Summary:
A few weeks ago, we were introduced to a program called Sketchup, a 3D modeling application. First we learned out to make a simple chair using video tutorials. Then we moved on to learn how to make a doghouse which would help us prepare for this next big project, building a full size human house. We visited http://houseplans.housingzone.com/ to find houses we liked. We downloaded a picture and the floor plan of our chosen house and began to recreate in in Sketchup.
What I Learned:
I learned how to use the 3D modeling application, Sketchup, including move, rotate, scale, orbit, push-pull, offset, follow me and more tools. We also learned how to import extra details, add shadows, and use and edit textures. After we built, colored and decorated our houses we learned how to make scenes in Sketchup. You pull up the Scenes window and simply click Add Scene after you adjust to where you want the view to be focused.
How Did it Go? What I Would Change:
This project took quite a while to finish but it was quite simple to do. I really liked getting creative and trying to make our house model look real. If I were to do this project again I would spend more time editing textures and the landscape around the house. Next time I may even attempt to make my house two stories!
