SketchUp Video Tutorials 2023

SketchUp video tutorials are video lessons made to help you learn the program and build your skills. For anyone who likes learning by watching, this is the fastest route. You see, step by step on screen, how we use each command. On this page you will find the full video of our SketchUp 2023 basics course.

These videos usually cover a few main topics. Software basics, using the tools and 3D modeling techniques come first. More advanced topics such as extensions and presentation are also part of the scope.

Who are SketchUp video tutorials for?

These videos are ideal for people who prefer visual learning. SketchUp beginners get to know the basic tools quickly. More experienced users learn new techniques and speed up their workflow. Architecture and interior architecture students get a lot out of these lessons too. Furniture designers and people preparing landscape projects also pick up speed with these videos.

Another advantage of learning by video is flexibility. You can pause, rewind and watch again whenever you like. That way you move at your own pace until you understand a hard step.

SketchUp 2023 basics course: full video

In the video below you can watch the full content of our SketchUp 2023 basics course in one piece. The video gathers the whole set in a single recording. So you can watch it from start to finish. Or, if you prefer, you can jump to just the section you need. You can also watch it by opening it directly on YouTube.

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You can find the written introduction to the set on the SketchUp 2023 basics course page. (The video is in Turkish; this guide walks through the key steps in English.)

What topics does a basic SketchUp course cover?

Basic-level lessons usually follow a similar order. First you get to know the interface and the navigation tools. Then you move on to the drawing and editing tools. The list below sums up the topics you will often meet in a beginner course.

• Interface and navigation: moving around the model with Orbit, Pan and Zoom.
• Basic drawing: the Line, Rectangle, Circle and Arc tools.
• Adding volume: building 3D forms with Push/Pull, Follow Me and Offset.
• Editing: moving or rotating objects with Move, Rotate and Scale.
• Measuring: working precisely with the Tape Measure and Dimension tools.
• Organization: using groups, components and tags.
• Presentation: assigning materials, saving scenes and exporting images.

If you learn these topics in order, you build a solid foundation. Then you can move on easily to advanced topics such as rendering and extensions.

How do you get the most out of SketchUp video tutorials?

Just watching the video is not enough. Real learning starts when you repeat the same steps on your own computer. So keep SketchUp open next to the video. After you see each command, pause the video and try it yourself.

We also recommend noting the shortcuts from the start. For example, L opens the Line tool, R the Rectangle and P Push/Pull. M moves, Q rotates and T measures. These shortcuts quickly double your drawing speed.

Reinforce what you learn with a small project. For example, pick a one-room house, a table or a garden wall. That way the knowledge sticks. When you get stuck, go back to that section of the video and watch the step again.

A step-by-step learning plan

If you follow a simple plan instead of watching at random, you progress much faster. The order below is a good roadmap for beginners.

1. First, get to know the interface and the navigation tools.
2. Next, build simple masses with Line, Rectangle and Push/Pull.
3. Then learn the logic of groups and components and organize your model.
4. After that, assign materials and save scenes.
5. Finally, complete a small project from start to finish on your own.

Move on to the next step when you finish each one. That way what you learn builds layer by layer, and you do not forget it.

More SketchUp video tutorials and resources

Our site also has other lessons for different levels. For example, the learn SketchUp in just 1 hour video offers a quick start. For a shorter refresher, see the 30-minute basics course. For a general roadmap, you can also read our SketchUp tutorial guide.

SketchUp’s official Help Center also has tutorial documents that explain the tools. Our SketchUp Türkiye channel on YouTube is one of the richest resources for SketchUp lessons in Turkish.

Frequently asked questions

Are the SketchUp video tutorials free?

You can watch the video on this page for free on YouTube. You will find the content of the other sets on their own pages.

How long does it take to learn SketchUp?

That depends on how much you practice. If you work regularly, you will get used to the basic tools quickly.

Which SketchUp version are the videos compatible with?

The video is based on SketchUp 2023. The basic tools have stayed largely the same in newer versions. So you can follow the lessons with the current version too.