I think I’ll try Google SketchUp
April 25th, 2007 – kraleon
A friend of mine (Ikeman), mentioned to me that an artist he had read about uses Google SketchUp to layout his artwork so that his perspective is correct. I Had never really thought about using a 3D app to do quick layouts before sketching out a piece, and since perspective always gives me troubles this will be a welcomed tool.
From my first glance of the program it offers power in simplicity. Without knowing anything about 3D modeling you can come up with just about anything you can imagine (with detail being its limitations). Since I will mostly be using basic shapes to determine the angles I need for my art this will work just fine.
If you’re thinking about learning how to model in 3D, I would recommend 3d studio max, Maya, Lightwave, or even Blender. These programs offer much more powerful editing capabilities and many of them are industry standards.
I’ll post up some of the art I sketch over on “Sketch Up” when I get the chance. Take a second and download the application, give it a shot - it may just change your life. Google SketchUP Home-Page.
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Posted in kraleon |
April 25th, 2007 at 4:07 pm
Hi kraleon,
I think SketchUp is one of those tools that fit a niche in the market.
I’m primarily a 2D designer and illustrator - working with Photoshop and Illustrator.
I’ve been on courses for heavyweight 3D packages, like 3D STudio MAx, but found these pacjages to be over-kill for the kind of simple illustrative, static, 3D model I need.
SketchUp is just the right level to dip your toe in with some occassional design - although I should add that it’s so enjoyable to use that I’ve ended up using it quite a lot!