Layering Style Effects in SketchFX – SketchUp Plugin of the Week #36
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This week’s extension allows you to create artistic renderings by layering effects on top of each other!
Plugin Name: SketchFX
Plugin Developer: Fluid Interactive
How Much does it cost? $89 or $149
Where do you get it?
Click here to download the free 10 day trial
Please note that I’m an affiliate for this extension, so if you decide to purchase, I will receive a commission.
Tool Functions
This extension allows you to layer various effects on top of your models, much like photoshop.
It’s a rendering software, but instead of rendering light and materials, it more renders styles.
It has 3 kinds of effects – Images, which generate images, filters, which alter images, and masks, which show or hide certain parts of images.
By taking all these effects and putting them together, you can generate many more looks than the stock SketchUp styles.
The documentation isn’t super strong, so your best bet for learning to use the extension is to start with the built-in default options, then adjust them until you start getting an idea of what the settings do.
Tips for working with this extension
- Turn off auto update if you have a slower computer
- Tapping the space key will take you out of the image that you’re in if auto update is off
- Turn off layers and geometry you don’t need to speed up your rendering times
- Practice your styles on simpler models
- Use the built in styles to experiment
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About Justin Geis
Hi, I'm Justin Geis, and I'm the founder of The SketchUp Essentials. I started using SketchUp as part of my work as a general contractor in 2008. I quickly realized the power of the software and started using it for personal projects. I started The SketchUp Essentials as a place to share easy to follow SketchUp tutorials and tips to help everyone harness the power of 3D Modeling in their lives. When not working with SketchUp, I enjoy playing soccer and spending time with my wife and our two dogs.
