To celebrate our new projects section we are now running a competition to see who can create the most popular project on Kropped. Everyone can enter and you may submit as many projects as you like.

Importing a 3D Google Sketchup model into 3D Studio Max is a key skill for all architectural visualisation artists. It allows us to export a Sketchup model to 3DS Max, a more powerful rendering program to create stunning renders and visuals.

In this quick tutorial I will explain how to create a 3d model lamp in Google Sketchup using an imported Autocad base drawing. This tutorial will cover the general concepts of modelling in Sketchup rather than focusing on specific tools.

It’s been a while since we ran a competition here on kropped, so we thought we would start with an easy one. Everyone can join in and you may submit as many entries as you like. The only rule is it must be an exterior shot, you may model it in any 3D software and edit it with Photoshop as much as you like, you may even use just Photoshop if you prefer.

Create this AutoCAD table lamp drawing from an image. In this tutorial I will discuss the techniques used to accurately generate a CAD elevation of this Mek Elek table lamp from the machine age.

This fantastic photo manipulation tutorial shows us how to create a cyborg’s awesome hand of Doom using an assortment of images and some Photoshop magic. In this tutorial, we walk you through transforming this human arm into a cyborg’s hand!

In this quick tutorial I will explain how to model a Sketchup lamp with the follow me tool. This is one of the most useful tools in Google Sketchup when used correctly. The standing lamp and table lamp are essentially 3 components and I will show you all the 3D steps required to create them.