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FOCUSED AI Rendering

Photorealistic images and videos using AI - without V-Ray, Enscape, or D5.

6 modules, 35 lessons, ~6 hours

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In this course, you'll learn how to use my proprietary FOCUSED AI Rendering Framework™ to transform simple model exports into photorealistic images and videos - without relying on traditional rendering engines like V-Ray, Enscape, or D5.
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Rendering Has Always Been the Slowest Part of Your Workflow.

You've modeled the space, nailed the materials, and placed the cameras. Then you hit Render and wait. Hours later you get one image - maybe two. Want to test a different lighting mood? Start over.

Materials +
Textures

Lighting

Cameras

Render
Settings

AI rendering changes that. What used to take hours now takes minutes. What used to cost days of overhead now fits inside a client meeting. And the output holds up next to any traditional render when you use the right workflow.

The FOCUSED AI Rendering Framework is that workflow. A repeatable system that gives you full control of lighting, materials, mood, and composition - without V-Ray, Enscape, or D5.

The Tipping Point

AI Rendering Has Finally Reached a Tipping Point

For the past few years, AI image generation has been interesting, but not very practical for real design work.

AI rendering reached a tipping point in 2025

The images looked cool, but they weren't reliable enough for professional use.

That has changed.

New AI rendering tools are now capable of producing high-quality photorealistic visuals in minutes.

But there's still a problem.

Most designers approach AI rendering randomly.

They upload an image, type a prompt, and hope the result looks good.

That leads to inconsistent results and a lot of frustration.

What's missing is a structured workflow.

Introducing the FOCUSED AI Rendering Framework™

After extensive testing and experimentation, I developed a system called the FOCUSED AI Rendering Framework™.

This framework turns AI rendering into a repeatable, professional workflow.

Instead of guessing with prompts, you follow a clear process that produces consistent results.

The framework includes:

  • The FOCUSED Export Formula™
  • The FOCUSED AI Prompt Block™
  • The FOCUSED Node Workflow™

Together, these components allow you to reliably transform simple model exports into photorealistic renders and videos in minutes.

The FOCUSED AI Rendering Framework Template - node-based workflow

The node-based template (above) that I provide inside the course is the secret-sauce that gives you control over AI rendering. It's a seven step process where you load your SketchUp exports in Step 1, and by the time you reach Step 7, you have dozens of photorealistic renders and a compilation video of your space.

The Three AI Rendering Workflows

Designers are now using AI in three primary ways.

Workflow 1 - Concept Visualization

This is where AI first exploded in the design world.

Tools like Midjourney allowed designers to generate design ideas instantly from prompts.

This workflow is great for:

  • exploring styles
  • brainstorming ideas
  • creating mood boards
  • early design inspiration

Powerful, yes. But these images are not connected to your actual model.

Workflow 2 - Render Enhancement

The second workflow uses AI to improve existing renders.

AI render enhancement before-and-after comparison

You can take a basic render and dramatically improve:

  • lighting
  • textures
  • materials
  • overall realism

This is useful for upgrading older renders or improving marketing visuals.

🔥 Workflow 3 - AI Rendering

This is where things get really powerful.

AI Workflow 3 - AI Rendering

Instead of using a traditional rendering engine, you export an image from your modeling software and use AI to turn it into a photorealistic render.

Model to clean export to AI rendering to photorealistic images and videos
The process: Model → Clean export → AI rendering → Photorealistic images and videos

No complicated render settings. No long render times. Just fast, high-quality visuals.

More Control Than Previous AI Tools

Earlier AI image generators were difficult to control.

This workflow allows you to guide the AI using real design references, including:

  • real products
  • cabinetry styles
  • materials and finishes
  • lighting fixtures
  • furniture and décor

This gives you far more control over the final result.

You can also generate dozens of variations in minutes, including:

  • different camera angles
  • different times of day
  • alternate materials
  • multiple design styles
AI rendering variations - multiple styles, angles, and materials from one model

You can even create short videos from these renders, making it easy to produce engaging presentations and social media content.

This video was generated using AI in Steps 6 and 7 of my framework.

See the Results

The AI Renders You Will Create

Using the templates I give you in this course, you will learn how to create these AI renders that look stunning - not hours to generate.

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Is this for you?

Who Is This Course For?

  • Interior Designers
  • Kitchen and Bath Designers
  • Architects
  • Architectural Designers
  • Residential Designers
  • Landscape Designers
  • Landscape Architects
  • Custom Cabinetry Designers
  • Furniture Designers
  • Remodelers
  • Real Estate Developers
  • Real Estate Marketing
  • Staging Professionals
  • Home Builders

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Course Structure

Inside this course, you'll learn the complete workflow for producing professional AI renders.

Module 1 - Understanding AI Rendering

  • What AI Rendering Is - And What It Is Not [11:31]
  • The FOCUSED AI Rendering Framework™ [4:56]
Module 1 - what AI rendering is and what it is not

Module 2 - Prepping Your Model for AI

  • SketchUp Styles That Produce the Best AI Results [6:12]
  • The FOCUSED Export Formula™ [5:42]
Module 2 - prepping your SketchUp model for AI rendering

Module 3 - Core AI Rendering Tools

  • Creating Your Account [3:13]
  • Basic Tools: Image Generator [10:53]
  • Basic Tools: Image Editor [13:42]
  • Basic Tools: Image Upscaler [4:39]
  • Basic Tools: Variations [4:03]
  • Basic Tools: AI Assistant [4:13]
  • Basic Tools: Video Generator [4:29]
  • Basic Tools: Video Upscaler [3:55]
Module 3 - core AI rendering tools and interface

Module 4 - The FOCUSED Node Workflow™

  • Spaces: Introduction [5:57]
  • Spaces: FOCUSED Node Workflow™ [31:08]
  • Spaces: List [8:07]
  • Spaces: Video Combiner [7:12]
  • Using Templates [13:10]
  • Creating Your Own Templates [12:55]
Module 4 - the FOCUSED Node Workflow

Module 4.1 - AI Rendering Workflows

  • AI Workflow 1: Conceptual Renders [7:50]
  • AI Workflow 2: Enhancing Renders [17:32]
  • AI Workflow 3: AI Rendering [4:28]
Module 4.1 - AI rendering workflows

Module 5 - Demo: Primary Bedroom

  • Step 1 - Load 3D Images [14:09]
  • Step 2 - Prompt & Reference Images [16:42]
  • Step 3 - Generate Master Images [23:30]
  • Step 4 - Create Variations [18:05]
  • Step 5 - Upscale & Download [3:53]
  • Step 6 - Create Video Clips [21:17]
  • Step 7 - Video Compilation [9:00]
Module 5 - primary bedroom demo walkthrough

Module 6 - Demo: Kitchen

  • Step 1 - Load 3D Images [12:36]
  • Step 2 - Prompt & Reference Images [19:47]
  • Step 3 - Generate Master Images [24:50]
  • Step 4 - Create Variations [18:36]
  • Step 5 - Upscale & Download [2:55]
  • Step 6 - Create Video Clips [21:30]
  • Step 7 - Video Compilation [10:46]
Module 6 - kitchen demo walkthrough

You'll also get

2 FREE Bonus Items

Printable course guide with lesson notes Free

200+ Page Printable Course Guide

A printable PDF with lesson notes from every module - perfect for following along and taking your own notes as you go.

Private Facebook group for FOCUSED SketchUp students Free

Private Facebook Group Access

Get support and help from me and fellow students inside the private FOCUSED SketchUp community - lifetime access included.

OPTIONAL UPGRADE AT CHECKOUT

For An Extra $74, Get 5 More AI Templates

Check the add-to-order box at checkout to snag these powerful templates!

Moodboard to Render Template - turn a moodboard into a rendered space Add-on

Moodboard to Render Template™

See your design in a space using AI.

Time of Day Variation Template - six lighting moods from one render Add-on

Time of Day Variation Template™

Load one image and generate six different time of day versions.

Furniture Remover Template - empty a room of furniture and decor Add-on

Furniture Remover Template™

Load one image and clear the room of furniture and decor.

Seasons Variation Template - six seasonal variations of one space Add-on

Seasons Variation Template™

See what your space looks like in 6 different seasonal settings.

Before and After Timelapse Template - generate a transformation timelapse Add-on

Before and After Timelapse Template™

Using a start image and end image, create a timelapse video.

Meet Your Instructor

John Kaplar, founder of FOCUSED SketchUp

John Kaplar

Founder of FOCUSED SketchUp

I'm a 3D Visualization and AI Expert and Founder of FOCUSED SketchUp, where I teach designers how to use SketchUp and AI to create photorealistic images that wow their clients. Alongside my wife Megan, I also co-own our design firm Arched Manor, which is how my obsession with visualization began. I spent months learning SketchUp from scratch and developed a custom process for modeling and a proprietary library of assets that I use to quickly and efficiently create 3D models. I've also spent the last few years immersed in AI rendering tools, building repeatable workflows that turn simple model exports into stunning visuals in minutes. I have a broad knowledge of SketchUp and AI rendering and know exactly what Interior Designers need in order to use them - hence the FOCUSED course name. I have created a training package that strips away the fluff and teaches you SketchUp and AI rendering in the most efficient way possible, which saves time - as a designer myself, I know all too well how valuable your time is and don't want you wasting any of it!

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I am so certain you will love this program that I am offering a Risk-Free 14-Day Money Back Guarantee! After 14 days, if you are not satisfied with the course and decide it's not for you, I will give you a full refund.

All you have to do is contact me within 14 days of purchasing, and I will give you 100% of your money back.

FAQ

Questions, Answered

What topics will be covered in this course?

This course teaches the FOCUSED AI Rendering Framework, a structured workflow for turning simple model exports into photorealistic images and videos using AI. You'll learn when and how to use AI rendering effectively, how to prepare clean exports from your modeling software, and how to guide the AI using the FOCUSED AI Prompt Block to produce consistent results. The course also covers generating variations, referencing real materials and products, upscaling images for high-quality output, creating short videos from your renders, and applying this workflow to real design projects such as kitchens, bedrooms, cabinetry, and exterior spaces.

What will I be able to do after completing this course?

After completing this course, you'll be able to turn simple model exports into photorealistic images and short videos using a structured AI workflow, without relying on traditional rendering engines like V-Ray, Enscape, or D5. You'll know how to prepare your models for AI, guide the rendering process using the FOCUSED AI Prompt Block, reference real products and materials, and quickly generate multiple variations such as different camera angles, lighting conditions, and design styles.

Is this course suitable for beginners or is it more advanced?

This course is designed to be accessible to beginners while still providing powerful workflows for more experienced designers. You don't need prior experience with AI rendering or traditional rendering engines to follow along. The course walks you step-by-step through the FOCUSED AI Rendering Framework, showing you how to prepare your exports, guide the AI using structured prompts, and generate photorealistic images and videos.

Are there any prerequisites for this course?

There are no strict prerequisites for this course. However, it's helpful if you already have experience using a 3D modeling program such as SketchUp or another design tool that allows you to export images of your model. The course focuses on the AI rendering workflow, showing you how to take those exports and transform them into photorealistic images and videos.

Do you offer a course syllabus or curriculum outline?

The course syllabus is shown above and highlights each lesson in the program. Once you enroll in the course, the Course Guide is also available to download and print, and it has ample space for you to add your own notes as you go through the lessons.

Are there any hands-on projects or exercises?

Yes. Throughout the course you'll see the complete AI rendering workflow applied to real design projects, so you can follow along and practice each step yourself. The demonstrations include spaces such as a kitchen and primary bedroom. As you move through the lessons, you'll generate your own renders, create variations, experiment with materials and lighting, and produce short videos from your images.

So, To Summarize...

Here is Everything You Get

  • 35 step-by-step video lessons (6+ hours)Included
  • The FOCUSED AI Rendering Framework™Included
  • The FOCUSED AI Prompt Block™Included
  • The FOCUSED Node Workflow™Included
  • The AI Rendering Framework TemplateIncluded
  • The AI Render Enhancer TemplateIncluded
  • Real project demonstrationsIncluded
  • Printable course guide and cheatsheetIncluded
  • Lifetime access + future updatesIncluded
  • 14-day money-back guaranteeIncluded

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FOCUSED SketchUp AI Rendering course - photorealistic AI renders for designers

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