In this tutorial, the SketchUp team show how to model from a photograph.

2. 3D Modelling Ghostbusters HQ in SketchUp Tutorial

Who you gonna call? This iconic building is an excellent opportunity to practice architectural drawing in SketchUp. The SketchUp team show you how to build from an imported image and use the SketchUp materials to get the perfect finish. 

3. Retail Space Planning in SketchUp Tutorial

Planning and modelling retail spaces requires a lot of detail. In this tutorial, the SketchUp Team explore how to create a shopping space using models from 3D Warehouse and a bit of freehand modelling. 

4. Speed Modelling a Cabin in 1min/10mins/1hour

Design sprints are a great way to understand a platform and see what you can do with different deadlines. The SketchUp team explores what you can do with different time limits.

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5. Building Plans for Picnic Table In Layout Tutorial

Once you’ve mastered Modelling, getting your design documentation organised is the next step. In this tutorial, the SketchUp team talks through creating the building plans for a picnic table using LayOut, SketchUp’s 2D documentation tool.