# Architectural Diagrams: From Sketchup to Photoshop to After Effects

> In today’s design world, strong visualization skills are essential for effectively communicating architectural ideas. Whether you're a student, architect, or designer, mastering digital visualization techniques can take your presentations to the next level. Effective visua…

## At a glance

- Format: On-demand course
- Price: €85.00 (list €100.00)
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Duration: 8 Hours
- Schedule: Jul 12-13, 2025
- Instructors: Shweta Hingane
- Categories: Architectural Design, 3D Modeling, Visualization
- Software: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects, SketchUp
- Students: 32
- Rating: 5.0 / 5
- Canonical: https://paacademy.com/course/architectural-diagrams-from-sketchup-to-photoshop-to-after-effects
- Enroll: https://paacademy.com/course/architectural-diagrams-from-sketchup-to-photoshop-to-after-effects

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## About this course

Architectural Diagrams: From SketchUp to Photoshop to After Effects is a beginner-friendly course on PAACADEMY that teaches architectural visualization using three industry-standard tools. Participants export 3D models and linework from SketchUp, enhance renders and textures in Photoshop, and animate isometric diagrams and site plans in After Effects. The course follows a step-by-step workflow concluding in an individual visualization project combining all three techniques.

## What you'll learn

- Set up and export 3D models from SketchUp for architectural visualization.

- Create clean and engaging isometric diagrams for architectural presentations.

- Apply Photoshop techniques to enhance renders, adjust lighting, and add textures.

- Use After Effects to animate site plans and diagrams for dynamic storytelling.

- Improve your design workflow for faster and more efficient visualization.

- Create a professional-quality architectural visualization project by combining all techniques.

## Methodology

This workshop will focus on architectural visualization techniques specifically tailored for:





- Isometric Diagrams – Used to represent spatial relationships and conceptual ideas in a clear, engaging way.

- Site Plan Animations – Showcasing urban and architectural designs dynamically using motion graphics.



This workshop will follow a step-by-step, hands-on approach, ensuring that students learn practical workflows for architectural visualization. We will start with basic concepts, gradually moving to more advanced techniques while working on realistic architectural projects.


### Workflow Structure:



SketchUp Workflow – Setting up 3D models, exporting views, and working with shadows and linework for diagrams.
Photoshop Workflow – Enhancing architectural visuals with textures, lighting, and post-processing.
After Effects Workflow – Animating isometric diagrams and site plans(optional) for dynamic presentations.


### Final Project:



Students will work individually to create their architecture visualization project by applying the techniques learned in the workshop.

## Curriculum

### Session 1
- Intro + PAACADEMY Updates (10:36)
- Tools & Resource Setup (07:43)
- SketchUp Basics & Navigation (41:07)
- SketchUp Modeling Basics & Views (57:11)
- Section Tools & Exporting (42:24)
- Introduction to Photoshop Workflow (01:01:39)

### Session 2
- Visual Depth with Photoshop (49:19)
- Photoshop Shadows & Color Refinement (41:53)
- Photoshop-Based Diagram Animation (39:15)
- After Effects Setup & Importing (51:43)
- After Effects Motion Design (40:31)

## FAQ

### What will I learn to create in the Architectural Diagrams workshop?
You will learn to create clean isometric diagrams, enhanced architectural renders, and animated site plans and diagrams for dynamic presentations.

### Is this workshop suitable if I am new to architectural visualization?
Yes, the workshop is beginner-friendly and follows a step-by-step approach, starting with basic concepts and progressing to more advanced visualization techniques.

### Which software will I use during the workshop?
You will work with SketchUp for 3D models and diagrams, Photoshop for rendering and post-processing, and After Effects for animation and motion graphics

### What kind of project will I complete during the workshop?
You will individually create an architectural visualization project by combining the SketchUp, Photoshop, and After Effects techniques covered in the workshop.

### How will the workshop improve my architectural presentation workflow?
You will learn practical workflows for exporting models, creating diagrams, enhancing visuals with textures and lighting, and animating presentations to communicate architectural ideas more effectively.