Sketch-Up is fun to use - DVXuser.com -- The online community for filmmaking

KingVidiot · 08-14-2006, 07:54 PM

Has anyone tried Sketch-Up (or the free Google Sketch)?

It is very simple but surprisingly powerful, especially for tinkering and creating quick buildings, houses, or whatever and you can do simple VR stuff with it. I even allows blending original 3d content with Google Earth.

I have a quick mock-up of my workplace that is almost ready to post.

Plus, you can export to just about any other 3d app to continue refining and do some raytracing. It's a good tool for architects and CAD types. It has a nice plug-in for Microstation and other CAD packages.

dougspice · 08-14-2006, 07:55 PM

Yeah, I've spent some time playing with it... nothing too serious but it is exceptionally easy to do practical work with it. I've probably never used a more intuitive and powerful application, to be honest. Google owns it now?

08-14-2006, 07:54 PM	#1
KingVidiot Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: "SiliconValley", CA, USA Posts: 656	Sketch-Up is fun to use Has anyone tried Sketch-Up (or the free Google Sketch)? It is very simple but surprisingly powerful, especially for tinkering and creating quick buildings, houses, or whatever and you can do simple VR stuff with it. I even allows blending original 3d content with Google Earth. I have a quick mock-up of my workplace that is almost ready to post. Plus, you can export to just about any other 3d app to continue refining and do some raytracing. It's a good tool for architects and CAD types. It has a nice plug-in for Microstation and other CAD packages. __________________ "Jacket... radio... music... ha ha ha ARCADE!"

08-14-2006, 07:55 PM	#2
dougspice Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,927	Yeah, I've spent some time playing with it... nothing too serious but it is exceptionally easy to do practical work with it. I've probably never used a more intuitive and powerful application, to be honest. Google owns it now? __________________ ________________________________________________ Producer, director, writer. Principal at: – an original content studio focused on the synthesis of story and technology. – a for-hire hybrid media studio specializing in creative solutions for branding, education, and entertainment.

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