More Tips and Tricks..

Just published some more new tips and tricks, The ten Top Tips for Texturing and also Painting Clouds  by 3D Artist Steven Stahlberg....

New Content in our Tips and Tricks Section

We are constantly updating and we have just published some more new great tips and tricks in our Tips & Tricks section. Why not take a peek..... you may have missed something!

Creating a Sketchup Model Using Photo Match

Here is an option for constructing your drawing by importing the photograph directly into SketchUp using the “Photo Match” tool. Jim Leggitt gives us another great simple tutorial using SketchUp's Photo Match Tool.

3 Day SketchUp and Drawing Workshop in Denver!

Our good friends and SketchUpArtists tutorial contributors Jim Leggitt and Daniel Tal are doing a hybrid visualization workshop which teaches basic SketchUp modeling strategies, how to create best views and develop hand drawings from the scenes.This is a unique opportunity to develop and hone your modeling and artistic drawing skills with two of the best in the industry. It takes place on the 22-24 July 2010 at The Curtis Hotel  in  Denver, Colorado. Click on the image above for more info...

Collection of 41 Workshop SKP models - earlier version but still useful

These were modeled by John Yurko AIA. They were made some time ago but are still handy to add to your collection of SketchUp components especially if you need a workbench or band saw..get free download here.. there are 41 models in the collection.

Google's Model Your Town - one week left to enter

A quick reminder that there is only one week left to get your entries in. See here for more details at the official Google SketchUp Blog, hurry hurry hurry! Entry form here...

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Creating Panoramas in SketchUp and Pano2VR - by Scott Onstott

Read this great tutorial on creating panoramas using Google SketchUp and Pano2VR.

As Scott states "Interactive panoramas are a compelling web technology that gives the viewer a better sense of space compared to a static photo. In this article, I'll show you how easy it is to create this type of interactive experience starting with either a 3D model or a panoramic photo using Garden Gnome Software's Pano2VR image converter for Windows/Mac/Linux". See the full tutorial here......

Book Review - Jim Leggitt's Drawing Shortcuts

Check out this book review by Nigel Gough ASAI, AAAI on Jim Leggitt's new book.

“Drawing Shortcuts” is not only a great “how to” book, but it also addresses this very question. It reinforces the notion that the hand drawn line is still relevant and exciting in the practice of architecture, that the ongoing success of yesterdays purely ”traditional” architectural artists can be seen in their ability to reinvent themselves, applying well honed skills in new ways to address a changing market, and at the same time to be innovative and integrate new technology.
Read the rest of the review here.

News Flash! IRender nXt Rendering Contest

AL Hart has started this new exciting rendering contest over at Irender and its open to all! - you do not need to own IRender nXt, they will provide a free copy during the contest.
It starts on Feb 3, 2010, and will run until February 23, 2010. Results will be announced on March 15, 2010. 

 

First Prize

• NetBook - Samsung NC10 or Toshiba NB205 - Value $334.00, or
• Render Plus Combo Pack, including IRender nXt - the premier rendering product for SketchUp - value $549.00. 

Second Prize

• Spyder 3 Pro mouse - value $139.00, or
• IRender nXt - the premier rendering product for SketchUp - Value $449.00. 

Third Prize

• Vis Tablet - value $100.00, or
• nXtRender - quality SketchUp rendering at an affordable price - Value $99.00.

Here is the link to the contest and good luck!