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Recap of DRH Beginner and Advanced Tutorials – Semester 1, 2023
Below are pdf files that recap the beginner and advanced tutorials we held during Week 3 & 4 of Semester 1, 2023

AI: I live demonstration of the latest generative tools
Hi everyone, this upcoming Monday on May 1st, there will be a presentation on AI. We will be looking at the some of the latest generative tools with live demonstrations. Everyone is welcome to...

How to access and Install ArcGIS Pro (Updated 2023)
This tutorial includes: Requesting Access to an ArcGIS Account Downloading ArcGIS Pro onto your own Windows Computer (after request has been approved).

Signing into Adobe on Campus
With everyone returning to campus the 'Work at Home' Adobe Licenses are no longer provided by the University. These were a temporary solution to deal with COVID-19 and the Lockdowns. So, students...

DRH Beginner Tutorials – Semester 1, 2023
The Digital Research Hub (DRH) are holding a series of Beginner Tutorials for students in Week 3 of Semester 1, 2023. Within these tutorials, DRH staff will teach introductory lessons on specific...

ArcGIS Introduction Tutorial
This tutorial includes the following: Data Acquisition Basic Navigation Mapping Tools

Rhino Tutorial – Creating Contour Model Tutorial from Geo Maps Data
This tutorial includes: Acquiring GIS Data Importing GIS Data Creating Contour Model

SketchUp Tutorial – Creating Contour Model from Geomaps data
This tutorial includes: Creating Contour Model from Geomaps Data in SketchUp.

BlenderGIS Tutorial
This tutorial includes: Creating Site Map through Blender + BlenderGIS Exporting data to Rhino

Making Maps using ArcGIS Pro
This tutorial includes: Quick recap of data acquisition, saving your files, and opening them on ArcGIS Pro Marking Points using Feature Class Making Ped Sheds using the Buffer Tool Using the Select...

Data Acquisition Finding Spatial (Map) Info
This tutorial includes: Where to find Geographic Data - Geomaps, AUP viewer, LINZ, Waka kotahi, other Councils etc. Downloading Geographic Data Tips for saving all your map files & opening them...

Adobe Substance 3D
Alwyn Hunt Presentation and Discussion Presentation about Substance 3D in the Education space for Academics at UoA. This session is open to all disciplines including Fashion, Automotive,...

Adobe Education Exchange
Unleash creativity and digital literacy: Discover free teaching resources for your class here

ArchiCAD Video of Training Session with Andras Bognar
Join Andras Bognar for a demo on ArchiCAD as he guides you through the design workflow from concept to documentation. Tutorial includes the following, Basic navigation Creating the building envelope...

DJI Mini 3 Pro Drone
Weighs Less than 249 g Tri-Directional Obstacle Sensing (Forward/Backward/Downward) Record Up to 4K/60fps Video and 4K/30fps HDR Video 34-min Max Flight Time True Vertical Shooting FocusTrack...

Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera
Introducing the Next Generation Handheld Digital Film Cameras! Dramatically improve the production value of your work by upgrading to digital film! Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera is better than...

DJI m300 RTK with Zenmuse P1 Camera
The DJI Matrice 300 RTK with Zenmuse P1 (45MP full-frame sensor) can scan up to 3 km2 in a single flight at 3cm GSD. This coverage area makes it a highly efficient surveying tool without the...

ArcGIS Pro Tutorial
This tutorial includes the following: Off-campus access: ArcGIS Pro Download (Windows Only) ArcGIS Online (Windows or Mac) - Nominated Courses or By Request FlexIT (Windows or Mac) On-campus Access:...

Depth Camera D415
The Intel® RealSense™ D415 has a standard field of view well suited for high accuracy applications such as 3D scanning. With a rolling shutter on the depth sensor, the D415 offers our highest depth...

Ultimaker S5
Reliable 3D printing – at scale Composite-ready dual extrusion 330 x 240 x 300 mm build volume Advanced auto bed leveling Compatible with over 200 materials Read More

Leica BLK360 Imaging Laser Scanner
The smallest and lightest imaging laser scanner available. Allows you to scan in high, standard and fast resolutions Weighs 1 kg / Size 165 mm tall x 100 mm diameter Less than 3 minutes for...

Oculus Quest 2
Oculus Quest is a virtual reality headset developed by Oculus and was released on May 21,2019. The Oculus Quest is a fully immersive VR headset with built in ear pieces and touch controllers. The...

Enscape + Rhino Quick Intro
Check out this video tutorial to learn how to render your Rhino model in Enscape

SketchUp Tutorial: Basics + Importing and exporting a GIS map
This tutorial will cover the following: Opening SketchUp Basic Tools Solid Tools: Trim tool Layers: Tags Importing GIS maps into SketchUp Exporting as a PDF, JPEG, PNG or DWG Other useful tutorial...

ArchiCAD training for students
Dear University of Auckland Student, It’s time to unleash your creativity with the global leader in BIM software, ArchiCAD. Join us for a 60min demo on ArchiCAD as we guide you through the design...

After Effects Tutorial- Basics
This tutorial includes the follow: The Basics of After Effects The After Effects Interface The After Effects Menu Composition Settings Keyframing

Mapping Tutorial
This tutorial includes the following: - Export maps from Geomaps- Scaling maps in Autocad- Editing maps in illustrator (lines)- Editing in photoshop (images and colours)

Rhino V-Ray Basic setup Tutorial
Learn how to create renders through vRay/Rhino renderer This tutorial includes the follow: Setting up your Rhino file Setting the View Render Engine Difference Adding Materials into your Rhino Model...

Unity Tutorials
Check out the tutorials below to learn how to use Unity:Student Work using AR: Distant Touch: Design 5: Prototyping an Exhbition of Cyber- Physical Artefacts Students: Sandy Lin, Simon Huang, Yan...

Twinmotion Tutorial 1-3
Tutorial 1& 2 include the following: 1 Transition from Rhino to Twinmotion (pg 5-10)2 Basics of Twinmotion & Applying materials (pg 11-15) Tutorial 3 includes the follow: 1 Demonstrating...