Live demonstration of PlaceMaker

This sketchup video tutorial provides brief demonstration on PlaceMaker for sketchup. Placemaker is an extension for sketchup that is ideal for urban design.

To use this plugin, you have to first geo reference your location and click on placemaker and choose a place and select any area of that place and import to sketchup.

PlaceMaker imports data from OpenStreeMap and converts it into a functional site reference model ideal for rendering or exporting into other applications.

Given below, some exclusive features of the plugin

Aerials: Import DigitalGlobe High resolution aerials directly into SketchUp to employ them as your base.

3D Buildings: Add 3D building massing models to choose locations and cities.

3D Roads and Paths: Set 3D roads, walks, paths and water into your model. All objects are modeled and render ready.

Trees and Forests - New in v2!: Import whole forests with one click and place on terrain

Model on Terrain: PlaceMaker will model and drape buildings, 3D roads and paths directly onto terrain.

To get more clear ideas about PlaceMaker, go through the following video tutorial.

Video Source procadsys

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MakeVR Pro 3D Released by Vive Studios

MakeVR Pro 3D comes up with a real promise to transform your world of 3D into the virtual reality where you can flawlessly design models while strolling inside the work. Virtual reality is no new thing for the 3D designers and artists, though. But, the challenge is tapping the finest and greatest part of the modeling that keeps a few key players ahead of others.

Associated with Sixpens, Vive Studios released the MakeVR Pro 3D that is based on the CAD designing. This new application does more than they contemporaries offer to the designers. A subtle 3D model can be drowned efficiently with this new application. Not only you design the model, but also you experience every process of designing in real time. You can use your two hands and body to create and art the model. Experiencing the design opens up a vast world of designing for you. The functions like scale, cut, merge solids, and more keep you engaged with the reality of the 3D modeling. With this application, it will no longer be a serious job. Rather, it is a fun loving task that enhances your creativity more than you could ever think.

MakeVR Pro 3D comes up with some easiest features that allow you to design with holding a simple process. The complex issues are getting resolved in no time. 3D printing is another area that involves lots of attention earlier. With this new release, it has become as simple as designing.

The features offered by MakeVr Pro 3D:

• Snap Grids and rulers: The feature will help you manage the size of the model exactly the way you want. It measures in inch or centimeter scale. You can also customize the default as per your need.

• Mirroring of parts: To get a perfect symmetrical design, the feature makes you confident while maintaining the precision.

• Pivoting of parts: This feature is for getting an accurate angle for radial snap grids. The porcupine grids by default set in 45-degree increments. You can change the angle as you prefer, though.

• A virtual Yardstick: This tool is designed to add real-life scaling to the design. It has a great impact on correcting modeling environment.

• STL Viewer: This application allows you to import STL viewer for view only purpose. You can perform limited functions like scaling the object, but it is not for performing other CAD based works.

MakeVR Pro 3D modeling application has also released two tutorials that guide designers to snap the grids and track your object to the grid as you go for the resizing. Unlike other applications available in the market, this is completely based on CAD engine that enhances the accuracy and subtlety of the 3D modeling.

The application comes up with an array of new features which remained untouched till now. These tools are designed to offer a clean view of your 3D modeling and allow you to witness the process of designing virtually.

Source: techcrunch.com

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3Dcreative.ly is the next generation 3d modeling tool to streamline your 3d design process

Canada based 3Dponics Inc, the creator of first ever 3D-printable hydroponics system, is going to introduce 3Dcreative.ly. This newest 3d modeling app is developed through the latest technology and expected to replace the existing 3d modeling technologies. It consists of some new and advanced functionalities that empower users to achieve total creative control over their digital files as well as make their 3d design process simpler & uncomplicated.

With 3Dcreative.ly, users will be able to upload and revise any motionless digital files from Thingiverse (or any other file sharing program).

The users can also generate 3D objects in a new way through the shapes and structures pre-loaded in the app’s Library of Shapes.

The most striking feature of 3Dcreative.ly is that the general people can also use it without any previous experience in 3d modeling technology.

3Dcreative.ly is the expansion of the original 3Dponics Customizer, an app facilitating users to produce custom parts for their personal indoor gardens. Both apps are compatible with OS, OS X, Android, tablets, Windows, Windows Phone as well as any browser.

3Dcreative.ly is ideal for education or business. It can be a good resource for any modern classroom as it offers the ideal way to bring in kids taking STEM subjects to 3D printing, 3D modeling and CAD.

A basic version is available for free. One can also purchase a premium version. For getting more updates send mail to info@3dcreative.ly or call 1-855-385-7468.

Image Courtesy: 3dprint.com

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Enhance your Rendering & Visualization with iClone 4 PRO

iClone 4 PRO is an user-friendly 3D movie creator tool that can be utilized for 3D animation & rendering, motion graphics, video compositing and 3D stereo creation. iClone 4 PRO can be termed as a computer based film studio in a box. It creates an ideal platform for promising 3D movie designers as it combines real-time filmmaking & video production inside one powerful engine.

The users will be able to directly turn image or video files into 3D objects with popVideo Converter and marry up a chroma keyed video with a mask to let you place an actor or performer into a pre-rendered virtual set.

The users can also craft various shaped & sized characters with dialogue and attitude, design scenes from open spaces to built-up areas, detain the action with diverse camera positions, add plot and mystery with lighting and background music.

The users can apply iClone 3DXchange 2.0 software to import 3D SKP model and animate any sketchup model. The users can also add actors, trees, grass and lighting to any SKP model and vice versa to build landscapes, animate smooth cameras on paths, create and animate 3D actors for scenes and render Stereo 3D Animation or Stereo 3D still images. Output visualizations as HD AVI, MP4, WMV, FLV, JPG, etc

This is a paid software and the price ranges between £125.00 to £140.00.

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