Google Sketchup (3D Graphics)

Google Sketchup has offered a expanse of different options for a 3D 'noob' like myself to get involved in a 3D program. I have only used 'Pro Desktop' prior to Google Sketchup, and it's shaping up to be nothing less than a breath of fresh air.












Whilst the non-pro version is free, the capabilties are far beyond childish.
A number of archeticture companies are using Sketchup as their flagship presentation vehicle and development tool. It's free.

Anyway, I was informed about the program by my cousin/uncle (don't ask), the Cheif 3D Developer at the University of Hertfordshire around three months ago. Ironically, only a month ago my product design teacher was preaching about it too.

Whilst i'm far from epic sky-scrapers, I intrigued by any 3D graphics that i could produce in Sketchup.

I then began to explore textures and found a free rending program called "Indigo Renderer" & its Google Sketchup plugin "Skindigo." Here are the links:-

Indigo Renderer Site: http://www.indigorenderer.com/joomla/

Indigo Renderer Core Download Page: http://www.indigorenderer.com/joomla/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=64&Itemid=99

Skindigo, (indigo renderer plugin) DOWNLOAD: http://www.box.net/shared/b18oqrs18d