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Excellent course. It teaches a great way to work and organize our projects for a more professional workflow and results. Willing to continue learning from this platform!
I would really like to thank the tutor and his entire team for creating this course. I have always struggled with creating interesting looking architectural plans in the past, but never could understand where to begin from. With this course, I did indeed learn a lot of new techniques regarding smart moves through different software, a non-destructive workflow and most importantly 'Architectural Presentation Style'. Lessons that were made for architects! Just a few & simple edits to a CAD plan can really improve your drawing. I think that subtlety is the key here. Thank you again. Cheers!
Good tips and in general gives a critical view of portfolios. It is overpriced, though, especially as it is aimed at students.
Very in-depth course that will improve all of your plans. Teaches the basics like patterns, shadows, fills & Ai + Ps skills, all the way through to tiny details. All of which help your plans emphisise the architecture in a clear, readable way.
Very helpful and simple to use.
Great course! Comprehensive and efficient at the same time.
I found the course very concise and to the point! It sort of demystified Photoshop for me, and I feel better about tackling a new image!
An outstanding course! Oliver introduces us to the essential tools in InDesign to create a portfolio efficiently, quickly, and easily, without delving too deeply into the software's technicalities. The tips and examples provided throughout the course help you better understand how to present your projects clearly and with the necessary aesthetic appeal. I highly recommend this course 100%. Thank you so much, Oliver!
Unlike the tutorials on axonometric drawings and renderings, this course mainly focuses on introducing InDesign technology, which accounts for the majority of the content.
Very well-structured course from which the information is easily learned and absorbed immediately upon completion.
Great course. Gave me the Photoshop/Illustrator knowledge and aesthetic basis to keep on creating my university projects.
A great course where even experienced software users can learn something. The course is well structured and easy to follow, very worth it for the price!
This course is great for learning a powerful tool like D5 Render!
It's really a step-by-step tour of the workflow Oliver uses. Easy to understand, clear, and structured. I ended up feeling I could do it myself with any other plan drawing. Excellent course!
Very informative course!
This course was exactly what I was looking for. It’s not just about learning the software, it’s way more than that. Lessons that really makes you think differently and express yourself better as an architect. Most courses just show you how to use the tools, but this one actually teaches you how to use them in a way that makes sense. You don’t really find that anywhere else. I finally feel like I can show my ideas the way I always wanted to.
Very thoughtful and informative course. Answered a lot of the common questions I had about architecture portfolios.
I loved the course, and the Upstairs channel as a whole. It gives me the inspiration to work more with architecture illustration, which I've been falling in love with ever since studying it more. The workflow is not hard, but it might be easier to understand if you already have a basic knowledge of architectural plans as a whole.
Excellent Course! Straight to the point and full of shortcuts and tricks to make your workflow even better. I learned a lot from it and will definitely be using it, not just to create plans and sections but any kind of image using Illustrator and Photoshop. Looking forward to the next course!
Ideal for students!
It helped me achieve a design I would've never imagined I could do in Illustrator.
It was a nicely structured course to teach you a lot of things about post-production in Photoshop. Maybe some more experienced artists will find it easy, but it was a great course for users new to the Photoshop side of things, well explained all the way.
Great content! Keep up with the good work.
It’s a really excellent course, I really liked it! To be honest, Upstairs is, for me, the most trustworthy platform for architectural visualization. With Upstairs, you’re not just buying courses; you’re investing in yourself. That’s how I see it.
Thank you very much for the course - well made. I haven't found anything like it in other places.
Perfect for understanding Photoshop's workflow and tools if you've never used it before, just like me.
The course teaches amazing skills in easy-to-follow manner, making everything seem possible.
Sincerely, everything was fantastic. Maybe some more free small cutout packs given would be perfect!
The course is extensive and easy to follow, and it’s great that you can participate at your own pace and on your own schedule. I've already been able to apply some tips in practice, which has helped take my renders to a higher level. Fully applying all the knowledge takes time, so it's essential to work on a variety of projects to continuously improve your workflow.
It was a very enjoyable and helpful course! Everything was well explained and to the point so everyone could follow along. I really appreciate the effort put into it. Even the graphics were amazing and creating a more exiting learning environment. It motivate me to create an awesome portfolio and actually be confident about it! Thank you, Oliver and upstairs team!
It improved the look of my work!
The course was great! This is all the information you need to learn to make excellent, eye-catching, and informative isometric drawings!
Everything about how to create architectural renders in Photoshop from scratch to a level where you can able to do anything. Most importantly one can learn how to categorise the layers which does not disturb the workflow. Totally loved it.
Excellent course! It provides a lot of new tools to improve our architectural representation.
There's always something new around the corner. You wouldn't know if you don't try and explore how different people work or navigate. I think Oliver has made some crazy effort to condense as much as he could in these courses without overburdening the students going through it.
A complete course, with technical and aesthetic concepts. It not only teaches the needed tools for creating a portfolio, but also explains important composition criteria. All of that explained with examples. Excellent course!
Very useful! I learnt a lot of tips in Illustrator and its workflow! I highly recommend it.
Thank you for the great course! Complicated workflow, but easy to follow! It really helped me to better understand the tools and software to create a diagram for myself. Plus, the replies to the questions asked are quick and great, so I could easily solve any problems encountered while doing the course!
I learned good tricks and tips that I didn't know about and probably would have never learned through this course. Taking this course has helped me improve my portfolio and portfolio-making skills as well. I went into this course already knowing InDesign yet I still learned new things. Very good course, I would recommend it!
Thank you for the course. In my opinion, it was well structured, almost all the points you tackled were explained thoroughly, and your pace was appropriate for absolute beginners (the video playback speed can be increased if people want a faster pace which is a nice feature). The course tackled the most famous types of diagrams and gave ample inspiration sources which is also a very good point.
This course was exactly what I was looking for to begin learning Photoshop! I am currently an architecture student and was not too good at Photoshop. Still, I feel a lot more confident in my ability to create renderings using Photoshop for class projects and my work-study!
I loved this course. I have taken two courses from Upstairs, and I don't regret it at all. I'm so happy with my results!
Excellent course!
Excellent course from start to finish. Great tips about the workflow and shortcuts – that's the best out of this course! Totally recommended!
This Upstairs Pack has been a game-changer in my architectural workflow. It saves me hours of searching for high-quality, diverse cutouts and allows me to focus on the design itself. The variety of figures, especially the inclusion of people from different cultural and social contexts, helps me create more inclusive and contextually rich visualizations. I highly recommend it to architects, students, and urban designers looking to enhance the storytelling aspect of their design presentations.
D5 Render Visualizing Architecture course is an absolute game-changer for anyone in the architectural visualization field. Oliver's teaching style is not only clear and concise but also incredibly engaging, making even complex topics feel approachable and exciting. The course is structured perfectly, guiding students through the essentials of D5 Render while seamlessly transitioning into advanced techniques. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned professional, the tips and tricks shared in this course are invaluable. Oliver’s deep knowledge of the software and the architectural visualization industry shines through in every lesson. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to take their visualization skills to the next level. Thank you, Oliver, for creating such an outstanding course!
This course is great to get started on making your portfolio. The course doesn't teach you every single movement step by step , but you will learn some principles that will make you do it perfectly!
I started the course without knowing anything about InDesign, but after taking the classes, it helped me a lot to develop my first Architecture Portfolio. I'm happy with it!
Excellent way to enhance your skills and knowledge with purposeful and intentional instructional steps.
This course is excellent. It is very good because it explains in detail the different types of workflow to achieve different results and types of illustration diagrams, from basics to more complex ones. Such a thorough and comprehensive course is not easy to find! Learned a lot! Thanks!
Just like all of the other courses, all shortcuts are shown on the screen and every step is clear. As someone who was migrating from Lumion, having a detailed course like this made this transition so smooth! I wish I had this course sooner. Thanks, Oliver!
The modules were well organized and easy to follow. The modules' videos weren't long and boring at all. I was excited to learn every stage. The portfolio examples shown were the cherry on top, providing us with a good balance between technical aspects of InDesign and what to expect when designing an architectural portfolio. I enjoyed it so much, such great content. It's worth the investment!
Very good architectural representation course!
Great course, with a lot of details on how to use InDesign specifically for portfolios. Usually, online courses talk a lot about stuff you never use and don't even need to know. There are a lot of tips on how to build a portfolio and what to focus on as well.
I have been watching Oliver's tutorials since OU Graphics and it has always helped me, so for this reason I decided to try out the isometric masterclass and photoshop courses and without any doubt, it lived up to my expectations. It's packed with a lot of useful information and techniques. And I've been applying them to my drawing for a while now and I'm extremely happy with the workflow I've learnt from Upstairs.
Perfect course for beginners like me. I learned a lot! Really worth it. Thank you!
If you are looking for something that will make you improve your diagrams representation in a huge way, this course is exactly what you are looking for, and more. Oliver is an excellent architect and teacher. This course is perfect! It's made for architects, it's excellent and well-structured. He's leading you step by step so you will never have doubts at each point. It'll blow your mind with all the lessons.
Oliver shows an easy and fast way to understand Photoshop through architectural visualization. This will help any beginner user to boost their designs and renders big time. Thanks, Oliver!
What I appreciated about the course instructor was that he was generous enough to provide an additional module that delved into portfolios, besides the course being about the InDesign software. Moreover, it was very practical in terms of providing actual examples of selected portfolios online.
Every Upstairs course is great. I'll introduce it to my university friends. Thanks a lot!
Easy to use & adds life to illustration.
This course was perfect. I enjoyed how you explained it very clearly. Hopefully, I will take the other course if there's another chance. Thank you, Upstairs.
This is an excellent course. Everything is clearly explained. You could offer the same course format for the facades and the other rendering elements.
Been using it primarily for AutoCAD and very happy with the friendly look it adds to my plans.
Even though I have worked with Indesign for quite some time before, I learned some new practical tips and tricks from this course. Knowing how to work with character styles was especially helpful for me. I also really enjoyed module 6 and the conceptual insights an portfolio reviews that Oliver provided there. The way that Oliver is explaining everything is super easy to understand and fun to watch. Thank you very much for this course, Oliver. I would definetly recommend taking this course as a preparation for a portfolio!
Honestly, the course is packed! Maybe even a little too long for me at first haha. But I get it, there's a lot to learn in D5 and Post-production Photoshop! I appreciate that I can take it bit by bit though, which very helpful for someone with a busy schedule. The structure is nice, it doesn’t throw everything at you all at once, so I can always come back and pick up where I left off. That makes it way less overwhelming in the end. I'm really glad I signed up for this course!
Cool classes. Pretty useful shortcuts and tricks that save a lot of time. Great bonus material, like plants, textures, cutouts of people, etc. Very happy.
Overall, the course provides a great introduction to creating and developing isometric diagrams that can be used in a multitude of different situations or scenarios. By being clearly labeled and organized, Oliver has made it very easy to move from step to step without getting confused, and he reiterates many key points throughout the course so that by the time you finish, there are already some key concepts that are ingrained in your brain. All in all, if you are looking for an informative course on architectural diagrams that is both informative and entertaining, this course would be perfect for you since the course is so detailed while remaining light with technical jargon that allows people from all skill levels to learn something.
Loved the course. Very well explained and had a lot of great tips & tricks. I've been using photoshop for years and still learned a lot. Thanks!
It helped me with what I was looking for. The course is very fast, yet focused on the important thing you need to know about Photoshop for Architects, even if you are a beginner. It was good to see the workflow, organization, and specific tips for architecture. I would love to see a course like this for interiors as well, because I think some people would make good use of it.
Great content and really well presented! The videos were clear, concise, and enjoyable to watch. I'm a practicing architect and I learned many new tips & tricks that I'll be incorporating into my workflow. Thanks again!
Good quality product.
A well refined course that lets you master D5 in a short period of time.
This course is a very good starting point for anyone who is not familiar with InDesign. As someone who has used that software a limited amount of times, I feel that this course definitely sets up a great foundation before starting any layouts. I finished watching this course with a good sense of confidence and a clear direction to start exploring ideas of how I want to make my own portfolio. Thank you, Oliver!
Love it. Thank you so much. Really like your clear language of words and teaching style. Very well organized and structured the lessons. The graphics during the lessons like screen zooming, pop up words, highlight, underline, shortcut legend, and emphasizing other important elements are fantastic!
Very informative and worthful moneywise.
Sensational content. Straight to the point and with fundamental tips!
Excellent course!
Fantastic course and channel! I've learned a lot with the content and already apply it at college. Brought me results and recognition. Congrats!
I got the bundle with all Upstairs Packs and it is one of the best investments I’ve made as an architect. It includes everything I need for my drawings, collages, and illustrations (scale figures, textures, vegetation, and even isometric objects). The variety and quality are outstanding, and the files work across all my software. I’ve been able to improve my presentations and even speed up my workflow significantly. Thank you Upstairs for making these resources available to us! I learned so much from you on Youtube.
It's an interesting and useful course for learning Photoshop and how to use it for architectural visualization.
After these lessons, I feel confident to start my portfolio!
Good quality textures. It's the best starting library for a student or an architect that is building their own library. A lot of seamless high-quality textures for a good price.
The package helped me to carry out my conceptual work for the Hospital Architecture specialty; it was an important element in the graphic representation.
The course was incredibly helpful, well-paced, and thorough. I went from virtually no experience with D5 to being quite confident in achieving great renders. Highly recommend!
The course is very detailed and thorough. Its beginner friendly but can also be useful to intermediate/advanced photoshop users. The resources, advice and tips and tricks provided by the instructor will leave those enrolled in the course feeling more confident and inspired to unleash their own creativity. This course was better than I expected, I'd definitely recommend it to anyone interested in ArchViz (with Photoshop, SketchUp, Vray)!
Perfect for competitions.
I really enjoyed this course, it's exactly what I needed. Very easy to understand, well-structured, and not very long. Also, with some textures and cutouts that I would definitely use in the future.
It's been a good course. I really enjoyed the lessons and the way you taught them. Thank you
I LOVED IT!!! Straight from Nigeria. I learnt a lot and it was well paced. I know in total it says it's 2 hours. it took me 5 days to complete due to work and a spice of laziness but nonetheless, eventually I was victorious. Off to practice what I have learnt but if you are looking for a sign on whether to take this course or not, I HOPE THIS ALL CAPS WRITING IS A SIGN BOLD ENOUGH FOR YOU!!!
Huge time saver, filled with high quality figures. easy recommend.
Excellent course. Learned a lot.
I bought the course knowing the bare minimum about Photoshop and Illustrator. Seeing a good workflow made the learning process much easier, not only from the software but from the concepts. I had already been following YouTube, and this course was pretty useful for deepening my knowledge. I like how it's taught with great synthesis power and incredible visual organization.
The course is really easy to follow. It will make you able to communicate ideas very easily. It's a must-do. A great weapon to have in your arsenal. I loved it.
The course was great and really helpful, really appreciated the shortcuts that appear on the screen instead of just the audio as you can sometimes mishear things. Happy to have found that course when I'm still at the beginning of my visualization journey.
Very well-paced and organized, gradually increasing in detail while guiding you through all the technical aspects of D5. An amazing course for anyone looking to level up their archviz knowledge. Thank you to Oliver and the Upstairs team for the outstanding work!
Really good course. It goes in depth on a lot of important topics.
Clear and concise course.
These courses are incredible to increase your representation level. It is only a matter of dedicating a little time, but the tools that you acquire are many.
Very well-rounded course that was very easy to understand and follow along with. My only suggestion would be to potentially create tutorials with other free softwares, like TwinMotion or other software that students get free access to and can properly utilize, as shown in your tutorials. Still appreciate the content and look forward to learning in future courses!