Derek McFarland
SketchUp Pro Instructor
Over the course of the last 10 years of my architectural experience and training, Derek has developed a very strong set of skills and talents towards architecture, design and visualization. Derek grew up in an architectural family with his father owning his own practice in custom home design. Throughout the years, Derek has had the opportunity to work and be involved at his father's architecture office, dealing with clients, visiting job sites, and contributing in design and production works. Recently, Derek has built up an incredible resume of architecture experiences working at firms such as HOK in San Francisco, GENSLER in Los Angeles, and RNT, ALTEVERS Associated, HMC, and currently as the lead designer at FPBA in San Diego. Derek has specialized in the realm of architectural design and digital design.
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Learning Resources by Derek McFarland
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Environmental Settings for Dynamic Lighting and Atmosphere in Twinmotion Scenes
Mastering environmental settings can completely transform the mood of your scene in Twinmotion. Learn how to fine-tune lighting, sky effects, and ambient details for stunning visual results.
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Streamline Your Design Workflow by Connecting Revit to Twinmotion with the Direct Link Method
Streamline your design and visualization workflow by directly linking Revit to Twinmotion. Learn how to synchronize model updates in real time while keeping your visualizations sharp and organized.
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Setting Up a Direct Link Between Revit and Twinmotion for Seamless 3D Visualization Integration
Learn how to seamlessly link your Revit model to Twinmotion for real-time visualization and updates. This guide walks through setup, syncing, and best practices to ensure a smooth, efficient workflow.
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Bringing Your Twinmotion Scene to Life with Furniture, People, Plants, and Real-Time Assets
Learn how to bring your Twinmotion scenes to life by adding furniture, vegetation, and people with ease. This tutorial walks you through asset placement, material adjustments, and layout tips to create dynamic, realistic environments.
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Scene Composition and Lighting Adjustments for Polished and Balanced Architectural Renders
Refining a 3D scene doesn't stop at model placement—it's all about camera angles, lighting, and subtle shadow tweaks. Learn how to bring your renderings to life with balanced composition, material enhancements, and post-processing tips.
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