Make 3D models with Google SketchUp

           




Overview:
Google SketchUp is software that you can use to create, export and present 3D models. Whether you want to design a new deck for your house, build models for Google Earth, or teach geometry to your fifth-graders, you can use SketchUp to see your ideas in 3D. And when you're done, you can export an image, make a movie or print out a view of what you made.



Review:
If you have ever had the desire to make 3D models then Google SketchUp is an excellent way to start. Google SketchUp is a program for 3D modeling with an easy learning curve, you can make anything as long you put the effort like the picture of the crappy house I made shows, yeah I suck at modeling. What makes Google SketchUp easy to use is useful tools that can be used to make complicated task easy like for example the push-pull tool that allows you to quickly stretch surfaces.


Also of importance is the ability to install first and third party plugins that adds useful features like for example 3D text and the rendering of 3D models that make the finished results look photo realistic.


If you have the will and skill you can make models of important places from where you live and upload them to google earth for everyone to see, this is a neat feature that could be put to good use i think.


In conclusion I would like to say that Google SketchUp is an excellent way to get started in the ·D modeling business. Available for Windows 2000/XP/Vista and MacOSX.


Get it at 
http://sketchup.google.com/




Thanks,
Parag