Google SketchUp
THE Premier download your looking for, if your either an aspiring architect or enjoy modeling or just want to learn how to "do" 3d. Google SketchUp is one of the easier modeling programs out there for the sole reason that it includes tutorials that can get you started in a relativly short time. The controls are simple and easy to use, and the interface is mostly uncomplicated.
Out of all of the other mainstream 3d modeling programs out there, such as 3dmax, or AutoCAD, you should check this one out first. It's the one program that will help you get into the more advanced programs as listed above. But it should be noted that Google SketchUp isn't just for the novice, it's also a powerful modeling program for the most advanced of 3d model and concept artists.
You can use the easy tool interface to draw simple shapes such as a circle or rectangle, and then use a tool included called the "extrude" tool to "extrude" the shape into a 3d form. It's exciting to learn with this program and becuase of it's easy user friendly setup, you will be suprised what you can create right off the bat.
Another great feature you can do with SketchUp that you can't do with any other mainstream 3D modeling program, you can actually save your model and upload it to Google's Global Map system (a.k.a) Google Earth. Speaking of which, if your unsure if you should download this program, check out Google Earth if you have it, and you will notice untextured buildings modeled after major landmarks, and soon they will actually be more detailed with textures.
Exciting, and easy to use, the interface being one of the key aspects of the download, you can't go wrong with SketchUp Application. To Download simply go here..
Google SketchUp 6.0.277 for Windows
Google SketchUp 6.0.277 for Macintosh
THE Premier download your looking for, if your either an aspiring architect or enjoy modeling or just want to learn how to "do" 3d. Google SketchUp is one of the easier modeling programs out there for the sole reason that it includes tutorials that can get you started in a relativly short time. The controls are simple and easy to use, and the interface is mostly uncomplicated.
Out of all of the other mainstream 3d modeling programs out there, such as 3dmax, or AutoCAD, you should check this one out first. It's the one program that will help you get into the more advanced programs as listed above. But it should be noted that Google SketchUp isn't just for the novice, it's also a powerful modeling program for the most advanced of 3d model and concept artists.
You can use the easy tool interface to draw simple shapes such as a circle or rectangle, and then use a tool included called the "extrude" tool to "extrude" the shape into a 3d form. It's exciting to learn with this program and becuase of it's easy user friendly setup, you will be suprised what you can create right off the bat.
Another great feature you can do with SketchUp that you can't do with any other mainstream 3D modeling program, you can actually save your model and upload it to Google's Global Map system (a.k.a) Google Earth. Speaking of which, if your unsure if you should download this program, check out Google Earth if you have it, and you will notice untextured buildings modeled after major landmarks, and soon they will actually be more detailed with textures.
Exciting, and easy to use, the interface being one of the key aspects of the download, you can't go wrong with SketchUp Application. To Download simply go here..
Google SketchUp 6.0.277 for Windows Google SketchUp 6.0.277 for Macintosh
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