Blender vs SketchUp - Which is Right for YOU?

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  • There are 8 key differences between Blender and SketchUp that you should be aware of. Inside this video, we cover:
    Introduction (00:00)
    1⃣ What's the Difference in Price? (01:55)
    2⃣ Which is Easier to Learn? (03:20)
    3⃣ Which is Easier to Use? (04:22)
    4⃣ Which is Better at Creating More Complex Models? (05:48)
    5⃣ Which is Better for Renderings? (07:08)
    6⃣ Which is Best for Animations? (10:57)
    7⃣ Which is Best for 2D Drawings and Construction Documents? (12:44)
    8⃣ Which is Best for 3D Printing, CNC Routing & Other Fabrication? (13:22)
    Did you figure out whether Blender or SketchUp is right for you?
    If you did, do us a quick favor and let us know which one is right for you in the comments below… or just let us know you liked the video by giving it a like 👍.
    From here, we recommend checking out one of the following videos:
    Watch This Before You Get Started With SketchUp (2023 Update)
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    Watch This Before you Get Started with Blender (7 Tips)
    • Watch This Before you ...
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    This video is the first in a new series on our TH-cam channel called:
    OFFICE HOURS with ALEX OLIVER
    • Office Hours with Alex...
    In each video, Alex answers a question from a student or TH-cam viewer like you.
    So, if you have a SketchUp question, ask it in the comments section of this video. We’ll do our best to respond to you quickly. And, your question might become the topic of a future video!
    The following works were used as examples in this video:
    "Timelapse: Sculpting Rain's Head" by Julien Kaspar (cloud.blender.org/p/stylized-...) licensed under CC BY 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/...)
    "701 Walking (File)" by Nacho Conesa (cloud.blender.org/p/animation...) licensed under CC BY 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/...)
    "03_025_A - Smoke sim 02" by Andy Goralczyk (cloud.blender.org/p/spring/5b...) licensed under CC BY 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/...)
    "agent-327-operation-barbershop-original-video-file.zip" by Francesco Siddi (cloud.blender.org/p/agent-327...) licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/...)
    "Henchman Cloth Simulation Test 1" by Luca Rood (cloud.blender.org/p/agent-327...) licensed under CC BY 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/...)
    "Fracture Dynamics" by Pablo Vazquez (cloud.blender.org/p/tears-of-...) licensed under CC BY 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/...)
    "barbershop interior - Improved entrance area" by Andy Goralczyk (cloud.blender.org/p/agent-327...) licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/...)
    "Barbershop interior - New seating area" by Andy Goralczyk (cloud.blender.org/p/agent-327...) licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Blender Institute, based on original characters (C) by Martin Lodewijk.
    "Agent Set Breakdown" by Andy Goralczyk (cloud.blender.org/p/agent-327...) licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Blender Institute, based on original characters (C) by Martin Lodewijk.
    "3D printable Bunny" by Andy Goralczyk (cloud.blender.org/p/3d-printi...) licensed under CC BY 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/...)
    "ATV buggy" by Rylan Wrigh (www.blender.org/download/demo...) licensed under CC BY 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/...)
    "Mr. Elephant" (www.blender.org/download/demo...) by Glenn Melenhorst (glennmel.artstation.com/)
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  • @SketchUpSchool
    @SketchUpSchool  4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Did you figure out whether Blender or SketchUp is right for you?
    If you did, do us a quick favor and let us know which one is right for you in the comments below… or just let us know you liked the video by giving it a like 👍.
    Got a SketchUp question you'd like to ask us? Ask it in the comments!

    • @Cathy29870
      @Cathy29870 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      As a hobby, I used a free version of SketchUp for several years and when I reached the limits of this software, I started to get bored. So I started learning Blender a few years ago to create organic models. Now, I can model, sculpt, render my models to print on canvas, and finally for a year I have 3D printers to bring my models to life. I no longer use SketchUp (except when I need to make architectural plans with precise measurements because it is very quick to achieve).

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Sounds like you traveled nearly the same path as we suggested to Steven in our video by starting with SketchUp and then adding Blender for the organic and sculpted models. Glad to hear that has worked out well for you!

    • @caissa6187
      @caissa6187 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Really appreciate the instructive video! Great tips, I'm going with Blender because (with the exception of #7) it seems to have most of what I'm looking for. also, I have the time to sit and play with the software so that's ok with me. Thanks!

    • @moisesmunoz5333
      @moisesmunoz5333 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      SketchUp School Hi I love your videos they are really helpful, I was wondering what laptop do you recommend for me an architecture student to use in uni, I was leaning towards a MacBook Pro 13 inch.

    • @gkgurukrupajewellers8280
      @gkgurukrupajewellers8280 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello.... Can you pls tell me that can we create our own design on sketchup make...... And can u pls tell that is it difficult to make an interior design of a huge villa with the help of blender... and which one will be be easier to use for bigger projects in future like making a ship with interior??? Pls reply on these quieres.... Thank you🙏🙏🙏

  • @RonAday
    @RonAday 3 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    I switched to Blender for all my woodworking shop designs. The animation and locked movements are key for me. And I am very tired of Tribble or Audodesk nerfing their products over and over. Open source is the way to go. Takes longer to learn, yes. More powerful and predictably immune from corporate nerfing, yes. And ... it's free. :)

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey Ron - happy to hear that the switch to Blender has been successful for you!

    • @attorianzo1
      @attorianzo1 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I would really be happy seeing you how you use blender for woodworking? would you make some videos for that?

  • @parentheses7777
    @parentheses7777 4 ปีที่แล้ว +116

    This is by far the most fair comparison I've ever seen on youtube!!!

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Awesome - glad to hear you liked it!

    • @Ratatted
      @Ratatted 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey minced xD

    • @parentheses7777
      @parentheses7777 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Ratatted Hello!!! : )

    • @julienckjm7430
      @julienckjm7430 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      The unbiasedness in his video made me appreciate this man like a lot.

    • @NasserMGH
      @NasserMGH 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      +1

  • @StinOfSin
    @StinOfSin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    What a clear and straightforward comparison, without getting too mired in the details that beginners wouldn't appreciate anyway! I can tell you put a lot of preparation and production into your videos, and it really shows, thank you!

  • @rajendrameena150
    @rajendrameena150 3 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    I learn Sketchup in the beginning and used almost all free extension of it like Fredo tools and Other. Then I inclined to blender and make it my first choice for modelling. Start from 2.8 release it becomes very intuitive and faster also i can get a lot of professional level tutorials both free and paid to kickstart my journey to Architectural Visualization and animation....

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for sharing your story!

    • @Claw94
      @Claw94 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      how is your journey going with Blender so far? Is it your go to choice for Archviz?

    • @rajendrameena150
      @rajendrameena150 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Claw94 yes, i still do concepting and modelling part in blender using boxcutter. But other material and rendering work in corona renderer due to its simplicity and photorealistic quality. But you can also use d5 or twinmotion instead of corona as quality is almost same but at my time corona was best. I also use 3ds max in my workflow as all archviz tutorials are mainly focused on 3ds max. It has huge library of models, textures,scripts &add-ons and in today's time you can find any model in max format. But still blender is unique in the way of its workflow, all tools under one software(feel of creative spirit), it is a complete package and it's development makes me stick to it and also I can't leave max due to its old legacy. But now surely, i don't use SketchUp but sometimes use moi 3d, this is my process but you can go with SketchUp and any renderer like lumion, d5, twinmotion or any other like vray. Also, it is not bad to learn to upgrade yourself and try your hands on new software and skills.

  • @howard6798
    @howard6798 4 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    I'm going to try Blender. Primary reason is I don't want to pay $299/yr for my use (non-professional, personal). I don't want an internet-based program. Having worked with advanced programs like Adobe Premiere, Photoshop and After Effects the "learning curve" ahead to learn Blender is not intimidating and I'm willing to put in the time. Thanks for the video!

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Awesome - based on everything you mentioned, Blender sounds like the perfect choice for you! Good luck!

    • @eljuanote5687
      @eljuanote5687 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      The "learning curve" in Sketchup is worse than Blender. There is far too much that Sketchup can not do and a beginner will be utterly defeated trying to figure out why.
      Avoiding such a headache would be my advice.

    • @aethelwolfe3539
      @aethelwolfe3539 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just try to make terrain in skp is a nightmare. I’m RhinoCAD it’s just a command called contour.

  • @gregoryannicchiarico3570
    @gregoryannicchiarico3570 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    I really like that, although your channel is SketchUp School, you give an honest comparison to Blender.

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      We worked really hard on trying to make an honest and fair comparison - happy to hear that shined through for you!

  • @nspidel
    @nspidel 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I've been working as a prop and environment artist using Blender for the past few years, and this is absolutely spot on. Really good video.

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Really happy to hear that you liked the video!

  • @rathemoor5712
    @rathemoor5712 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very impressed with how non-biased you were with your presentation and points. You were completely objective and told the viewer what product was (objectively) better for what they needed either for. Kudos to you.

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It is definitely our goal to help people make the best choice - whether that be SketchUp or a totally different tool. Happy you noticed!

    • @rathemoor5712
      @rathemoor5712 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SketchUpSchool Well, I wish you and SketchUp success. You definitely deserve it.

  • @vibhoryonzon2617
    @vibhoryonzon2617 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    First of all thank you so much Alex for this wonderful video. Well, I am interior designer and I have been working in sketchup for seven years. And for organic looking models I have 3D warehouse. That doesn't mean I underestimated Blender. But with it's steep learning curves it will be hard for me to shift to blender. As a interior designer can I stick with Vray Sketchup forever. 😊😊

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're very welcome! Glad you liked the video!

  • @PaulGJanzen
    @PaulGJanzen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That was a great comparison. Thank you. I used Sketchup for many years, but I always had to use a virtual Windows Pc, as I use Linux as my main OS. After I discovered Blender, it was goodbye Sketchup. In my case the price also makes a difference. I will always prefere OpenSource, if the software does what I need to. And Blender, like you said in the video is very capable of doing everything and more than Sketchup. Also, it maybe a little bit harder to learn, but it really pays of in the long run. And like others already commented the latest version is much more intuitive.

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for sharing your experience! Happy to hear that Blender has been the best choice for you!

  • @samirbhavsar
    @samirbhavsar 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've seen quite a few tutorials from you Guys and very well taught tutorials, very structured yet simple enough to understand and practice. This one is perfectly compared both tools. Thanks for such wonderful help.

  • @ericcvt
    @ericcvt 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Ive used blender since 2.76, for fun. I guess I'm now hooked to it. It is troublesome for me to switch. The presentation was wonderful.

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome - glad you liked the video, and happy to hear that Blender has worked well for you!

  • @impaqtfx4526
    @impaqtfx4526 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great video comparing Sketchup with Blender. I've used both and have a great appreciation for ease of use. Blender definitely has a much longer learning curve, but very impressive especially given that it's free. I create custom props and have found Blender extremely helpful in this area.

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you liked the video and thank you for sharing your experience! Very helpful!

  • @MsSuzza
    @MsSuzza 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Alex, excellent presentation - clear, concise and packed full of details. And, yes! I did figure out which one is right for me. Since I do woodworking, and graduating from being a hobbyist to a professional (had my first "paying" customer) I decided to go with Sketchup.

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      SketchUp is definitely a great choice for woodworking!

  • @edmcgugan2079
    @edmcgugan2079 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you. Nice and clear. Been using SU for over 10 years. Works well. Doing complex curved element modelling right now with 2019 Pro and it works very well. All static admittedly, which is all we need for our application. This was a good explanation though. Thank you.

  • @mimiFLM
    @mimiFLM 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great to have your information!! It’s really helpful to decide which one I should start first. I’ll start from SketchUP Pro as I want to use 2D drawings and construction informations.
    Thank you so much for making the video:)

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Really happy to hear this helped you make the choice!

  • @CreateWithGlenn
    @CreateWithGlenn 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    This video was one of the best pieces of professional guidance ever created and shared on TH-cam -you set a high standard that few can match. Thank you Sir.

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      You're welcome - glad you enjoyed it!

  • @steveodavis86
    @steveodavis86 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This video was fantastic. I'm only checking out the capabilities of 3D applications for home use and for some fun. Very insightful. I've subscribed and liked it regardless if I will end up dabbling in 3D. Good work!

  • @jimbowling8528
    @jimbowling8528 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    By profession I'm an urban/suburban planner (now retired), and I've used Sketchup extensively for 12 years now, and I've dabbled in Blender. I concur with your recommendations. Well done.

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks - glad to hear you agree!

  • @superviewer
    @superviewer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks. I had started in Sketchup a few years ago without getting very far. Then when Blender 2.8 came out I tried to get into it with not much succes. Now I'm back in Sketchup for it's simplicity and will pick up Blender when I have gained enough experience.

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good luck with learning SketchUp. And be sure to let us know if you have any questions!

  • @Titere05
    @Titere05 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice video man, totally on point and comprehensive. Liked

  • @nathans.509
    @nathans.509 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was about to start using Fusion 360 and came across your video. Definitely made a lot of sense to go with SketchUp instead. Thanks Alex, this was a very fair comparison.

  • @Ruvolk
    @Ruvolk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for the information. It's very enlightening. I have already looked into SketchUp. The question came up about Blender. Now I know I need to learn it!

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome! Glad the video was helpful!

  • @Farresyasser
    @Farresyasser 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your videos are just soooo informative . I now know what I need. Thank you soo much ❤

  • @frankbonura5710
    @frankbonura5710 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great Video, thank you. I use both programs and I think you hit on all the important differences.

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome! Glad to hear your experience matches up with what we covered in the video.

  • @tonycharron73
    @tonycharron73 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the great review of the 2 software tools. I was able to decide to begin with Sketchup because of your video, as I am laying out a basement finish project for my house. Blender does sound like something I will be entertaining for future projects though.

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome! Glad it was helpful, and good luck with the project! Be sure to contact us at team@sketchupschool.com if you have any questions along the way.

  • @ericmoore549
    @ericmoore549 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I use SketchUp quite a bit at my work. I am learning Blender now for use with animations and such. I found this video helpful. Thanks for sharing.

  • @scottsingleton43
    @scottsingleton43 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very informative! Thank you!. I've been using the free version of sketchup for years for personal projects. I dislike the fact that they changed it to web use only as I don't always have access to the internet. I'm getting into 3d printing soon and will try out blender. Great job!

  • @geoffphil
    @geoffphil ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Alex. You really know your stuff!

  • @biggim3265
    @biggim3265 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This was so helpful, many thanks I will now opt for SketchUp Pro to draw up my interior Design plans. Compared to other options out there like Auto Cad and Vectorworks it seems to be the fastest to learn and the cheapest as well. Great to have your info on rendering plug ins too, will consider v - ray once I master basic skills.

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're welcome! I think you're making a great choice (with solid reasoning) in SketchUp for your interior design plans.

  • @stefan2861
    @stefan2861 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you. Your video's are helpful!

  • @jobynamcgee8563
    @jobynamcgee8563 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As a student in the Sketchup School, I am very interested in your feedback. I eventually plan to go on to rendering but have a lot more to learn about "clean" modeling. I totally agree with everything you have said here. These models and process require a good computer, which I now have. I think that learning 3d modeling in Sketchup to the max, including a few extensions for SU, before worrying about Blender as you seem to suggest. . Eventually I hope to learn more about how best build models in SU that can be exported into Blender.

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Jobyna - For the types of projects you are working on, I do think you're on the right path with learning SketchUp first and then adding Blender down the road.

  • @martin_minds
    @martin_minds 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thank you. helped a lot!

  • @mikekaiser700
    @mikekaiser700 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video!!! thanks for taking the time to do it. I think you are spot on. I have been using Sketchup 2014 for years. In architecture and furniture design. I been wanting to up my game and work on more improved renderings. I just started using Blender and the interface is more difficult to wrap my head around. So to keep my efficiency with molding i have been using both with exporting and importing models. have you tried this? how does it work with for you? Any tips and tricks you would like to share?

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes, if you are comfortable modeling in SketchUp and then want to take those models into Blender to take advantage of Blender-only features, that can work really well. We will definitely put that sort of workflow on our list as a possible future topic for a video.

  • @SteveRuggMastermarketeer
    @SteveRuggMastermarketeer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks I was not sure which would be best. I toyed with the idea of Gaming Environments. If I had pursed that Blender would have been the best choice.
    Appreciate the time it takes you to do these videos.

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome! Glad this video helped!

  • @valen9882
    @valen9882 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This was REALLY helpful, thank you so much! I am going to invest time learning Blender, since I´m a graphic designer and I need the software for more complicated subjects such as modeling stuff, animation, rendering in a realistic way, and so on. Thank you so much.

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You're very welcome! If you're interested, we have a Blender channel as well that you can find here: www.youtube.com/@BlenderAcademydotcom

  • @livier87
    @livier87 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great information! I just started with SketchUp 😃, but my goal is to learn both programs.

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you liked the video and best of luck!

  • @sovrandigital9249
    @sovrandigital9249 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks a lot for your this VIDEO, I had the same query and it helps me a lot to be finalized,
    First SketchUp than Blender

  • @FreddieStreeterYT
    @FreddieStreeterYT 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video and very through. I also have a hard time deciding because produce films and wanna get into VFX. This was very helpful.

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Happy to hear you found the video to be helpful!

  • @tabish128
    @tabish128 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The best comparison video on you tube...thanks

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you liked it! And you're welcome!

  • @ricardodaza7988
    @ricardodaza7988 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    it was a great comparison video, thanks. it helped me a lot

  • @ruthannemarie2668
    @ruthannemarie2668 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    so since I'm trying to create backgrounds for my comic that can be customized and fit my story better I'm going for Blender. thank you so much! I was really lost on which program I wanted.

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Blender could be a good choice. But just so that you know, SketchUp is a really popular tool for creating comic backgrounds. Here is a forums thread with examples of using SketchUp to create objects and background to use in comics: sketchucation.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=81&t=71573

  • @mvstudios1
    @mvstudios1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank u. Your videos are very informative. I don't usually comment, like subscribe but u earned it. U took the time to explain in a thorough way. Good j

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome! And glad to hear you subscribed!

  • @DarkAutumn3D
    @DarkAutumn3D 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've been a 3D model artist, working with games engines for 19 years now... Fantastic question! I've always been into drawing out room plans, starships schematics, etc. since I was about 13 years old. I do use both pieces of software but I feel that things would be much faster in Blender and other things would be faster in Sketchup. I've set my units and scales up precisely so that I can easily export, to exact scale, from Sketchup to Blender though.

  • @LuluMora-dy5ou
    @LuluMora-dy5ou 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So so many thank bro ! it still working ! wish you so much happy in life

  • @dyneryzen
    @dyneryzen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great comparison! Blender 2.9 came up with a lot new features for easier architectural models, so it's a no brainer for me to choose blender. But I have to give it to SketchUp for virtually having more or less drag and drop things. I also do animations, so, again, blender is the final choice for me

  • @donaldkirson9351
    @donaldkirson9351 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Blender. This was one of the best instructional videos I've ever seen. Great job!

  • @reyn0death
    @reyn0death 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That mug though :D tx for the vid

  • @thatmukundbalaji
    @thatmukundbalaji 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've used both and they both are quite fairly matched in my opinion.

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for sharing your experience!

  • @nsxfever9513
    @nsxfever9513 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great info in this video 👍

  • @michaelmcgowan4969
    @michaelmcgowan4969 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I live in small room and was just looking for a buy furniture and organised it. I am also starting a businesses in hospitality and needed a way to create floor plans. But after watching you video. My choice is clear SketchUp will be my choice. "Thinking ahead blender will be good for somethings in my business plans down the road. I really got a lot out of the video thanks.

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sounds to me like you're making a good choice to start with SketchUp. Glad the video helped!

  • @steveyoung836
    @steveyoung836 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am going to use Sketch Up. After looking at some Blender vids, it looks fabulous, but I need it predominantly for a house extension and redesign of several rooms in the house and need the drawings for the builders to get a very good idea of what we need.
    So from now on I will be looking for Sketch Up tutorials.
    Thank you very much for this very helpful video.

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're very welcome! Glad it was helpful, and good luck with the project! Be sure to contact us at team@sketchupschool.com if you have any questions along the way.

    • @steveyoung836
      @steveyoung836 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I am going to start looking at your vids to start from scratch tonight. Thanks.

  • @katekrasnova5091
    @katekrasnova5091 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow!!!! So interesting!!!! Thank you a lot !

  • @Holaaparty
    @Holaaparty 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    After a year that I've switched from Sketchup to Blender just for sake of faster built in render engine for my interior work, now I'm learning to do VFX shot in blender XD , such a good decision I made it helps me improve my skills a lot that I couldn't think I would.

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Really happy to hear that the switch has been worthwhile for you!

  • @archcast5550
    @archcast5550 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Been using sketchup roughly 8 years then discovered blender and linux , it was the time when cashflow was not good blender helped me a lot because it is free... Sketchup is nice because of GIS plugin but blender now has also GIS plugin for site analysis. . I can say Sketchup is nice when there are no budget constraints. Blender is also nice when you are just starting out. RTX support even if you do not have rtx card is also possible in blender experimental builds that saves my office by not throwing away my old titan x gpu . Thank you for not being biased... Great content subscribing!

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you liked the video! And thank you for sharing your experience with others - really helpful!

  • @cooldragon919
    @cooldragon919 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you!
    Made my life easier.🤝

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome! Glad to hear it!

  • @SUL-KSA
    @SUL-KSA 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for this useful and clear video

  • @CHRoOMAX
    @CHRoOMAX 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Been using SketchUp frequently for 2-3 years and started using it even earlier, now, having recently found out about Blender's cycles render engine, I've started my architectural journey in Blender and have already found success in render quality. The modelling part is still not as fast as SketchUp for me, but all the control and extra features you get with Blender solidifies my now-changed opinion that Blender is a step above, not only as far as photorealism goes, but especially when it comes to animating your presentations and controlling movement. That being said, SketchUp is definitely way faster to learn and better for quicker model production.

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Happy to hear that you've been able to make a successful transition to Blender. If you can make that leap, it's certainly a powerful application!

  • @martinsantos3781
    @martinsantos3781 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for this. Im searching and planning to switch from Sketchup to Blender

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're very welcome!

    • @faresjawad3096
      @faresjawad3096 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Don't if u r an architect or interior / landscape designer .. or even structural engineer .

    • @dtz3ddesign91
      @dtz3ddesign91 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@faresjawad3096 why is that?

  • @JayCWhiteCloud
    @JayCWhiteCloud 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks...it was helpful...
    I'm a "Pro" user of ver 18 of Sketchup...I'm moving to Blender and waiting for it to catch up to the many of us that are tired of being left behind by this company and its "boardroom," profit margins being more important than old licence holders or the future of the program. Blender (I think) will only get better with time as it applies to Architecture...
    Thanks again for your video...

  • @stephenjchard
    @stephenjchard 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very useful, thanks....think I'll be going with Sketchup.

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad to hear you figured out that SketchUp was the right choice for you!

  • @2sites
    @2sites 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    this was really honest and thorough. I really appreciate this video.

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      We really appreciate the kind words!

  • @stourleykracklite7663
    @stourleykracklite7663 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Super helpful. Thanks!

  • @arisavios2405
    @arisavios2405 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i found your video very helpful. i have been using sketch up 4 years now and i found it really easy to learn and use. but, i think sketchup have a lot of limits. i believe that if you master autoCAD and you can produce all your technical and 2d drawings from there, blender should be a better or more professional if you will, software to use.

  • @matthiasgarnier8
    @matthiasgarnier8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really helped, thanks a lot! I'm going to gull full in with Sketchup pro, and then try Blender for rendering!

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome! That sounds like a great combo!

  • @153naomi
    @153naomi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    At Sketchup, I created a project for my entire house. It is very fast and most of all I like connecting objects and accurate, fast measurements and especially the possibility to use auxiliary lines. I am using the latest free Sketchup 2017 offline. I then export interior designs for friends, including furniture, to Blender and use amazing rendering there. And I also present the tour in Blender. For me, it's an ideal combination of both great programs, because I mainly create interiors.

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for sharing how you use SketchUp and Blender together - sounds like a great combination for you!

  • @PaulNewman3503
    @PaulNewman3503 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I have been using SketchUp for years and your videos have been a great help to me. Thank you. One question I do have is, can I import my SketchUp models into blender to take advantage of the the rendering that Blender seems so good at? I have used Shaderlight in the past for my renderings and appreciate your recommendations for other programs. Cheers.

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes, you can take your SketchUp models into Blender to render them. The upside is that Blender has fantastic rendering capabilities and it's also free - so no added expense to give it a try. The downside is that you'll need to invest some time into developing a workflow for bringing your SketchUp models into Blender and modifying them for rendering purposes.
      Another option is to use a SketchUp extension like V-Ray for SketchUp (which is comparable to the Cycles rendering engine in Blender). It's a paid extension (as opposed to Blender being free), but you can render your SketchUp models inside SketchUp which is a bit easier than learning to take them into Blender.
      And if you are looking for a real-time rendering option comparable to Blender's EEVEE engine, you can try tools like Lumion, Twinmotion or Enscape3D. They are a little easier to use with your SketchUp models out of the box when compared to brining SketchUp models into Blender.

  • @mohammedqadir6187
    @mohammedqadir6187 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Really important and realistic points, the same question I asked myself

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for taking the time to share!

  • @Hongsen
    @Hongsen 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am blender user since five years. Honestly this is by far the most fair and guiding comparison.
    If anyone keen to learn 3D animation and VFX then blender is perfect suit for them.

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Really happy to hear that you agree with the way we compared the two applications!

  • @mctuble
    @mctuble 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great comparison. Been learning blender but might switch to sketchup since I only need simple 3d models

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, if you just need to create simple models, SketchUp could be quicker to learn for that.

  • @munichgerman1036
    @munichgerman1036 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really like your ideas sir.
    and i love to see more of your tutorials, now i'm using both blender and sketchup. this two application are so powerful, but i need to learn more, that's why please make more tutorials :)

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Happy to hear you like the videos and we'll definitely be publishing more! Be sure to subscribe to our channel so you know when we release the next ones.

    • @munichgerman1036
      @munichgerman1036 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SketchUpSchool Thank you so much, Sir!

  • @surendravishnoi5328
    @surendravishnoi5328 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    just needed this one

  • @moustachenoir07
    @moustachenoir07 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    ALL YOUR VIDEOS ARE HELPFULL THANK YOU ALOT .

  • @petergreenslade6194
    @petergreenslade6194 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic video, very informative. After watching this I think I want to learn both SketchUp and Blender. It was said SketchUp is better for plans and documents. Just wondering what would be a good add-on software in Blender for plans and documents? Maybe someone reading this has an idea.

  • @cyber4joy
    @cyber4joy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Started Sketchup years ago but left it behind when payment model started to change. Liked Rhino better specially when I had to pay for either to get full features. Like grasshopper in Rhino but lately started looking at Blender 2.8. I hate to say it but after learning the others learning Blender was not difficult at all especially the modeling side. The rendering I have not needed much but I figure it will be same level of difficulty as the rest.
    Overall I think becoming Blender expert would have been the best choice to start with.

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad to hear that you have landed on Blender and that it's been a relatively smooth transition!

  • @Heatherhigleydrums
    @Heatherhigleydrums 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    which would you recommend for a starting garden designer (i.e smaller outdoor spaces) in order to show qualities of hard landscaping and also decent plant simulations whose form you have some control over over? Can it display plan views with dimension lines? What can I import Blender work into to get it into a form for construction plans? is there a video on that? Thanks!

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      For garden design, I would recommend SketchUp. You can create all of the hard landscaping using native tools as well as some extensions. Then when it comes time to visualize the plants, you'd have two choices: 1) You can find lots of great plants in the 3D Warehouse to use in SketchUp. However, you have to be careful about having too many polygons (slowing your model down). 2) If you are looking to create more realistic renderings, then you can take your SketchUp model into a program like Lumion or Twinmotion and use their realistic plant libraries to fill-in all the vegetation.
      SketchUp allows you to easily create plan views, and LayOut (which comes with SketchUp Pro) allows you to add dimensions and other annotations. So you could always import a Blender file into SketchUp if you wanted to use LayOut to create annotated plans. Unfortunately, we don't have a video covering that workflow.

  • @bloodicing3481
    @bloodicing3481 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thank you so much sir!

  • @m.g9011
    @m.g9011 4 ปีที่แล้ว +105

    #9 community
    Just search for tutorials and look at the results..
    Sketchup: How to model a house
    Blender: How to model a three-headed lizard

    • @lalallaa12
      @lalallaa12 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😂😂😂

    • @doyunkwak550
      @doyunkwak550 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Well i do not want to offend everyone but if you did a little bit of research on the blender community this is not true lol

    • @m.g9011
      @m.g9011 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@doyunkwak550 well, last time I checked they had a dude dressed like a superhero called Captain Disillusion.. as if that wasn't cringy enough they started the siminar with "ladies and blendermen" lol

    • @doyunkwak550
      @doyunkwak550 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@m.g9011 not a fan of captain disillusion myself.... but people like blender guru or anyone else is great

    • @uniplays-onbreak
      @uniplays-onbreak 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      🤣🤣🤣

  • @gustavo72160
    @gustavo72160 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why your are so perfect maaan ! thanks alex a lottt

  • @michaelcarlucci9281
    @michaelcarlucci9281 4 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    Blender... All day, every day... PERIOD!

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Glad to hear that Blender is the right tool for you!

  • @sylviavanessen-timofeeff199
    @sylviavanessen-timofeeff199 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I want to learn making 3D models for a 3D printer. And I’m looking around for a good and free 3D modeling program.
    thanks to your clear comparisons between sketch up and Blender, I know Blender is a good option for me.

  • @rodneil4734
    @rodneil4734 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great as always.

  • @FByugo
    @FByugo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    now i know blender is the way for me, thank you and have a nice day everyone!

  • @alaaentabi7879
    @alaaentabi7879 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    There is an option in Maya where you can give vertexes colors so in other programs like unreal engine you can assign these vertexs to behave in other way ( like the whole model being effected by the wind excluding these vertexs) , does it exist in blender ?

    • @RoloTV2
      @RoloTV2 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Alaa Entabi yes! There is a Vertex color mode where you can paint your model.

    • @alaaentabi7879
      @alaaentabi7879 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@RoloTV2 Thanks for the comment man ! I already got into blender and ooh boy I should've done this a long time ago, the program is insanely good
      I never got back to vertex painting thou, should check that out

  • @ClaudioRoRibeiro
    @ClaudioRoRibeiro 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank u it worked.

  • @indianman1945
    @indianman1945 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very Helpful video.

  • @emanueleleschiera6034
    @emanueleleschiera6034 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    congratulation you made greats and smart tutorial, well done!

  • @sluka32
    @sluka32 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    0:00 i love how you put fnaf AR shop theme in your intro, it's pretty funny

  • @cekuhnen
    @cekuhnen 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We just finished another semester and time is money or get the homework done right showed how quickly sketchup just fails when you do something semi complex particularly when you deal with curved surfaces. And then dealing with uv texturing and rounded edges becomes a major pain. While the uv texturing in sketchup is perfect for flat surfaces - that’s also then kinda it.
    Modeling basic stuff in sketchup and rendering in blender offers a workflow that also defeats Enscape or Lumion.
    Too bad blender has a deeper learning curve to jump into it.
    The ease to jump into it about sketchup is really true.

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for sharing your experience.

  • @desviz
    @desviz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks! This is very informative. I have some particular questions for you concerning Blender and a CAD program called MicroStation...should i ask here or ???

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, go ahead and post your questions here.

  • @Iaconiq
    @Iaconiq 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks this helps!

  • @vietnamhandicrafts3130
    @vietnamhandicrafts3130 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you very much for the video. I have a question is that I am creating 3d intarsia wood art so which 3d program do you recommend? TIA

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  ปีที่แล้ว

      I think that Blender is probably the better choice for visualizing your 3D intarsia wood art designs. If you're interested, we have started a channel for Blender that you can find here: www.youtube.com/@BlenderAcademydotcom

  • @emmaslow
    @emmaslow ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I migrated Sketchup 8 from whatever pc or laptop I had for years, and then somehow managed to lose my files, but luckily grabbed Sketchup Make 2017 before the free desktop version got retired. I use it a lot but only ever for personal use, and I'm so glad I've been able to hang on to it for so many years, because I'm not a natural at learning this, and even some 20+ years on, although I can produce a 3D house model fast, and can do full construction plans etc, how I achieve it is still clunky. I can't imagine having to keep learning a slightly different version - I'd have given up, I think. I can't even manage the web version, as not everything I use is available (or maybe just not obvious to find), and navigation is hard on your hands - much less useable than my ergonomic mouse with the desktop version. I've just installed Blender, as I'd like to be able to do renovation animations, where the 'old' elements of a house fly away and new items drop down and slide in - like a TV renovation programme - but watching this video makes me think I'll invest a bit more time still in exploring Sketchup extensions before tackling a whole new programme. I love the VR capability of Autodesk's Maya - but that's a way too steep investment for what is essentially a leisure past time for me! Thanks for covering so much info without disappearing down technical rabbit holes. I found this comparison & explanation video really, really helpful.

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you liked the video and that it was helpful. And thanks for sharing your experience!

  • @ShirshenduPurkayestha
    @ShirshenduPurkayestha 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for this video... Liked it

  • @nachiketh3650
    @nachiketh3650 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Really great video!
    after getting too many crashes in a 100mb 4mil poly file I've finally decided to learn blender which can handle 45mil easily. ( I have been using sketchup as a kid, for over 9 years.)
    Sketchup hsa become so under-innovative since trimble.

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, Blender can handle much higher polygon models and is a really good tool for projects that need that level of detail.

  • @pickledshoe
    @pickledshoe 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just downloaded blender so stoked XD

  • @johnkennedy5655
    @johnkennedy5655 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a quick question for anybody who was left watching this thread I like to do some small fabricating work mostly in Steel like designing small car trailers swinging and rolling doors and any other simple bits and pieces that come along because of a health issue at the moment I can't do this in the workshop so just to keep myself busy while inside I was wondering which is the best for doing this type of work SketchUp or blender just something that I could drive up and print off a cut list and admire my designs no matter how bad they are if someone could point me in the right direction that would be great as I would like to be able to see my designs in Steel
    If you can help thank you very much

  • @laboratoriumworkshopilmuko3529
    @laboratoriumworkshopilmuko3529 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    to do a standard 3d modeling I use SketchUp as well as for 3d printing job, thanx to SketchUp for its precise dimension (up to 0.001 mm precision) and also the guide tool in SketchUp is quite helpful where there's no such a tool in blender (or Maya). Blender is free, but it takes a longtime to create just a simple 3d geometry which it must be precise in dimension. So, if you need a precision go for SketchUp, but if you need complex design with less precision you might go for blender

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for sharing your experience!

  • @gloriasimpson3011
    @gloriasimpson3011 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello I’m a Interior Decorator and want to be able to take a picture on my iPhone 12 of a clients room and redesign the room visually how do I do this and what do I use please help I’m not that great with computers I need the simplest way

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      There may be other solutions out there, but one way to do it would be to take the picture and use it to create a 3D model of the room in SketchUp. Then you can use SketchUp's tools to redesign the room.
      It's not the sort of thing that is so simple you can learn how to do that in a day, but if you invest some time into learning how to use SketchUp, it is the sort of thing where this type of project is fairly easy to do in SketchUp.
      Since you mentioned you're not great with computers, we recommend you take a look at our SketchUp Video Course Library as an option to most easily learn SketchUp. We've taught thousands of people just like you with no prior 3D computer design experience how to use SketchUp for professional projects similar to the ones you need to do. You can learn more here: sketchupschool.com/video-course-library