Create materials in V-Ray for SketchUp

A course by María Alarcón , Digital Architect

Digital Architect. Barcelona, Spain.
Joined November 2018

Discover how to apply & improve textures in your SketchUp projects in V-Ray to achieve remarkable results.

100% positive reviews (9)
1,111 students
Audio: Spanish
Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch

Discover how to apply & improve textures in your SketchUp projects in V-Ray to achieve remarkable results.

In this online course, María Alarcón, digital architect and expert in architectural visualization, will guide you through the process of creating and editing Vray materials to shape your virtual spaces. You will learn techniques and tools to work with materials, play with light, textures and colors, and thus generate impressive and realistic images.

Through a creative process you will create in a first installment an 'inspiration guide', references and idea, from the 'inspiration guide' you will make and edit the 'materials palette' in V-Ray for SketchUp. Finally, you will apply the materials created to a space.

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What will you learn in this online course?

15 lessons & 14 downloads

Create an inspiration guide
14 minutes, 0 seconds
V-Ray 1 review
15 minutes, 55 seconds
V-Ray 2 Review
14 minutes, 23 seconds
Material Palette Render
9 minutes, 39 seconds
  • 100% positive reviews (9)
  • 1,111 students
  • 15 lessons (2h 32m)
  • 14 additional resources (5 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: Spanish
  • Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
  • Unlimited access forever

What is this course's project?

The final project of this course will consist of the creation of an inspiration guide, a palette of materials and the rendering of a scene. You will use everything you have learned to develop a unique virtual environment and transmit a particular sensation through your images. Let your creativity fly and surprise with your designs!

Projects by course students

Who is this online course for?

This course is aimed at creatives, architects and interior designers who use SketchUp as a work tool and want to learn how to create and edit materials in Vray. If you have basic knowledge of SketchUp and Vray and are passionate about architectural visualization, this course will allow you to take your skills to the next level and develop impressive and realistic environments.

Requirements and materials

To get the most out of this course, you will need to have a basic understanding of SketchUp and Vray. In addition, it is recommended to have a computer with the SketchUp, Vray and Photoshop programs installed.

Explore the fascinating world of architectural visualization with María Alarcón and discover how to create virtual spaces that captivate and transmit sensations. Acquire the necessary skills to work with materials, play with light and textures, and bring your design projects to life.


Reviews

1,111 Students
9 Reviews
100% Positive ratings

María Alarcón

A course by María Alarcón

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Digital Architect

María Alarcón is a digital architect passionate about the creation of virtual spaces and their representation through images, animations and virtual tours. With more than seven years of experience in architectural visualization, María has collaborated with architecture studios, interior designers and designers, as well as renowned illustrators such as Pol Solà.

His approach is focused on transmitting sensations and creating visual pleasure through his projects. In addition to commissioned architectural visualizations, María has always looked for the opportunity to develop personal projects where she can express her creativity and explore new ideas. Her passion for materiality, lighting and composition has led her to master SketchUp and Vray tools, becoming an expert in the creation and editing of materials.

With her extensive experience and knowledge, María Alarcón will guide you in this course so that you can develop your skills in architectural visualization and create impressive and realistic virtual spaces. Discover the world of possibilities that opens up when working with materials and shape your imagination with SketchUp and Vray.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • Presentation
    • influences
  • U2

    creative initiation

    • we are all creative
    • creative tools
    • Create an inspiration guide
  • U3

    Create and edit materials in V-Ray

    • V-Ray 1 review
    • V-Ray 2 Review
    • How do materials work in V-Ray? 1
    • How do materials work in V-Ray? 2
    • Create, apply, and save materials 1
    • Create, apply and save materials 2
    • Material Palette Render
  • U4

    final space render

    • Create your element library
    • create your composition
    • space rendering
  • FP

    Final project

    • Create materials in V-Ray and apply them in your spaces

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    Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.

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FAQs

Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.

All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.

The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.

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Create materials in V-Ray for SketchUp

A course by María Alarcón
Digital Architect. Barcelona, Spain.
Joined November 2018
  • 100% positive reviews (9)
  • 1,111 students