Importing a 3D Google Sketchup model into 3D Studio Max is a key skill for all architectural visualisation artists. It allows us to export a Sketchup model to 3DS Max, a more powerful rendering program to create stunning renders and visuals.

In this quick tutorial I will explain how to create a 3d model lamp in Google Sketchup using an imported Autocad base drawing.

In this Photoshop tutorial we will create this texture cube using purely Photoshop. We will discuss using simple techniques to add textures, plants and light rays to add interest to a simple hollow cube shape.

Renders from 3DS Max don’t always come out as you hope and even if they do you can always improve them through a little Photoshop trickery.

In this tutorial i will show you how to create basic line and ambient occlusion renders in 3ds Max and using them as a basis in photoshop.

In this quick tutorial I will explain how to model a Sketchup lamp with the follow me tool.

In this tutorial, we walk you through transforming this human arm into a cyborg’s hand!

Create this AutoCAD table lamp drawing from an image. In this tutorial I will discuss the techniques used to accurately generate a CAD elevation of this Mek Elek table lamp from the machine age.

In this fun tutorial I will show you how to easily create a panoramic view in Photoshop. To do so we will stitch 4 individual photographs from the same spot and use photoshop techniques to finish the image.

This tutorial focuses on translating an idea or sketch into a model. Part 2 will consist of lighting, texturing and rendering the scene including the use of ambient occlusion.