Go 3D with Google′s exciting architectural design software for Mac and Windows Whether you need to learn 3D modeling for business or you′re just eager to see what you can create, Google SketchUp and Google SketchUp 8 For Dummies are for you. Available in both a free hobbyist version and a full–featured professional version, SketchUp explodes the myth that 3D modeling software must be complicated to learn and use. This book will take you step by step through downloading and using both versions on both Mac and Windows. There are even video walkthroughs on the companion Web site. Google′s exciting 3D modeling software offers hobbyists as well as architects, engineers, and industrial designers a less complicated tool for architectural rendering, urban planning, set design, game design, and other uses This guide explains both the free and professional versions for both Windows and Mac Covers the basic concepts of 3D modeling and how to build a 3D model, print or share your work online, export your drawing to another design package or Google Earth, and create a detailed set of plans Companion Web site features video walkthroughs Google SketchUp 8 For Dummies gets you up and running with 3D modeling quickly and easily.
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You can quickly and easily model in 3D! Get going with SketchUp 8 so you can start creating today Where do you want your imagination to take you? SketchUp will help you get there. This powerful software lets you easily create 3D models, and Chopra shows you how. In no time, you′ll build 3D settings, add textures, create animated walkthroughs, export your models into Google Earth, and more. There′s no limit to what you′ll be able to do! Get to know your components — create SketchUp components to simplify your life as you design 3D models Keep your geometry organized — learn how to use the twomain tools to organize your model and work cleanly Build a model from scratch — import a photo and build whatyou see by tracing with SketchUp′s modeling tools Whip up some style — discover how and where to apply styles, then add shadows for a more realistic look Show off your models — from walking around a building tosetting up scenes with different camera views, find out howto best present your work Open the book and find: What you should and shouldn′t expect SketchUp to do All about establishing the modeling mindset Steps for using components to build smarter models How to model with photographs Methods for working with styles and shadows Techniques for geo–modeling for Google Earth Tips on exporting images and animations How to stay organized with layers and pages Visit the companion Web site at www.dummies.com/go/sketchup8fd for a bonus chapter and videos demonstrating more of what you can do with Google SketchUp! Learn to: Harness the power of the latest SketchUp and SketchUp Pro features Produce professional–quality 3D models and designs Develop compelling presentations to showcase your work Export models to Google Earth and print and share your designs
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Aidan Chopra is the product evangelist for SketchUp at Google. He writes and edits SketchUpdate, a popular e–newsletter and blog that reaches hundreds of thousands of SketchUp users worldwide.
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Excellent value for money. Many manuals are written by people who are experienced with the product and so miss the basics, as with all things 'if you do not master the basics, you will struggle to progress'. This manual addresses those basics.
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There's nothing more I can say, if you're interested in learning Sketch-up you need this book. It's very easy to follow helped by the on-line tutorials. yes the links are on YouTube but its always good to have the book to refer to. There are also a few points in the book not covered 100% on-line.
There's nothing more I can say, if you're interested in learning Sketch-up you need this book. It's very easy to follow helped by the on-line tutorials. yes the links are on YouTube but its always good to have the book to refer to. There are also a few points in the book not covered 100% on-line.
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Just what I needed to learn and understand the basics of Sketchup. It is easy to follow. Would highly recommend it!
Published 1 month ago by ulrika
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A good starter especially for architects
I bought this after getting stuck using a more advanced book, and have found it a useful introduction for the basics of Sketchup. Read more
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Good reference book to have
This bok covers many topics and is a useful handbook.
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The exercises did not work for me as when I tired to make the interiors of the house separate from the shell of the... Read more
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It's so easy
I thought I had a decent knowledge from my self teaching of Sketchup.
How wrong I was. There are so many shortcuts hints and help in this book. Read more
How wrong I was. There are so many shortcuts hints and help in this book. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Conners
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A useful guide
Google sketch up is a useful and 3d program, with the advantage of being free! There is a help file, but not very user friendly. Read more
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Not usually a fan of the 'Dummies' series of guide books but will admit that this one is simply excellent. Read more
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If there would be a competition for teachers...
Aidan Chopra should be on the podium. The book is suitable for learning from scratch and for those, who are working in SketchUp already but want to do it faster and better. Read more
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Become a sketchup master !
This book is well written and structured well, to bring you from beginner through to a master of sketchup
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The online windows which accompany this book - are a great help... Read more
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Google Sketchup in a day
Ok, an intensive day but I modelled my 4 storey house in a day using this book as my mentor. I bought it as an e-book and had it running alongside my laptop as I saw my house grow... Read more
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