When you break it down, even the most complex shapes are just a series of smaller, more simple modeling steps. Start by learning the core SketchUp functions to employ in more complicated modeling situations.
1. Edges, Faces, Vertices | 01:52 |
2. Line Tool vs. Faster Tools | 01:07 |
3. Subdivide for More Edges, Vertices and Faces | 02:17 |
4. Level of Detail and the "Goldilocks" Number of Polygons | 02:38 |
5. Hiding and Softening Edges | 03:30 |
6. View Hidden Geometry to Add Detail | 02:20 |
7. Edit Subdivisions to Twist 3D Shapes | 04:23 |
8. Create & Edit Edge Loops | 05:08 |
9. Use Follow Me & Scale Tools to Create and Edit Meshes | 04:42 |
10. Cut Shapes Using the Intersect command | 05:39 |
11. Model Half of a Symmetrical Object & Flip for other Half | 11:14 |