3D Modelling(History 9808A)
20 October 2014
Today’s Agenda 3D modelling Blog Leaders Sketchup workshop
Blog Leaders Dom
“So with this kind of technology being applied to museums, is there any reason to still go there?”
Frank “virtually recreating an exhibit is an incredibly
effective tool for preserving temporary installations”
Rachel “so many ideas”
Sketchup Workshop Download/Open
Sketchup Make (free version) Choose a template View
Camera Standard ViewsIso Navigation
Orbit Pan Zoom
OR: Mouse with roll bar (+ Shift to Pan)
Drawing Shapes Rectangle Tool
Click, release, move mouse, and click again to make shape (don’t hold down the button)
Can also type in dimensions after the first click
Push/Pull Tool Can also use dimensions
Line tool Watch for inferencing points!
Tape Measure tool Move tool
Manipulating Shapes Offset tool
Creates a copy of an object – for frames, etc.
Removing walls to do interiors
Add More Imagery: Models Perhaps you want to add interior decorations?
like a rink?
Or Geo-locate it?
Alternative approach: Drawing from a picture Without plans, it might be easier to draw from a picture Import Match New photo
Reference: SketchUp Techniques: Match Photo Part 1 SketchUp Technique Series: Match Photo Part 2
Want to do more? Refer to the Sketchup training videos –
essential resource Look for examples
Notre Dame Cathedral https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aF3FFn3b6RE
Auckland Historic Market https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuvkRE8sjhQ
Explore other applications: Google Earth 3D Models…
Let’s Play! Work up a model of your existing project (or
something else)
Next up…Blog Leaders
Nick K.TarynTamar
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