Rapid 3d Modelling

Rapid 3d Modelling

Google SketchUp

Sketchup Sketchup was originally produced as a tool for designers

to convey conceptual sketches with the convenience of CAD.

With a shallow learning curve beginners can produce quality 3d models quickly

Sketchup has an extensive tools menu. Most are fairly self explanatory and used frequently, but others will require some practice to perfect.

It also has the ability to produce several interesting render effects from photo realistic ray trace to dry wipe boards.

Step by Step

On your hand out make some notes about each of the screen grabs explaining how to achieve each stage.

By the end you will be able to produce a reasonably complex model and will be skilled in a varied selection of the tools available.

Don’t worry about exact sizes, variation in the models is encouraged and if you think you can push it a bit further extra marks are available for doing so.

The Final Product

Assessment

Using your notes, the help sheet and this presentation with its attached notes complete the desk to the best of your ability.

We will be assessing each others work on Monday and selecting a winner!

Just following the tutorial will not be enough! Find out how to push your skills further using help forums and websites, there are hundreds out there!