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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 thoughtful and informative course. Answered a lot of the common questions I had about architecture portfolios.
It's a course that will give you a setup to elevate your floor plans to a new height.
I first heard about D5 through Upstairs, so I was anxiously awaiting this course. And I must say that it exceeded my expectations! The course guides you from key concepts—like applying materials with realism, and creating nice surroundings - but also, more experienced users will be pleased to find out about UV mapping and AI tools!!! Plus, not to mention the post-production module that provides that crucial touch that makes a significant difference in your final results. A big THANK YOU to the Upstairs team!
The vegetation pack is very helpful because it is simple and beautiful.
A complete course that covers all aspects of ArchVIZ at a professional level, with great criteria, excellent taste, and refinement through post-processing. Very useful tips and tricks to achieve a rendering level in the style of VRay and Corona.
The package helped me to carry out my conceptual work for the Hospital Architecture specialty; it was an important element in the graphic representation.
Great course. Gave me the Photoshop/Illustrator knowledge and aesthetic basis to keep on creating my university projects.
Great info! The course makes learning D5 really easy, and it’s got a lot of helpful details. Overall, really good to have!
Great content! Keep up with the good work.
The course was easy to follow. It might be intimidating at first because of the number of steps to achieve an improved effect on an object but it is worth it once you see the end product.
Go for it!
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!
This course is exceptional and provides tools, tips, and techniques that are systematic and easy to build toward mastery in a logical manner. Foundations are established and excellent workflow habits are encouraged at each step of the process.
This course was really helpful. I picked up a lot of tips for post-rendering image production and Photoshop techniques! Thank you!
After these lessons, I feel confident to start my portfolio!
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.
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.
I learned tips for rendering in vray and how to organize layers, add backgrounds, vegetation, textures, cutouts, light and so much more in Photoshop to make amazing compositions for our architecture projects.
Very good course!
You can reach a professional level, learn a lot of new visualization skills, and have fun at the same time. Highly recommended!!!
Very, very good! The colors, textures... everything is perfect!
Very informative and worthful moneywise.
Really great refresher for Arch viz after a bit of a hiatus. It has helped me re-establish a good workflow.
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.
Amazing pack! Definitely high quality.
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!
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!
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!
Amazing experience, great for beginners and people who are migrating from a simpler rendering software like Lumion and Twinmotion, highly recommended.
Thank you very much for the course - well made. I haven't found anything like it in other places.
This is a very practical pack for making diagrams and collages in an easy and fast way. It's been great so far, it has saved me plenty of time and effort. I don't have to be looking for high resolution vegetation anymore.
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!
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 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!
Very useful! I learnt a lot of tips in Illustrator and its workflow! I highly recommend it.
This course is really well-structured, starting with basic tips and finally arriving at the features that make the difference for an architectural image. I recommend this course. Thanks!
Wonderful beginner tips and tricks to start developing a personal style in archviz. While technology has advanced and 3D assets have gotten better, everything in this lesson is a true base to work from. If you're a beginner in Photoshop or V-Ray, this is a phenomenal first step.
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.
Great course! Teaches every essential tips.
For sure, the best course I have taken on post-production.
I had no experience in anything and this course gave me a huge baggage and many possibilities. I bought all the courses at once and this was the first one I took and I'm already loving it!
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.
Short time to learn, but a lot of knowledge gained.
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)!
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!
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.
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 course!
Unlike the tutorials on axonometric drawings and renderings, this course mainly focuses on introducing InDesign technology, which accounts for the majority of the content.
Made me better at my work.
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.
I am so happy to finally learn a good workflow for plan representation!
Super easy to follow, and all files were provided. In the end, there is a recap of all the shortcuts used in the video, which I found to be really helpful.
Very useful pile of information that will definitely help me make my first job application portfolio.
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.
Great quality work.
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 pleasure to take this course. The content, the instructor, and the methodology have been invaluable in my growth as an architectural visualizer.
This course is truly amazing. I have experienced many D5 courses, both online and physical, but none meet this quality. This course offers a deep understanding of D5 that even a beginner can catch up because of the clear and easy to understand explanation. Moreover, the post-production lessons are extremely helpful for those who have the basics of Photoshop but do not know where to start with architectural renderings.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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.
This course covers so many questions that I had after struggling with InDesign. There were so many options to see different successful solutions, and I did appreciate the personal reactions to the portfolios shown. Overall, one of the best courses I have taken to date. Thanks!
Sensational content. Straight to the point and with fundamental tips!
Outstanding! The way of explaining things is excellent. Feedback on the comments is on time and quick. I highly recommend this course!
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!
Fantastic course and channel! I've learned a lot with the content and already apply it at college. Brought me results and recognition. Congrats!
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.
It was clear and very well explained! Thank you, Oliver.
This is an excellent course for undergraduate students studying architecture. It teaches you how to effectively make drawings for your various projects.
It really did exceed my expectations. The attention to various details is exactly what I wanted, and this course absolutely delivered that.
All great exercises from the first one. As the classes go by, general difficulty and detail levels increase, showing various ways of getting to the same result.
Very good course. The quality of the classes and the explaining method is great.
Very helpful and simple to use.
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!
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.
Great course! Comprehensive and efficient at the same time.