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Old 08-25-2008, 07:19 AM
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I thought long and hard about where to post this, and here seemed like the best option.

Anyway, I have been working with Photoshop for going on 13 years now, so back when I was posting a lot I use to do stuff in the Chop section. I recently ran across Google Sketchup. Its a free 3D program. I figure some of the more advanced users might want to try there hand at making the whole car in 3D. There is also a plug-in for it called Sketchy Physics. The name should say it all. Make something adn then make it move as it would in real life. Its a Beta, but still amazing, and free.

http://sketchup.google.com/

And no I am not in anyway part of Google. Just wanted to pass on the really cool find. I have found it WAY helpful in a few of my latest projects.
 
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Old 08-25-2008, 01:33 PM
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Im still kinda a noob lol but imma try it out... hope i dont get too confused ha
 
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Old 08-25-2008, 02:56 PM
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Its easy. There are video tutorials on how to use it:

http://download.sketchup.com/downloa...Tutorials.html
 
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Old 08-25-2008, 04:47 PM
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woops.
 

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Old 08-25-2008, 07:06 PM
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Geee its pretty fun actually lol but wow a car!? thats hard
 
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Old 08-25-2008, 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Masonn
woops.
Huh? You started drinking early today? LOL
 
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Old 08-26-2008, 08:10 PM
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I Downloaded A 3D Car to try and figure out how to do it but DAM its hard lol i gave up for now
 
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Old 08-27-2008, 07:46 AM
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^^^ When your starting try to make something that you have near your computer. Make it to scale meaning measure it and make it as precise as you can. That will give you some really good practice.
 
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