The more basic "Grass House".

Thanks everyone for the replys. I didnt think of putting a ramp...but thats a good idea...im sure it could be added easily...probably just attached to the back somewhere.

dspace
The images are just a combination of sketchup linework / shadows / color layered in photoshop...with a black BG using an alpha.

Doghouse concept for a local Humane Society fundraiser

Awesome Work!

I'd also be interested in some tips from your workflow. It seems there isnt much discussion on Sketchup to c4d and vray for c4d on these forums compared to other software. Any help would be appreciated!

Thanks for the comments everyone.

Dean,
I had the pedal right infront of me and for the most part I just used a ruler to measure things and estimate. Probably not the most efficient way, but i wanted to see if it was possible.

Drumkit in-progress...

Double kick pedal progress....

Hope to finish one of these days!

Awesome stuff Solo. I intend to take the model to the next step and replace my "ball" trees with something more detailed - just havent found the time yet. I typically render using Cinema4d and vray for c4d. Thanks for the example!

Thanks for the comments

A few random close ups

Quick Site Concept Massing Model

Contour information was originally a cad file imported and cleaned in Revit and then imported into Sketchup. Placed a handsketched image overtop and layered the trees using "component spray" and the "drop" ruby. Used Photoshop for compositing.

Matt,

Unfortunately I havent had the time to make a significant amount of progress - I will be sure to spend some time over the holidays and get some more shots up after the first of the year. Thanks Everyone for the comments and feedback.

-= S

Ibon,

I usually layer the file in photoshop and dodge and burn the colors slightly. I find that a few gradients on the large surfaces of a model can help quite a bit...especially if its a textured surface that isnt tiling perfect. In this case they are just colored materials in SU tweaked in Pshop.

-= S

Thanks Eric and Scott.

Scott - I work in the Novi area, living near Walled Lake now. I noticed you are from Holly...not too far from these parts!

Hello All,

Here is one concept showing the expansion and circulation of a retail project - This was one of six or so that we had to quickly create to explain the overall idea on the site.

Hello All,

Would it be possible to write a script allowing the user to alter how many segments a DWG arc or circle has upon import into sketchup. I have no idea how sketchup determines the # of segments for imported CAD geometry. I think sketchup just defaults any CAD arc or circle to a random # of segments and they have to be redrawn if they arent smooth enough. Anyone have any quick work-arounds or ideas?

Thanks in advance for any replies and help with this issue.

Haha - yeah...it's not quite finished yet. Many of the kit parts will be floating until I can find more time to finish it up and add more detail. I didn't model the snare and hi-hat stands yet. Im working on the pedals now.

Thanks for the feedback!

Drumkit in-progress...

The sketchup output really only consisted of 4 exports - similar to whats been on this forum and others in the past.

1.) Shadows with monochrome white faces

2.) color / textures with no edges

3.) hidden line (minus vegetation)

4.) notes / text

I try and keep the hidden line faded a bit in photoshop - 50% is always a good starting point. I tend to fade the shadows a bit as well from the original export (light 80% / dark 40% - use sun for shading in sketchup)

The grass was created using the "component spray" ruby. I created 6 or so different blades of grass at different angles as components and had the ruby do all the scaling and rotating for me. I then placed the 3d grass over a standard 2d textured grass to help fill in any gaps that were noticable. It's still extremely high-poly and usable only in certain situations.

Hope this helps. Thanks again for the feedback.

Thanks Bob.

Multiple sketchup jpg. exports were layered in photoshop. The modeling, notes and text are all from sketchup. Some of the vegetation was from formfonts and altered slightly. The 3d grass in the first view was created in sketchup.

Some views of a Local News Station Weather Patio Concept

Overall View:

W/ a few notes:

Hello All,

I have created several hand-sketch styles using google's style builder and actual drafting pens/pencils. Below you'll find a list of styles contained in the attached "zip" file. Some work better than others, depending on the complexity of your model. I have included a sample image of one of the styles.

[ Sketch Styles.zip ]
01.) #2 Pencil (Fun)
02.) Bic Ballpoint Pen
03.) Blunt #2 Pencil
04.) Blunt 3H Pencil
05.) Blunt Cool Grey 90% Pencil
06.) Faded Prismacolor Small End
07.) Fat Sharpie #1
08.) Fat Sharpie #2
09.) Fat Sharpie w/ Micron 005 Accent
10.) Micron 02
11.) Micron 005 and 02
12.) Pentel Sign Pen
13.) Pentel Sign Pen w/ Micron 005 Accent
14.) Pilot Razor Point 1
15.) Pilot Razor Point 2
16.) Pilot Razor Point w/ straightedge 1
17.) Pilot Razor Point w/ straightedge 2
18.) Sanford Sharp Pencil
19.) Sharp 3H Pencil
20.) Sharp Ultrafine

Sketch Styles.zip