Workshop X: Google SketchUp

I have been using and abusing Google SketchUp for a while now and would like to share my experience with the Node community. SketchUp is a 3D modeling application for Windows and Mac. The free version has everything you need to design, save, and share 3D things.

I propose leading a one evening workshop at the Node in late October or early November for up to 12 people. Participants would need to bring a laptop and there would probably be a small fee for non-members.

Topics would include:

• Navigating 3d space
• Building geometry and extruding forms
• Importing 3d models from Google’s 3d warehouse
• Sharing your models with the world
• Integration with google earth
• Exporting models to meatspace (laser cutting)

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