3-D Modeling Software - University of...

3-D MODELINGSOFTWARESketchUP, AutoCAD, DAZ 3DLeon MullisARCH 484

Overview

SketchUp Personal Experience Problems Encountered

AutoCAD - Research Seeking the Total Package

Carrara Summary

Project Description

Objective Account for program shortcomings to determine

best interface for presenting an effective digitalmodel to consumer end users. Texture Navigation Clarity Accessibility

SketchUp – The Project

Redesign 1 of 4 entrances to campus along15th Ave Little design experience Had a concept, but not fluent in translating an

idea into multiple views SketchUp was presented as a design aide.

No in-class tutorial

SketchUp – The Design

SketchUp – 1st Attempt

Perfected the Focal point of the design …

Found it nearly impossible to “Push/Pull” theTerrain without undoing my work.

SketchUp – 2nd Attempt

Started from Scratch Faster the Second Time Around Constructed Like a Painting

background to foreground

SketchUp – Conclusion

Not very “sketchy” Precision is essential

Time Consuming Keystrokes minimize this

Memory Intensive If you don’t know to hide objects

Forethought Required Best for small projects, single structures, etc.

Skins/Graphics Lack professionalism

AutoCAD – Marketing Potential

AutoCAD - Professional Animation

AutoCAD Animation - Draftsman

DAZ 3D – Greater Potential DAZ Studio

Free! Pose Render Animation

Bryce Primarily 3D Landscapes

Hexagon 3D Modeling

Carrara All of the Above Physics

Mimic Lip-syncing Facial expresions Gesturing

DAZ 3D – Greater Potential

Began in 2000 Animation of articulated 3D figures Some Independent Developments:

Building Animation Promotional Video

DAZ 3D – Greater Potential?

All-in-one 3D Design Suite Less Precise as AutoCAD

Less expensive Easier to learn (???)

Much more detailed than SketchUp Can cost up to $600

Animations recorded in widely accepted formats No additional downloads to consumers

Ease of adding human element

Conclusion

Great potential beyond AutoCAD for reachingthe consumer

Cost effective compared to some alternatives No one program can do everything

Questions and Discussion