3D rendered walk throughs
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I'm trying to create a graphically 'pretty' building walk through for a client and would like to do a 3D walk through for them of realistic quality. I know that many render exporters simply create a series of still images which then need to be strung together to create the walk through. Is there any options other than this? An exporter specifically for rendered animations? I have looked around but nothing seems to stand out.
I know right hemisphere provide this sort of thing (http://www.righthemisphere.com) but its expensive and has a lot of extras that I don't want.
I just want to make visually impressive animations from sketchup, fast.
Any and all help much appreciated
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you might try walkabout3d http://www.walkabout3d.com/Video/index.php?vidid=1 you can use the trial version i believe its fully functional for 120 minutes. it can also work directly with Lightup for better lighting and a more photo realistic feel.
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Well, if you use QWalkabout, why not provide a real walkthrough where your client can do it interactively?
Also, its "bigger sister", Simmetry3D can even provide more controils and features:
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@gaieus said:
Well, if you use QWalkabout, why not provide a real walkthrough where your client can do it interactively?
exactly, you can make an executable and send to him, even with the trial.
Gaieus, Walkabout $99, Simmetry3D $300 annual subscription?
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Yeah those look cool, only issue is, in this instance, all details haven't been completely finalized so if we allow him to walkabout wherever he wants he might notice.
I wondered what Blender is like for producing these sorts of presentations and how well (if at all) it interacts with Sketchup.
Thanks for the comments folks I will certainly use walkabout and perhaps symmetry 3d on other jobs
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That's not 300 US Dollars but British Pounds.
(But for a trial version?
)Anyway, you know when I'd purchase such a subscription. I have tried it, it has the potential but seeing that the last entry on their forums is from two years ago, I really doubt they are using that money wisely.
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@gaieus said:
That's not 300 US Dollars but British Pounds.
(But for a trial version?
)Anyway, you know when I'd purchase such a subscription. I have tried it, it has the potential but seeing that the last entry on their forums is from two years ago, I really doubt they are using that money wisely.
What are your thoughts on a sketchup/blender working partnership Gaieus?
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Ok, so you don't need interactivity but just to create walk through videos, and do it fast. I recommend you try LightUp:
http://www.light-up.co.uk/Search YouTube for: sketchup lightup
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I haven't used Blender almost at all, not to speak about its capabilities. I know it can do animation (walking people and such) but knowing that it exists doesn't mean I also know how to use it.
For a walkthrough animation, indeed, LightUp would be ideal to render with and use a straight SU output.
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Thanks very much for your help everyone, I have plenty to work with now
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you could also try FRAPS (http://www.fraps.com/) $37 or free if you don't mind watermark, to capture a direct walkthrough from SU. see my try, (inspired by your question) here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEHjiBBT3pM
BTW, how do i embed my video??
[flash=560,304:mwhz8xdy]http://www.youtube.com/v/iEHjiBBT3pM&hl=en&fs=1&[/flash:mwhz8xdy]
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There are quite a few free screen capturing apps, too.
@xrok1 said:
BTW, how do i embed my video??
Edit your post and see the bbcode. You need to use the snipplet from the embed code on youtube, not the web url.
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hey! did you do that? its magic
BTW, did anyone notice the difference between the FF and IE youtube video quality???? what's up with that, i hate IE as much as the next guy but it sure do a lot better just on youtube???
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Try again. Most probably YouTube was still processing your video when you tried with Firefox.
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No, still looks like crap. have you tried them side by side? IE is waaaay clearer!
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besides, in my screen shot they're running simultaneously.
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Camstudio is pretty hard to beat for screen capture....primarily because its free
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did you just answer your own question?
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I believe in the near future we will be using game engines for real time walkthroughs.
Unfortunately no one really developed a fast workflow from Sketchup to game engine.
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i just tried Camstudio and there's no way to get the frame rate even near acceptably smooth at a descend resolution. at least on my machine. fraps on the other hand is smooth like butter
even at full screen resolution. But hey, its your presentation. 
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