AI Rendering ADDED TO SKETCHUP! But is it worth using?

In this video, we check out the new extension for SketchUp, Diffusion. Diffusion is an extension from SketchUp that allows you to create AI renderings directly from your models. Add a prompt or pick a preset to render in whatever style you'd like!

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[Thesketchupessentials]

Hi everyone! Let me know what you think about SketchUp Diffusion in the comments below! :)

[jacksiega]

I think a big factor going forward with diffusion is going to be the user base learning the language of this AI software. once we know how to prompt it better we might start to get more desirable results. being able to pinpoint certain elements of a photo would be super helpful aswell may be a new feature once it leaves labs

[alexmacfarlane]

Good analysis of a developmental tool, 'Things can only get better'!

[pcatful]

Thanks for the rundown! Always wanted a quick and dirty way to make SU images OK for viewing. All the Dennis methods I've done take too long, Visualizer came close but needed ability to adjust. What I want is lighting enhancement, entourage and background. But there is indeed a problem if the software is going to change materials etc. The client would immediately question the design. Addition of shaded lighting and reflections brings life to the model immediately.

[meikou]

I'm intrigued by this. I still run a permanent licence for 2020.

I'd like to know if you can get a generated image to match the viewport size? I like doing images with linework overlays and it's a pita trying to match a vray safe view to the sketchup window view.

Something like this my tempt me to jump on the sub bandwagon. The other reason I probably will is trimble have stopped supporting 202 format which is a bit mean imho as they know people have licenses.

[alwayspositivealways]

Is there a way to do parametric design just grasshopper inside SKP?

[aurisnow]

Hey Justin, thank you for your content is awesome. I've being following for years now. I do think this new tool is going to help tons, specially considering the other rendering tools where all paid and Blender learning curve so slow. I will def use it a lot for "quick and dirty" visualization on my projects. On a separate note, what happened to the 3D warehouse? I used to enjoy so much seeing how many times and when each of my models got downloaded, etc. Now I don't seem to get any info, just a shitty analytics graph... I will no longer upload my models because of it. Feels like they just want to use us the users and not give anything back. Cheers!

[paceosheam]

Really interesting view point. It’s early days but as you say a great tool like many others

[sabaxachapuridze]

hello. how can I use Sketchup diffusion in web version. I have not purchased Sketshup so is it might be reason? or does anyone have any idea how to use this AI for completely free?

[msdvrre]

Please help : my sketchup diffusion Generate no image. Many thanks

[colec]

Cool tool. I will be using this to help customers visualize projects better. The AI has a bit of randomness but that can always inspire an idea.

[lunatears]

One of my class midterms is making me make an outdoor space but I have no idea how to use sketchup

[ameliamorningstar]

Could the way you name materials in a model i.e. “rift cut white oak” v “wood” improve the material rendering?

[SkyscrapersConstructionSerbia]

The main problem with AI Rendering is that it takes a lot of renders and put a little bit of each of them into your render.
There are many more problems, these are just a few:
1. You cannot render from multiple perspectives because it will render differently each time.
2. He changes the design of the object too much and adds some unrealistic things (e.g. replace the wardrobe in place of the TV).
3. He himself invents the environment and roads and breaks them.
4. Textures are placed by him and you have no control over adjusting that texture.
5. Cannot create animation.
6. What if a client asks to change the rendering (for example, to increase the window size), how will we do the same rendering again? We can't do it at all.

There is also one good thing, which is called concept design, to give us an idea. I support AI for that.
In my opinion, for now it is best to stick to classic 3D modeling and rendering.

[katrinaa]

Justin Thank you so much for all your amazing videos, I have a quick question. Usually, Vray and Enscape are very heavy for my computer, so they made my computer shut down several times, so I wonder if does this AI also require an enough capacity on my computer. It seems it doesn't, but I want to make sure 100% ! Thank you

[lazibumm]

Thank you Justin, it's always good to have AI. Diffusion is lots of fun and a great tool at the very beginning of the design stage!^^

[robbierana]

Hi will you consider doing a video about how to get a render with a sketchup model into Coohom

[ReleasedComet]

Is it possible to use the same render style in different views?

[LamNguyen-rvii]

How to uninstall Diffusion? Thank you!

[leevanbinh]

I am trying to see how AI can be used in my work process, and so far, I can only see it used as an image generator for inspirational images to work from. I am using Skecthup and Layout for me work using Nick Sonders' methods. Even the renderings, as you have pointed out here, can not be controlled for accuracy. There are other AI software out there that can basically design the whole thing and go to CD's but they are for multi-family residential work, and not single-family custom projects.