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The course was very intuitive and was complete in the topics covered. I really appreciated the module on post-production, very helpful!
This is an excellent course. Everything is clearly explained. You could offer the same course format for the facades and the other rendering elements.
Very well-structured course from which the information is easily learned and absorbed immediately upon completion.
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.
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.
Easy to follow and detailed course. These are the things I wish my university had taught me, so it's a massive help to finally have a course where these skills are taught. Great stuff, Oliver!
I really liked this course. It was useful and to the point. I highly recommend it.
I specifically enjoyed how for this tutorial Oliver stuck to the ins and outs of InDesign and how to use it properly. I think this strategy works well mainly because each person has a different story to tell through their portfolio. Therefore, the tutorial only helps you know how to navigate InDesign and it doesn't really hinder your perception of how to do your portfolio. Also, I think the examples help inspire the audience, especially as we can see Oliver annotate and discuss the mistakes and great points of each portfolio. The extra material is great and I feel that the extra lessons with him are super useful.
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!
I was very excited when I first saw on Youtube that this course was made, and after taking it I feel more confident to start my first portfolio. Thank you very much for all the lessons, comments, and recommendations.
A well refined course that lets you master D5 in a short period of time.
Well-structured post-production course.
This course delivers what it promises. We all need workflows and Oliver has given us a flexible workflow that can be adapted to any project. Because the render can come from any source, the post-processing is adaptable to any BIM authoring and rendering software.
As for myself, I really enjoyed the course. It was very well structured and understandable! I recommend doing at least one lesson each day... because of the sheer volume of information, you might forget something that was already mentioned, if you do not keep some consistency. Otherwise, it was great. I definitely recommend going through it!
I have bought multiple assets and all of the courses as the content is first rate and top notch. This content is consistently reliable and easy to use. Oliver is an excellent content creator and inspirational. Thanks for great materials at a more than reasonable price point.
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!
It contains very good textures.
The course is a great fundamental guide for architectural illustrations. The step by step guide and emphasis on workflow has been very helpful for efficiency, and has helped me take my drawings to another level.
Explains everything there is to learn about InDesign from an architectural standpoint and even goes further into giving us tips and tricks on how to improve our portfolios...GREAT COURSE OVERALL!
Great info! The course makes learning D5 really easy, and it’s got a lot of helpful details. Overall, really good to have!
A really great course if you want to manually render your site (without using pre-built features like Lumion).
Perfect course for beginners like me. I learned a lot! Really worth it. Thank you!
It helped me achieve a design I would've never imagined I could do in Illustrator.
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 gives you a start-up for designing your portfolio. Also, what you should and shouldn't avoid. Great course, thank you!
This course is great for learning a powerful tool like D5 Render!
This material is exact and concise with content that is meaningful. The insights and explanations are outstanding. The level of detail is just right without distractions or unnecessary tangents. In addition, there are no plugs for buying the assets but those too are excellent and well worth the modest cost. I would definitely encourage a link to the store in the various lessons as those assets are amazing and add to the sophistication of the final projects. Thank you for the fantastic learning opportunity.
The Urban Drawing Bundle is incredible for any type of Isometric drawing, it's all you need in terms of assets to populate a scene without loosing too much time. I prefer to use it directly from Illustrator so I have more control over the asset's final look. Highly recommend it!
Made me better at my work.
Oliver did an amazing job walking us through his process with creating diagrams. He was clear and reinforced important details throughout the course, making sure to help build good habits. His emphasis on "big moves" really helped to think about the diagram creation process as a bite sized problem. I would recommend people invest in this course because if you are a student learning how to represent your ideas, the skills available in this course will help you.
High-quality assets with great variety.
Not a detailed course like the isometric course he has, but it teaches you how to learn from other portfolios and make wise design decisions. This course is more about portfolio making than learning to use InDesign, so for the most part, InDesign felt irrelevant.
Clear and concise course.
If you were like me, a person who knew nothing about the importance/power of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, this course will teach you so much. The level of depth and experience of Oliver and the team at Upstairs, is absolutely amazing. Not only do they teach about how to manage computer software, but they also instruct about the profession of architecture, the reason we are even here, to begin with. The amount of work, patience, and drive is self-evident in their work, and I as a student, appreciate it so much. I've also looked around for similar content on the web, and nothing compares to the work at Upstairs.
It improved the look of my work!
I thoroughly enjoyed the Isometric Diagram Masterclass. The course content was clear, well-organized, and provided a solid foundation for both beginners and more advanced learners. The step-by-step approach, combined with real-world examples, made the complex concepts much easier to grasp. I especially appreciated the focus on practical applications, as it helped me see how these skills could be applied in professional settings. The visual aids and resources were top-notch, but perhaps more interactive exercises or assessments could further reinforce the concepts. Overall, this masterclass has significantly improved my understanding of isometric diagrams, and I look forward to more courses from Learn Upstairs!
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.
The course is very well put together and easy to follow! As a complete beginner to InDesign and someone who will just start their portfolio, the substance, organization, and explanation of the content were really helpful. Thank you, Upstairs!
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 good architectural representation course!
A complete professional course to learn and generate an Architectural Portfolio.
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!
Very good course!
A really good course with great explanations and amazing quality results.
Very good course. The quality of the classes and the explaining method is great.
As a complete beginner to Adobe Illustrator, this course has helped me a lot! The practice of different types of diagrams and the workflow tips gave me a good idea of how to utilize the software more efficiently. Thank you, Upstairs!
So, I’ve been using Blender for about 6 years now, and when I heard D5 Render works with it, I thought, “Why not give it a go?” The render engine, the colors, the whole ease-of-use thing they advertise—it all looked pretty sweet. But I knew I’d need to get up to speed, so I went looking for a solid course. That’s when I stumbled across "Learn Upstairs." Not gonna lie, it wasn’t cheap, but honestly? Worth every cent. Oliver explains everything so clearly that it just clicks. By the end of it, I felt like I could dive into D5 Render without a hitch. Massive thanks to Oliver—brilliant course, mate! It’s been a pleasure! ;)
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!
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.
Good for beginners, with a lot of cool tips, but for someone who already has some knowledge of Photoshop, it may not be enough.
Good quality product.
This course improved my workflow a lot on how to make the best use of Adobe softwares.
Excellent course. Learned a lot.
As a student, I have to say that the course is a bit too expensive. I didn't mean the content is not worthy, cause it sure does. However, I think if the price could be lower or there were some discounts from time to time, it would be great. Appreciate the work.
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!
This is an excellent course for undergraduate students studying architecture. It teaches you how to effectively make drawings for your various projects.
Excellent course. Very concise and useful, especially the fact that it teaches you the workflow and moves with examples.
Easy to use & adds life to illustration.
Really great refresher for Arch viz after a bit of a hiatus. It has helped me re-establish a good workflow.
Helped me with post-production of visualizations.
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!
Outstanding! The way of explaining things is excellent. Feedback on the comments is on time and quick. I highly recommend this course!
I recommend this course for anyone starting up in the ArchViz world, this is the course you need to break the ice. Every step is detailed and clear.
A brilliant course worth its price. Teaching was effective and you learn a lot especially if you are a beginner. The course pace isn't too fast, meaning beginners won't fall behind. By the end, you will be able to use the techniques in this case study in your own designs.
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!!!
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.
Very informative and worthful moneywise.
I have followed many InDesign courses but this one is the most complete on the market. The information provided and the method of communication is clear and direct. The examples shown are of great help in understanding how to approach the design of an architectural portfolio. The presence of subtitles in different languages is very useful to fully understand each concept. This course should be compulsory in every architecture school to have a clear idea of how to effectively show each project.
Very informative course!
Great content! Keep up with the good work.
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.
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!
Great course! Easy to follow, but I got to say, be prepared, it has a lot of info.
Everything about the course was great. It's easy to follow, and all the classes I took made me more confident about designing my plans and sections. The investment was super worth it!
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!
Very valuable course for someone getting ready to create an architectural portfolio. The course focuses on the essential tools needed, as well as proper formatting. Highly recommend it.
Sensational content. Straight to the point and with fundamental tips!
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.
Very helpful and seamless, which is exactly what I'm looking for in post-production textures.
Short time to learn, but a lot of knowledge gained.
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!
I am so happy to finally learn a good workflow for plan representation!
Great graphics for architectural competition diagrams.
It's a course that will give you a setup to elevate your floor plans to a new height.
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!
Great content, concise and well-paced.
Thank you a lot, Oliver, for this course! It's very simple and brilliant at the same time.
Great course.
The course was great! This is all the information you need to learn to make excellent, eye-catching, and informative isometric drawings!
Very helpful and simple to use.
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.
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!
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!
The course is amazing! Helped me a lot in terms of my production and workflow! Highly recommend!
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.
Unlike the tutorials on axonometric drawings and renderings, this course mainly focuses on introducing InDesign technology, which accounts for the majority of the content.
It's an excellent course, it gives you the tools to make very good diagrams, and also the workflow and ethic allow you to make further diagrams in the future as you like, not just the ones that are in the course.
I learned helpful shortcuts to speed up my workflow and new techniques to improve my diagrams.
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!
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.