Uploaded September 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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In this video, we’re diving into a simple and effective way to use a Google Earth 3D image and Photoshop to create a detailed site analysis. This technique is super handy for the early stages of design, whether you’re working on architecture, urban planning, or landscape projects.
We’ll cover a few easy techniques that you can use to make your site analysis better, no matter what site or intervention area you’re working on!

Any questions? Drop them in the comments.

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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:28 Step 1 - Exporting the base
2:12 Step 1 - First steps in Photoshop
4:40 Step 2 - Covering the site
5:32 Step 2 - Highlighting the site
6:05 Step 3 - Callouts
7:18 Step 3 - Radius elements
9:12 Step 3 - Tip on changing the colors of elements
9:38 Step 3 - White hand-drawn details
10:21 Step 3 - Using the base to add more details
10:49 Bonus Tricks
11:41 Final thoughts

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