Rendering in SketchUp

Fig. 36.14: 
To help maintain model and computer performance, all of the vegetation layers 
are turned off.
Fig. 36.15: 
FormFonts Fotofigure component people are added to the model site to provide 
scale, context, and activity.

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Chapter 36: Site Detail
Fig. 36.16: 
A backdrop/background is created away from the main model, but parallel to the model building win-
dows. Once rendered, the backdrop will provide reflections for the windows even though the backdrop itself will not 
be visible. In this figure, the rectangular cube to hold the backdrop image is created.
Fig. 36.17: 
The backdrop image is inserted onto the rectangular cube. The cube is then made into a component and 
placed onto the newly created 00 - Backdrop layer.

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Part 8: Anatomy of a Rendering
Fig. 36.18: 
The backdrop and site are shown in context, relative to each other. Again, the backdrop will be offscreen 
and not visible in any renders. However, the windows on the building will reflect the content image placed on the 
backdrop cube.

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Chapter 37: Scenes
S
cenes are used to save camera views, control the visibility 
of component objects, and maintain SketchUp perfor-
mance. Several types of scenes can be created—for example, 
On/Off scenes that allow model detail to be toggled on and 
off quickly.
Before you create a scene, always check to see which scene 
properties are checked and unchecked in the Scene menu. 
Click on the newly created Scene tab to make sure the scene 
and its options were correctly created.