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Create your own Augmented Reality with Google Sketchup

Create your own Augmented Reality with Google Sketchup

By Dave Pinter on December 24, 2008

If you were impressed by the Mini advertisement which used augmented reality Dan wrote about earlier this week, its now possible for anyone to replicate the same effect. Using a combination of Google Sketchup (free download), an Augmented Reality Plugin(free trial version available), and a webcam, 3d models can be placed in the real world. The AR-plugin allows you to place the 3D model over live video from your webcam, and move it around. ArchDaily tested the setup out and posted the below video showing pretty impressive results.

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Dave Pinter is a senior editor at PSFK and focuses on automotive, design and retail news. Dave is a New York based concept designer. He's written and contributed photography for PSFK targeting retail design and branding, automotive marketing and design, and the NYC creative culture scene.

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