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