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Fig. 11.5: 
Rendered park model (Shaderlight) without detail 
Fig. 11.6: 
Rendered park model (Shaderlight) with detail, making it appear more complete while increasing the 
sense of realism 

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Fig. 11.7: 
Architectural model (SU Podium) without interior and site component detail
Fig. 11.8: 
The architectural model (SU Podium) with interior and site detail, giving it context, scale, and realism 

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Methods
The chapters in Part 3 are intended to be used collectively as they individually address the 
following methods:
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The Detailing Tools
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The Component Details
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Organizing the Model
Detailing tools
Chapter 12 introduces the various tools, such as layers and scenes, that you can use to add a lot 
of detail to your models, while maintaining computer and model performance (Fig. 11.9). 
Fig. 11.9: 
The SketchUp component browser is an important tool that you can use to quickly add details to your 
models (model by Kala Letts, rendering by Daniel Tal).
Component Details
Components are the details. Chapter 13 discusses premade components. Premade components 
are widely available, extremely effective, easy to find, and easy to insert into a model. By using 
filler components from 3D Warehouse, you will be able to quickly insert appropriate detail. 
Creating and leveraging a Component Library with components from FormFonts and/or 
DynaSCAPE Sketch3D will ensure that you are using well-made, detailed objects that provide 
maximum effect for SketchUp renderings.

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