The noob's guide to Google Sketchup
(I did this in 3 minutes, imagine what you could do in an hour!)
(I did this in 3 minutes, imagine what you could do in an hour!)
Introduction
G'day, welcome to my 3rd guide!
I'm sure 99% of you have heard of Google, but Google Sketchup?
Google Sketchup is one of Google's lesser known programs. It basically is a 3D graphics drawing program. It is not as professional as others, Such as Blender, (*Instert Links for Blender Guides*,)
but it is much simpler in terms of understanding and use.
My guide will show you how to: Download and Install Google Sketchup, explain what can be done with Google Sketchup.
Contents
I: Introduction
II: Contents
III: What is Google Sketchup?
IV: Where and how can I get Sketchup?
V: What can you do with Google Sketchup?
VI: The Basics of Sketchup
VII: Acknowledgements
II: Contents
III: What is Google Sketchup?
IV: Where and how can I get Sketchup?
V: What can you do with Google Sketchup?
VI: The Basics of Sketchup
VII: Acknowledgements
What is Google Sketchup?
I'm sure at least 99% of you have heard of Google, but Google Sketchup?
I'm sure at least 99% of you have heard of Google, but Google Sketchup?
Google Sketchup is one of Google's lesser known programs. It basically is a 3D graphics drawing program. It is not as professional as others, Such as Blender, (*Instert Links for Blender Guides*,)
but it is much simpler in terms of understanding and use.
There are two versions of Google Sketchup, the free version, and the paid version, (more commonly known as Google Sketchup Pro. For more information on getting Sketchup Pro, I'll refer you to this link.)
Where and how can you get Sketchup?
Google Sketchup's homepage can be found Here.
On there homepage, there are several interesting things. The most important one for the moment is the "Download Google Sketchup" Button. This is a big blue button on the top right hand corner of the page.
What can you do with Google Sketchup?
The first thing i'd like to point out with Google Sketchup is: DO NOT THIS PROGRAM FOR A PROFESSIONAL JOB. It is to basic and you'd be much better off with A paid, more sophisticated program. Sketchup is better for entertainment towards yourself or others, and maybe some small school projects.
Not only can you create things, you can download/upload graphics to the Google Sktechup 3D warehouse.
So, you've downloaded Sketchup, but, what can you draw?
The answer to that is ANYTHING. If it exists, you can draw it.
However, examples of things to do include:
1. Houses, are great to start up on,
2. Cars, not for the beginner, but a LOT of fun,
3. People, even starting up with something close to a stick figure is good.
2. Cars, not for the beginner, but a LOT of fun,
3. People, even starting up with something close to a stick figure is good.
But as I pointed out, you can literally do anything.
The Basics of Sketchup
Acknowledgements
Google - For making Sketchup,
Google Sketchup 3D Warehouse - For the helpful images I used in my guide,
Lukef555, Magic Arrow & Plznate - For going through all my guides and telling me where improvement is necessary,
You - For taking the time to read my guide!
(None of these Images, excluding the opening house image, are mine. They were found on the Google Sketchup 3D Warehouse. I do not claim them as mine in any way, shape or form. I have used these to show examples of what can be done on Google Sketchup.)
Im looking forward to a tut or 2 in this guide or in GFX forum. Whatever construction your doing is barely needed. Good job on the guide, im gonnna give it another read though to try and pick up grammar but i like it so far.
