GETTING STARTED with SketchUp Free - Lesson 1 - BEGINNERS Start Here!

In this video, I introduce you to using SketchUp's free online modeling tool - SketchUp free. We're going to talk about how to get started, how to navigate, and how to start creating 3D models all for FREE inside of SketchUp

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Note: Simple shortcuts for Sketch up.

Rotate: Q

Erase: E

Rectagle: R

Tape Measure: T

Push/Pull: P

2 Point Arc: A

Scale: S

Offset: F

Axes: G

Line: L

Circle: C

Paint: B

Move/Rotate: M

*sketch up will list (SHIFT)(CTRL)&(ALT) shortcuts with selected tool in the bottom bar
opposite of the measurements box.

Edit: Thank you for the great tutorials

[davidmcc]

I've been playing around with SU for a while and getting nowhere. Your super clear explanation of the basics has me doing way more than before in a much shorter time. Thank you!

[sywelch]

Hi Justin! I just wanted to drop a line to let you know that I appreciate your tutorials. In just this first video, I'm already feeling more confident with the software so far. I'm gearing up for a number of DIY projects so Sketchup will be a tremendous aid in helping me to master the design process. Thank you for sharing your time and expertise with us. Definitely looking forward to supporting your content and learning more. Much success to you!

[jenyaparvanova]

With six minutes of watching this I literally learned more than with a week spent on a Udemy course. Thank you for what you’re doing!

[robertconrad]

Coming from a Maya background, a lot of this was known to me but I appreciate your pacing and explanations of the inference snapping. Very helpful video for new 3D artists

[bst]

Thank you for making a really descriptive, simple and very clear Tutorial. This is my first time using Sketch up and I can do the basic drawing with your video.

Keep inspiring! you are good.

[skipwaelty]

I've had sketch or my computer for 6 years. Messed with it every once in a while with little success. After watching your series I was able to produce a 3D model of a flat bed truck body. Took some time but you got me out of the weeds. Thank you very much for putting the time into this.

[BrianQueen]

Worth every minute! As a complete rookie, this video is far more valuable than any of the support materials provided on the SketchUp site.

[JeffThePoustman]

I have tried to figure out SU Free several times, each time giving up in considerable frustration. This has really helped. Looking forward to the next one.

[jeabbielinse]

That's it, finally! Thank you so so so much, I found this video and your channel and helped a lot to not pulling all of my hair out whilst practicing with my Sketchup Design Project 👍🏼🙏🏼

[vinyltheif]

Clear, concise & to the point, no waffling, what a perfect introduction you give mate.

[faizamhabib]

i have been looking for this kind of jargon-free introductory tutorial for more than a year and i just discovered it. this is really helpful!!

[alanewhite]

This was great and so much more helpful than the "tutorials" that just show a bunch of stuff being done with musical accompaniment. Thank you!

[marieliza]

I'm a 71 year old grandma of 5 who has been using Fusion 360 for the last year for free for 3D printing and have got on really well for the simple projects I have done. However, being a law abiding citizen, I would feel guilty if I used a different name etc to sign up for another free year and I certainly can't afford a paid subscription. So I've been looking for another free software package to produce 3d models for 3D printing. This is the first tutorial I have come across which has simple, easy to understand instructions. I have learnt more in this tutorial than in all the others I've looked at. Thank you so much. I'll keep viewing.

[AlannaKingrose]

Starting to play around with SketchUp again after many year and so much has changed! Thanks for a great video to jump start my 're-entry' :)

[e.b.]

I learned how to use SketchUp 2 years ago thanks to your tutorials and I made few good projects. But, then I stopped drawing for a while and now here we go watching your incredible and easy to understand tutorial again. Lol

[_Shimona]

oh thanks so much! i was too lazy to read the tutorial on google. this saved me alot of time!! im waching these all

[murph]

I've been trying to build a basic solid room in Blender for two days now. I learned how to do this in free sketchup simultaneously in another screen in real time before this 22 min video ended. Thank you so much! This gives me hope. lol

[johncortell]

Very well done.. In just about 20 minutes, you got me to where I feel I can probably do 80% of what I need to do! Looking forward to your next video

[gilbertmubita]

Dude you made me feel like I was a 5th grader being walked through this course i really love this work, Simple no straight to the point keep them coming