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MojoTrancer · 03-21-2006, 11:44 AM

For those who didn't already know, Google acquired @Last Sketchup, a great 3D app for illustrations and previs work.

But the best thing is, now this program is free. So go check it out. I know I'll be using it for my previs work!

Link to Sketchup website

EDIT:

Sorry guys/gals/in betweens... It is just a demo. I jumped on a link from Pixelsurgeon a little to quickly without checking it out more thoroughly.

My apologies.

-- Aaron (aka Mojotrancer, aka Jojo the Dog Boy, aka Mo Mojo's Baad Asssss Song)

J.R. Hudson · 03-21-2006, 11:51 AM

Tks !

Done !

J.R. Hudson · 03-21-2006, 12:03 PM

Wait

It isn't saying anything about being Free ?

(Ain't nuthin Free)

MojoTrancer · 03-21-2006, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John_Hudson

Wait

It isn't saying anything about being Free ?

(Ain't nuthin Free)

All you gotta do is click on the download now button. No prompts for cash. I just DL'd it and installed it myself.

This is google we're talking about. I'm sure offering Sketchup for free somehow fits into their plans for World Domination ;)

J.R. Hudson · 03-21-2006, 12:09 PM

This is a Free Evaluation !

It states I have 479 Minutes left.

(Ain't nothing Free in Waterworld)

Grant · 03-21-2006, 12:09 PM

the "TRY OUT" is free, not the actual program. The free version is designed to see if the program is "right" for you. besides the try out is only good for 480 min (8 hours). The actual program looks to be around 500 bucks, which is most likely a good deal if you need this type of program. If your going to use it for any paying gigs you should share the wealth and purchase the program. Otherwise they will not be able to continue developement or programming new features into the product, thus it will die and become obsolete.

Grant · 03-21-2006, 12:10 PM

John, you must have used it for a whole min, i got more time than you do

Just kidding.

Grant

MojoTrancer · 03-21-2006, 12:11 PM

Yeah you guys are right. I just opened it. Never mind. Sorry about that. There was a link on Pixelsurgeon saying it was free. I was misled too.

Once again. Sorry about that.

Grant · 03-21-2006, 12:11 PM

and your right, there ainit nothing free.... also another proverb you get what you pay for!!!!!!!

Grant · 03-21-2006, 12:12 PM

no need to be sorry, companies that give away free software dont tend to stay in buisness long anyways. I would rather pay for something and know its supported and has life to it.

03-21-2006, 11:44 AM	#1
MojoTrancer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 796	SketchUp is now Free - But not Really For those who didn't already know, Google acquired @Last Sketchup, a great 3D app for illustrations and previs work. But the best thing is, now this program is free. So go check it out. I know I'll be using it for my previs work! Link to Sketchup website EDIT: Sorry guys/gals/in betweens... It is just a demo. I jumped on a link from Pixelsurgeon a little to quickly without checking it out more thoroughly. My apologies. -- Aaron (aka Mojotrancer, aka Jojo the Dog Boy, aka Mo Mojo's Baad Asssss Song) __________________ "What IS your fascination with my forbidden closet of mysteries?" Last edited by MojoTrancer; 03-21-2006 at 12:32 PM.

03-21-2006, 12:11 PM	#8
MojoTrancer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 796	Yeah you guys are right. I just opened it. Never mind. Sorry about that. There was a link on Pixelsurgeon saying it was free. I was misled too. Once again. Sorry about that. __________________ "What IS your fascination with my forbidden closet of mysteries?"

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03-21-2006, 11:51 AM	#2
J.R. Hudson I, Filmmaker Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 23,600 Blog Entries: 1	Tks ! Done !

03-21-2006, 12:03 PM	#3
J.R. Hudson I, Filmmaker Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 23,600 Blog Entries: 1	Wait It isn't saying anything about being Free ? (Ain't nuthin Free)

03-21-2006, 12:09 PM	#5
J.R. Hudson I, Filmmaker Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 23,600 Blog Entries: 1	This is a Free Evaluation ! It states I have 479 Minutes left. (Ain't nothing Free in Waterworld)

03-21-2006, 12:09 PM	#6
Grant Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 155	the "TRY OUT" is free, not the actual program. The free version is designed to see if the program is "right" for you. besides the try out is only good for 480 min (8 hours). The actual program looks to be around 500 bucks, which is most likely a good deal if you need this type of program. If your going to use it for any paying gigs you should share the wealth and purchase the program. Otherwise they will not be able to continue developement or programming new features into the product, thus it will die and become obsolete.

03-21-2006, 12:10 PM	#7
Grant Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 155	John, you must have used it for a whole min, i got more time than you do Just kidding. Grant

03-21-2006, 12:12 PM	#10
Grant Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 155	no need to be sorry, companies that give away free software dont tend to stay in buisness long anyways. I would rather pay for something and know its supported and has life to it.