Creating Animations from Google Sketch Up

So you've finished your fabulous 3D model. Now, you want to show off your hard work in a presentation. How can you do that effectively? How can you show your model to someone who doesn't have Google Sketch Up?

Not to fear!! There are many options to presenting your work from Google Sketch Up. Ever seen those incredibly professional looking animations of a 3D model? (like this one)


Well we can do that!

You can:
- Export Screenshots of your model into image files. You can place those image files into a Power Point presentation, Word document or any other software which allows Image files.
- Export a movie animation of your model. This is a great way to show a professional, interactive walk through of your model. You do this using the Scene and Animation options (which I will show you in class today).

To train yourself or review, please watch the following video on Scenes or click here.


For more videos or if you need help understanding how to use a specific tool search the SketchUp YouTube channel to see if one of their 96 video tutorials cover it, or turn on your "Instructor" (Window>Instructor) to get help while you work in Google SketchUp.

To see some great examples of how animating a 3D model enhances your impression and understanding of it and makes it easier for a client to see, check out the following videos of architectural animation:

1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fZsoH3idh4
2.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBkaLQ27qLk
3. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fn0tvNdc1gM&feature=related
4. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iZ5ydpuCg0&feature=related
5. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CixUCsbxVw&feature=related
6. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdmhN7YbjIw&feature=related