In this item you will design a set for a blackbox larp using the 3D-design software SketchUp. The workshop assumes absolutely no experience with SketchUp or other CAD-modelling software (computer assisted design) or other 3D-modelling software.
You will follow along and step by step repeat exactly the commands shown, to learn the most basic functions of the software, and be introduced to the most basic principles and best practices.
The idea is to demonstrate the power of a program with a low barrier to entry, and provide you with some basic context for following tutorials on YouTube, by making the beginning less overwhelming.
Preparation: You need to bring your own laptop or MacBook, and download and install a trial version of SketchUp. Many people find SketchUp easier to navigate using a mouse than a trackpad, but it is not necessary. I will not be using one myself.
For anyone worried about system requirements, the workshop will be run from a 2017 PowerMac.
SketchUp can be downloaded here: https://help.sketchup.com/en/admin/sketchup-free