Thanks Matt. Nice work. I need to show a client how a custom dining table will look in his existing room. Your tutorial has given me enough info (I think) to do the interior photo match.
No worries Matt, sorted. Window -styles - edit.....and then MODELLING. Sorry mate, your video didn't make that clear. All the best, and thanks again for pointing me in a generally clear direction.
Matt, I really enjoyed your video. I think this is exact process to follow if I want to show my client new windows, too. If you have other videos that help display more "before & after" designs please let me know. Again, great job.
Hi Drew, Sorry I don't have much in the way of 'before and after' designs/images in a shareable format but use this process quite often to present design ideas and iterations to clients. It might be a bit difficult to present new windows (I"m usually doing things like mantles, bookcases etc) but I think you could develop a process to get it done. BTW I'm actually presenting a short session at SketchUp BaseCamp 2018 in Palm Springs this September demonstrating some of the tricks I've developed to leverage the capabilities of PhotoMatch for Contractors. If there's a chance you're going to BaseCamp, look me up? If you decide to go 'they' sent me a link to share with friends that gets $50 off per ticket and I'd be happy to pass it along to you... Best, Matt
This was an excellent video and your way of explaining is fantastic! I recently started using sketchup to model some of my builds, and also recently found your other channel. I’m not sure how I stumbled onto this channel of yours but sure glad I did. Can you tell me how you are seamlessly moving your camera and perspective views so fluidly?
I've sort of abandoned this channel but glad you find it helpful. All my fluid manipulation of models in SketchUp is done with a SpaceMousePro from 3D Connexion... it's the ONLY way to model IMHO. Check out various models and options at their website. Even the most basic model has the 'joystick' feature that makes it possible, other bells and whistles are frosting. BTW I've focused my main energy on Next Level Carpentry where you'll see SketchUp used for 'real world' projects and practical applications. Thanks for commenting... feel free to add other thoughts and observations anytime, OK jmlcolorado? Best, Matt
I think between your ideas and some clever plugins there is way for me show my clients so window/wall options. Thanks for the offer but I'll be on vacation with family. Regards, Drew
Drew, if you find yourself in a PhotoMatch pickle hit me up with questions and I'll try to help out. BTW have you seen the other Digital Jobsite video I did showing how to use it for adding a little entryway roof? Might be a few useable tidbits there for you. You should be able to find it under the Videos tab if it doesn't come up in a search. Best, Matt
Ok, I am spent the better part of this weekend working on learning/watching/trying out different techniques - and I really think you're approach is what I need to learn in order to present my solutions. Since we only work with exterior walls - my models are very simple but hard to fit into my match photo - and I really think the walls aren't square - but to show the client the end product I need learn how to scale or minor adjust my models to fit.
Sounds like you're doing your homework! Not sure if you've seen this video or not: czcams.com/video/OSrMQw2xgVI/video.html but even if you have it might be worth a re-watch because I address issues that might make it appear '...the walls aren't square...' and a couple subtle things I do by way of guessing and adjusting to end up with an acceptable final image. I'll have reduced access to computers this week but will try to reply if you comment again. One thing I'll leave you with for now is to think through what you want to show with the end result photomatch when you take the picture you'll be working with. Some homes just flat out don't lend themselves to this process. You might be able to get a photo using a drone or something but that may well defeat the purpose too. Keep me posted on your progress? This is the kind of perspective I need for putting together the BaseCamp presentation in September... Best, Matt
I widdled the wall down and squeezed it in. Now I need to work on the final display (interation) to present to my Client. We work with exterior wall panels, coatings, window and doors - giving old building a much needed facelift - Sketchup is a perfect tool
With your apparent determination I've no doubt you'll build an effective workflow using SketchUp for client presentations. I wouldn't be surprised if you'd have things to teach me about tweaking PhotoMatch for yet another unique and useful application when you've worked through the process 😁😎
Hey MattThis is a wonderful tutorial - Indeed you made my day with this explanation.However - I am wondering if you send your composite to v-ray to render.Would it render and blend in in real photorealistic way...considering if you provide proper match light and sunlighting.Would you be able to post a demonstration video --- how you do blending of mantle with photorealistic rendition that blends with the background.This help will be much appreciate by all of us here...to learn how to do perfect photo-realistic composite.
Milind, Glad you like the tutorial... PhotoMatch is one of the most beneficial aspects of SketchUp, isn't it?! There's many people smarter than me that might have a different response to your question but my answer is mostly 'no'. As far as SketchUp is concerned the imported photo is nothing more than a unique texture on a flat plane. Rendering shadows, etc requires surfaces for 'photon mapping' and since the image is 'flat' there's no data for the software algorithms. That said, if you would take a professionally lit photo for importing I'll bet someone good with V-ray or Lumion could replicate the actual lighting on the 3D model and get much more realistic lighting effects on the composite. Unfortunately I have next to zero experience with rendering software but know there's others willing and able to better answer your question. Best, Matt
This is the most helpful photomatch video for rooms that I've seen. Thanks!
Thanks Matt. Nice work. I need to show a client how a custom dining table will look in his existing room. Your tutorial has given me enough info (I think) to do the interior photo match.
No worries Matt, sorted. Window -styles - edit.....and then MODELLING. Sorry mate, your video didn't make that clear. All the best, and thanks again for pointing me in a generally clear direction.
Matt thank you so much your tutorials are extremely helpful
Matt, I really enjoyed your video. I think this is exact process to follow if I want to show my client new windows, too. If you have other videos that help display more "before & after" designs please let me know. Again, great job.
Hi Drew, Sorry I don't have much in the way of 'before and after' designs/images in a shareable format but use this process quite often to present design ideas and iterations to clients. It might be a bit difficult to present new windows (I"m usually doing things like mantles, bookcases etc) but I think you could develop a process to get it done. BTW I'm actually presenting a short session at SketchUp BaseCamp 2018 in Palm Springs this September demonstrating some of the tricks I've developed to leverage the capabilities of PhotoMatch for Contractors. If there's a chance you're going to BaseCamp, look me up? If you decide to go 'they' sent me a link to share with friends that gets $50 off per ticket and I'd be happy to pass it along to you... Best, Matt
This video is great, thank you so much! It has really helped me
Matt thank you .
You're welcome, Juan! Thanks for watching and commenting...
This was an excellent video and your way of explaining is fantastic! I recently started using sketchup to model some of my builds, and also recently found your other channel. I’m not sure how I stumbled onto this channel of yours but sure glad I did.
Can you tell me how you are seamlessly moving your camera and perspective views so fluidly?
I've sort of abandoned this channel but glad you find it helpful. All my fluid manipulation of models in SketchUp is done with a SpaceMousePro from 3D Connexion... it's the ONLY way to model IMHO. Check out various models and options at their website. Even the most basic model has the 'joystick' feature that makes it possible, other bells and whistles are frosting. BTW I've focused my main energy on Next Level Carpentry where you'll see SketchUp used for 'real world' projects and practical applications. Thanks for commenting... feel free to add other thoughts and observations anytime, OK jmlcolorado? Best, Matt
I think between your ideas and some clever plugins there is way for me show my clients so window/wall options.
Thanks for the offer but I'll be on vacation with family.
Regards,
Drew
Drew, if you find yourself in a PhotoMatch pickle hit me up with questions and I'll try to help out. BTW have you seen the other Digital Jobsite video I did showing how to use it for adding a little entryway roof? Might be a few useable tidbits there for you. You should be able to find it under the Videos tab if it doesn't come up in a search.
Best, Matt
Ok, I am spent the better part of this weekend working on learning/watching/trying out different techniques - and I really think you're approach is what I need to learn in order to present my solutions.
Since we only work with exterior walls - my models are very simple but hard to fit into my match photo - and I really think the walls aren't square - but to show the client the end product I need learn how to scale or minor adjust my models to fit.
Sounds like you're doing your homework! Not sure if you've seen this video or not: czcams.com/video/OSrMQw2xgVI/video.html but even if you have it might be worth a re-watch because I address issues that might make it appear '...the walls aren't square...' and a couple subtle things I do by way of guessing and adjusting to end up with an acceptable final image. I'll have reduced access to computers this week but will try to reply if you comment again.
One thing I'll leave you with for now is to think through what you want to show with the end result photomatch when you take the picture you'll be working with. Some homes just flat out don't lend themselves to this process. You might be able to get a photo using a drone or something but that may well defeat the purpose too.
Keep me posted on your progress? This is the kind of perspective I need for putting together the BaseCamp presentation in September... Best, Matt
I widdled the wall down and squeezed it in. Now I need to work on the final display (interation) to present to my Client.
We work with exterior wall panels, coatings, window and doors - giving old building a much needed facelift - Sketchup is a perfect tool
With your apparent determination I've no doubt you'll build an effective workflow using SketchUp for client presentations. I wouldn't be surprised if you'd have things to teach me about tweaking PhotoMatch for yet another unique and useful application when you've worked through the process 😁😎
Hey MattThis is a wonderful tutorial - Indeed you made my day with this explanation.However - I am wondering if you send your composite to v-ray to render.Would it render and blend in in real photorealistic way...considering if you provide proper match light and sunlighting.Would you be able to post a demonstration video --- how you do blending of mantle with photorealistic rendition that blends with the background.This help will be much appreciate by all of us here...to learn how to do perfect photo-realistic composite.
Milind, Glad you like the tutorial... PhotoMatch is one of the most beneficial aspects of SketchUp, isn't it?! There's many people smarter than me that might have a different response to your question but my answer is mostly 'no'. As far as SketchUp is concerned the imported photo is nothing more than a unique texture on a flat plane. Rendering shadows, etc requires surfaces for 'photon mapping' and since the image is 'flat' there's no data for the software algorithms. That said, if you would take a professionally lit photo for importing I'll bet someone good with V-ray or Lumion could replicate the actual lighting on the 3D model and get much more realistic lighting effects on the composite. Unfortunately I have next to zero experience with rendering software but know there's others willing and able to better answer your question. Best, Matt
Aargh, tearing me hair out! Cant get the styles window to show match photo dialog. Sketchup 8 issue, 'haps?