zaphod Posted May 8, 2006 Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 google is developing this little 3d modeling app to create structures to put into google earth. It's a pretty neat little program based on the tutorials I watched here http://sketchup.google.com/tutorials.html this looks like it would be a great tool for quickly mocking up things in 3d, it would be radical if there was some kind of export to some common 3d format as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
von*ferret Posted May 8, 2006 Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 I was thinking about doing this for my level. I'd have to explore the program first though, so thats why I went with just making stuff in max. it does look interesting. I heard they want to integrate this some how with google earth so that the world can be shown in 3d. Pretty neat sounding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReNo Posted May 8, 2006 Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 I've heard good things about SketchUp for a while now, but only recently found out that it has anything to do with Google. I watched the video tutorials and it certainly seems like a neat program. I've downloaded it but trying it out will have to wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaRRaKID Posted May 8, 2006 Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 You need SketchUp Pro if you want to: -Print and export raster images at higher-than-screen resolution. -Access to the following 3D export formats: DWG, DXF, 3DS, OBJ, XSI, VRML and FBX. -Export animations and walkthroughs as MOV (Mac) or AVI (Windows) files. -Use the Sandbox Tools (for organic modeling of terrain, etc) and the Film & Stage Tools (for pre-viz work). -Have access to free email tech support for two years from purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Campaignjunkie Posted May 8, 2006 Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 It's really fun to play with, though, and fairly intuitive. Do the 15 minute tutorials that come with the program, don't just watch the video tutorials! And if you're a student, you can probably get a hefty discount, provided you file the appropriate paperwork. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Vivi Posted May 8, 2006 Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 i sence a hacking coming soon . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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