Google SketchUp 8 For Dummies
You can quickly and easily model in 3D! Get going with SketchUp 8 so you can start creating todayWhere do you want your imagination to take you? SketchUp will help you get there. This powerful software lets you easily create 3D models, and Chopra shows you how. In no time, you'll build 3D settings, add textures, create animated walkthroughs, export your models into Google Earth, and more. There's no limit to what you'll be able to do!Get to know your components — create SketchUp components to simplify your life as you design 3D modelsKeep your geometry organized  — learn how to use the twomain tools to organize your model and work cleanlyBuild a model from scratch — import a photo and build whatyou see by tracing with SketchUp's modeling toolsWhip up some style — discover how and where to apply styles, then add shadows for a more realistic lookShow off your models — from walking around a building tosetting up scenes with different camera views, find out howto best present your workOpen the book and find:What you should and shouldn't expect SketchUp to doAll about establishing the modeling mindsetSteps for using components to build smarter modelsHow to model with photographsMethods for working with styles and shadowsTechniques for geo-modeling for Google EarthTips on exporting images and animationsHow to stay organized with layers and pagesVisit the companion Web site at www.dummies.com/go/sketchup8fd for a bonus chapter and videos demonstrating more of what you can do with Google SketchUp!Learn to:Harness the power of the latest SketchUp  and SketchUp Pro featuresProduce professional-quality 3D models and designsDevelop compelling presentations to showcase your workExport models to Google Earth and print and share your designs