Sketchup to photoreal
in Photoshop.

In this tutorial Pedro tries his hand at turning a simple sketchup line render into an approximate photoreal sketch with nothing but the use of Photoshop.

Overview.

In this quick and easy tutorial available on our YouTube channel, Pedro shows you how to transform a simple Sketchup line render into a fully textured image, using nothing but photos, taking into consideration topics such as;

  • Composition

  • Masking and cutting out quickly and efficiently

  • Water caustics and reflections in post production

  • Perspective in post production

Buy this file for $23

 
 

Narrator and Artist: Pedro Fernandes

Having studied and worked around the world as an architect, Pedro is fascinated by colour and composition, using Photoshop as his weapon of choice. He has become known for his before and after pieces (postproduction) in Architectural Visualisation. He founded Arqui9 and together with the team they have worked for many of the worlds leading architectural firms, including Zaha Hadid, Foster + Partners, Aedas, AECOM and Heatherwick studios, to name just a few.

Included in the file.

  • 1 x PSDs (Photoshop files),

  • All photos and images used in the final PSD with usage rights

  • Note, the PSD is meant as a compliment to the YouTube video.

Stats

Video link Sketchup to photoreal
Level Starter to intermediate
Type Architectural, postproduction
Programs used Adobe Photoshop CC
Credits Photopacks
Duration 17m
Price $23

 

Process.

 

Below you will find some of the progress shots from the video, that demonstrate how Pedro went about creating this quick and easy sketch.

Final image produced

Works in progress

Works in progress

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