In this activity we fist read the directions on how to build a basic 3D home.After I got my basic shape I added textures like brick,wook,roofing,and glass.

Google sketch-up is a program that allows you to create 3-D objects. You are able to build 3-D objects and see every angle you wish to see. It is easy to learn, and not hard to make objects. The tools are easy to use as well. If you understand what the tools are there should be no problem. The tools icon aren't hard to understand it is pretty simple, but there are so that may be confusing. Other than that it is pretty simple. If you are really good you can make anything on there and see a 3-D view of it. Google sketch-up can be a useful tool if your work require you to make blueprint. It is also very fun to do. To can have fun doing it, but it not something you'll do all the time though. That is what I learned about Google sketch-up.

Tutorial part 3

In this turial I didnt really learn any new material.The only new thing I was introduced to was the option to veiw your object differently.

Google skketch up tutorial 2

During this tutorial we made what looks like a 3D house.In the tutorial I added extra objects in my scene.Then I added roofing and brick textures to make it look more realistic.Finally I added and edited the shadows for the building,tree, and person in the scene.

With sketch up you can do things you wouldn't be able to do on a 2D drawing.In 3D your drawing will look more realistic.I learned that when you use the orbit tool you can look at your 3D image at different angles.Another good tool to use is the rectangle tool.You use the rectangle tool to make different sized rectangles.To make the rectangle 3D, you use the push/pull tool.This tool can be use to make the rectangle taller, shorter, longer, or wider.

Sketch up is a great program to use.Being able to  create 3D images shows your creativity and also helps with better understanding a design or an idea.