Portfolio Zhen Xun Chin. Cool 2D Site Plan Process. BLOG. When I don’t have time to fully render sections in Kerkythea due to time constraints, I fall back on this method to get me out of jams. In fact, I used this method to create sections for my final thesis project and finished all three of them in an afternoon. This method provides not only interior spatial information by the section cut itself, but also the architects intent in lighting the interior spaces.
When using this technique, it's important to remember which direction the light is coming from and how it will bounce off of different surfaces. I treat the light more like a cloudy day, so less harsh shadow lines and more diffused, soft shadows. Scaling: This video doesn’t explain scaling, but typically, I would also export the SU section into CAD. Line work: In the video, the section is poched in Photoshop. Oiginal exported Sketchup Model Final image after post processing Thesis Sections. AutoCAD to Photoshop Part I. AutoCAD to Photoshop II. Site Plan Rendering in Photoshop. Quick Tips: Illustrator Swatches | PLAN AND SECTION#more-802.