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Sketchup

  • 13-02-2006 05:44PM
    #1
    WizZard
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,762 ✭✭✭


    Anyone here familiar with SketchUp. I'm trying to convert a photo to a 3d model, but I'm not very good at this :o


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  • #2
    sharpjaws
    Closed Accounts Posts: 205 ✭✭sharpjaws


    i have used that programm b4. what do u want to be in 3d ? might give it a try in 3d max


  • #3
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 2,398 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    I'm doing a masters in landscape architecture at the moment and I use sketchup a lot generally to build models (some really detailed, some simple) from 2d sketchs (plan or elevation).

    Maybe go to www.sketchup.com and give the video tutorials a lash? They're pretty clear.

    Otherwise... Dump the photo on a top or elevation view (import it into sketchup) and draw off it. Its easy if its a single point perspective or if you're just using the elevation. Otherwise it could be tricky. Might be worth converting the photo into a semi rough paper sketch and scan it in.

    What are you trying to model?


  • #4
    WizZard
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,762 ✭✭✭WizZard


    I'm trying to model this case with the correct dimensions. But I'm a complete n00b at this stuff :(


  • #5
    sharpjaws
    Closed Accounts Posts: 205 ✭✭sharpjaws


    WizZard wrote:
    I'm trying to model this case with the correct dimensions. But I'm a complete n00b at this stuff :(
    lol :D thats probebly the simplest thing :o i can do it for u in 3d max if u need it ,but if ur trying to lern sketchup i think u should check out the tuts on that site ;)


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