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FOCUSED D5 Render

The complete D5 Render workflow for SketchUp designers who want speed and quality.

8 modules, 27 lessons, ~6 hours

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In this course, you'll learn how to use D5 Render to transform your SketchUp models into stunning, photorealistic images and cinematic animations - using a real-time rendering engine that is fast, intuitive, and purpose-built for design professionals.
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Real-Time Rendering Sounds Simple - Until You Actually Try to Get a Great Result.

D5 Render is powerful. It's also easy to spend hours tweaking materials and lighting and still end up with something that looks flat. Without a structured workflow, real-time rendering just means your mistakes happen faster.

This course gives you that structure. You'll learn how to connect D5 to SketchUp cleanly, how to set up lighting that actually reads, how to assign and customize materials using the included paint libraries, and how to produce images and animations you can hand directly to a client.

The FOCUSED D5 workflow strips out the guesswork. By the end you'll have a repeatable system for interior and exterior scenes - and you'll know exactly when to use D5 and when AI rendering is the better call.

See My SketchUp to D5 Workflow with

SketchUp LiveSync

Powered by the D5 Render Extension in SketchUp, this tool creates a live connection from SketchUp to D5 Render so that you can work in both environments at the same time, with real-time updates.

Is this for you?

Who Is This Course For?

  • Interior Designers
  • Kitchen & Bath Designers
  • Architects
  • Landscape Designers
  • Pool & Patio Designers
  • Home Stagers
  • Furniture Designers
  • Real Estate Agents
  • Property Developers
  • DIY Home Renovators
  • 3D Visualization Artists
  • SketchUp + V-Ray Users
  • Social Media Managers in Design
  • Marketing Professionals

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Course Structure

Inside this course, you'll learn the complete D5 Render workflow from setup through final output - including a full primary bedroom demo project.

Module 1 - Introduction to D5 Render

  • Overview of D5 Render [7:56]
  • Installation and Setup [9:03]
  • Interface Navigation [13:57]
  • Using the AI Agent [2:30]
Module 1 - D5 Render overview, installation, and interface navigation

Module 2 - Importing and Managing Models

  • Importing Models into D5 Render [13:43]
  • Managing and Organizing Models [6:10]
  • Using the Asset Library [13:08]
Module 2 - importing SketchUp models into D5 and managing the asset library

Module 3 - Materials and Textures

  • Exploring the D5 Material Museum [10:52]
  • Applying & Customizing Materials [12:05]
  • Using AI Tools for Materials [13:59]
Module 3 - exploring the D5 material museum and applying custom materials

Module 4 - Lighting and Environment

  • Basic Lighting Setup [22:17]
  • Sun, Sky, Clouds, and Using HDRIs [11:25]
  • Using and Managing Presets [4:24]
Module 4 - lighting setup, sun and sky controls, HDRIs, and presets

Module 5 - Rendering Basics

  • Render Settings Overview [5:09]
  • Exporting Images [10:03]
  • AI Image Enhancer for Renders [11:11]
  • Creating Camera Animations [21:19]
Module 5 - render settings, exporting images, and AI image enhancement

Module 6 - SketchUp Integration

  • SketchUp LiveSync with D5 Render [16:21]
Module 6 - SketchUp LiveSync with D5 Render for a seamless round-trip workflow

Module 7 - Demo: Primary Bedroom

  • Primary Bedroom - Part 1 [50:07]
  • Primary Bedroom - Part 2 [42:39]
  • Primary Bedroom - Part 3 [26:20]
Module 7 - full primary bedroom demo project in D5 Render

PLUS, I'LL GIVE YOU MY

D5 Paint Packs

You'll get my Sherwin Williams Paint Pack with 50 of their most popular colors AND my Benjamin Moore paint pack with their top 75 most popular colors. You can't find or buy these anywhere - exclusive to FOCUSED SketchUp.

D5 Paint Packs - Sherwin Williams and Benjamin Moore libraries

You'll also get

3 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.

Printable D5 Render cheat sheet Free

Printable D5 Render Cheat Sheet

My printable D5 Render reference card with every shortcut, tool, and setting you'll use daily - designed for quick lookup as you work.

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 are covered in this course?

This course covers materials, textures, lighting, HDRIs, environment presets, cameras, animations, exports, AI enhancement tools, and SketchUp LiveSync integration - with a complete primary bedroom demo project to tie it all together.

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

You'll be able to transform your SketchUp models into photorealistic images and cinematic animations using D5 Render - ready for client presentations, social media, and your portfolio.

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

This course is absolutely beginner-friendly. Every step is explained clearly and in a structured format so you can follow along from day one without any prior D5 Render experience.

Are there any prerequisites for this course?

There are no formal prerequisites. Basic SketchUp experience is helpful but not required. Note that D5 Render requires a Windows-based computer with a dedicated graphics card - it does not run on Mac.

Do you offer a course syllabus or curriculum outline?

Yes, a printable PDF course guide with lesson outlines and notes is included with the course.

Are there any hands-on projects or exercises?

Yes. The course includes a complete step-by-step primary bedroom demo project across three lessons where you apply everything you've learned.

So, To Summarize...

Here is Everything You Get

  • 27 online, pre-recorded video lessonsIncluded
  • 6 hours of trainingIncluded
  • 75+ page printable notes for course lessonsIncluded
  • Printable D5 Render cheat sheetIncluded
  • Sherwin Williams Paint Library (50 colors)Included
  • Benjamin Moore Paint Library (75 colors)Included
  • Private Facebook group accessIncluded
  • Lifetime access, all updates, and downloadsIncluded
  • 14-day money-back guaranteeIncluded

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FOCUSED SketchUp D5 Render course - real-time rendering for SketchUp designers

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