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PlaceMaker

PlaceMaker is how to start all your 3D site, urban and architecture projects. Seamlessly integrate Google Earth data, ultra-high-resolution Nearmap and Hexagon aerials, in your SketchUp and Revit. From terrain and roads to building massing’s and water bodies, PlaceMaker provides a single app, one-stop solution for creating stunning, detailed cityscapes in minutes.

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UrbanPaint

Simple and easy to use, create detailed 3D streetscapes, intersections with buildings in second. Generate symmetrical and asymmetrical street profiles to intersections, varied parking styles, bike lanes, attached or detached walks and a range of building heights from 1 story to 100 stories. What would take hours, if not days, completed in seconds!

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3D Building Models

Detailed well modeled buildings for context, site and background are HERE. Explore these SketchUp, Lumion and other file formats of these high quality and varied building models. Including interiors in Lumion, these models are render ready and available for Max, Rhino, CAD and all other 3D modeling software.

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Daniel Tal, FASLA Books Three amazing well-reviewed books on 3D modeling, rendering and Drones. Rendering in SketchUp, SketchUp for Site Design and Drones in Professional Practice. For professionals of all levels, these books use method, case studies and demonstration projects to enhance workflow and enhance projects.

FREE Advanced Modeling Courses on YouTube FREE advanced SketchUp modeling courses. Learn the best methods, tips and tricks, which extensions to find use and insall and how to get the most out of all things SketchUp. Subscribe to the YouTube Channel and check out the fresh content!

Sketchup Extensions, 3D Building Models, Courses, and Resources!

SketchUp PlaceMaker

SketchUp PlaceMaker is a plugin (extension) for the 3D modeling program SketchUp. PlaceMaker imports into SketchUp a variety of 3D data, aerial images and unique geographical features.

Quick and easy to use, PlaceMaker saves time and money. What would take days, if not weeks, can be done in minutes.

PlaceMaker brings in detailed 3D cities from around the world including terrain, roads, walks, buildings, rails, trees. matchless aerials, textured meshes and more! Try it now and see for yourself!

UrbanPaint for SketchUp

UrbanPaint for SketchUp will save you frustration. Easy to install, easy to use. And will save you hours of workarounds! May need additional text about Urban Paint from Daniel here. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consecte- tur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt.

3D Building Models

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Train with an Industry Expert

“My goal with these video tutorials is to create a supportive learning space that cultivates and builds your SketchUp skills while practicing the professional industry standard as you learn and model.”

– Daniel Tal, 3D Specialist

From writing several SketchUp books, Dan has developed new methods and content to share in his video tutorials. Like his books, the video courses are hands-on and easy to follow with guided step-by-step instructions.

What people are saying about Rendering in SketchUp…

“I learned so quickly & so thoroughly that I didn’t even open the SketchUp help guide.” – Andrea W.

“If you are a practicing landscape architect / designer / technician and use SketchUp in the office, then you must own this book. It will probably be the single most important book purchase you will make this year.” – Kevin C.

“I can’t get over how much I’ve learned – I never thought I’d model at this level!” – Adam B.