Watch this before you get started rendering in SketchUp (applies to any rendering extension).
In this video, we'll teach you The Photographer Method. It's a mental model that we teach in our 2 day class called Photorealistic Rendering on a Deadline. The Photographer Method helps students understand how to approach renderings in SketchUp.
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So if you've been overwhelmed by how to get started with rendering in SketchUp...
... or you're confused about the rendering process...
... or you've wasted a bunch of time tweaking rendering settings and waiting for renderings that disappoint...
... then be sure to watch this video.