Quick-start tutorials:

  Getting started videos - Ten video introduction to the SU Podium user interface, tools, and render process. Uses Podium V2.6, but most info applies to all versions.

  Quick Start: Interior Rendering - This quick start tutorial is primarily for new customers looking for methods to develop good interior images. The tutorial will apply the use of presets, the different type of lighting and examine Podium material properties. (V2.5 Interface)

  Quick Start: Exteriors - A short video series introducing users to exterior rendering in SU Podium V2.6.

  Quick Start: Applying Podium Materials - An introduction to applying Podium materials to SketchUp faces and groups. This tutorial will also introduce you to EditInPlace. Note: there is a detail video tutorial about applying Podium Materials as well.

Getting started: Introduction to applying SU Podium in detail

This five part introduction is recommended for new users, and provides a detailed overview of the complete Podium render process.

  1. Part 1 - Overview
  2. Part 2 - Textures/Materials
  3. Part 3 - Lighting
  4. Part 4 - Geometry Detailing
  5. Part 5 - Night Rendering

 Lighting Tutorials

 Podium Material Properties

  1. Material UI and Basics
  2. Diffuse, Reflection, and Transparency explained
  3. Common material settings

 How to use Podium render presets

 Podium Panorama Resources

  Post-processing tutorials:

  Stepping up to the Podium series with Nick Harvey

In this series, Podium team member examines user-submitted models/renders, describes how they can be improves, and then implements the changes to produce a new and improved image. Touches all aspects of the Podium render process including design/framing, materials, lighting, backgrounds, and Post-processing.

 Podium Browser related:

 Other tips and tutorials: