{"id":7572,"date":"2019-02-13T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-02-13T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/architizer.wpengine.com\/skatter-for-sketchup\/"},"modified":"2023-11-21T03:28:26","modified_gmt":"2023-11-21T08:28:26","slug":"skatter-for-sketchup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/architizer.com\/blog\/practice\/tools\/skatter-for-sketchup\/","title":{"rendered":"Game Changer: Skatter Could Be the Most Valuable SketchUp Plugin Yet for Architects"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><p><em>Architizer\u2019s <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tech.architizer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tech Directory<\/a> <\/strong>is a database of tech tools for architects \u2014 from the latest <a href=\"https:\/\/tech.architizer.com\/listing\/generative-design-ai-software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">generative design and AI<\/a>\u00a0to <a href=\"https:\/\/tech.architizer.com\/listing\/rendering-and-visualization\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rendering and visualization<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tech.architizer.com\/listing\/3d-modeling-software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">3D modeling<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tech.architizer.com\/listing\/project-management\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">project management<\/a> and many more. <strong>Explore the complete library of categories\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tech.architizer.com\/listing\/categories\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/em><\/p><\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em>Architizer Journal is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/blog\/inside-architizer\/architizer-hq\/architizer-affiliate-faq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Architects aspiring to be the next <a href=\"http:\/\/architizer.com\/firms\/kengo-kuma-and-associates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kengo Kuma<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/architizer.com\/firms\/mad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ma Yansong<\/a>, rejoice. Your eternal struggle to accurately model green roofs, sky-high forests and vertical parks may soon be over, thanks to a groundbreaking tool for SketchUp. The creators of <a href=\"https:\/\/gumroad.com\/a\/201831539\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Skatter<\/a> \u2014 architect Thomas Hauchecorne and renowned 3D artist Ronen Bekerman \u2014 believe their plugin constitutes a revolution for rendering vegetation within Trimble\u2019s popular modeling application, and this launch trailer provides compelling evidence to support their case.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1MlIEa6zae8\" width=\"718\" height=\"401\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>If Skatter\u2019s movie is an accurate representation of real-time process, the speed and ease of greening scenes is nothing short of remarkable. Realistic blades of grass are \u201cpainted\u201d around paths, roads and ponds with a simple sweep of the cursor, while rolling landscapes of luscious vegetation are visualized within seconds, utilizing the plugin\u2019s \u201cRender only\u201d feature to ensure the model file remains lightweight and responsive.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\n\t<img class=\"lazy\"\n\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/themes\/architizer\/assets\/images\/blank.png\"\n\t\tdata-src=\"https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1455913429630Screen_Shot_2016-02-19_at_2.41.12_PM_2.png?fit=max&#038;w=1680&#038;q=60&#038;auto=format&#038;auto=compress&#038;cs=strip\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-srcset=\"https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1455913429630Screen_Shot_2016-02-19_at_2.41.12_PM_2.png?fit=max&amp;w=1680&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 1680w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1455913429630Screen_Shot_2016-02-19_at_2.41.12_PM_2.png?fit=max&amp;w=1080&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 1080w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1455913429630Screen_Shot_2016-02-19_at_2.41.12_PM_2.png?fit=max&amp;w=760&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 760w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1455913429630Screen_Shot_2016-02-19_at_2.41.12_PM_2.png?fit=max&amp;w=625&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 625w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1455913429630Screen_Shot_2016-02-19_at_2.41.12_PM_2.png?fit=max&amp;w=368&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 368w\"\n\t\t\tsizes=\"(min-width: 1680px) 1680px,(min-width: 1080px) 1080px,(min-width: 760px) 760px,(min-width: 625px) 625px,368px\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"\"\n\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\"\n\t>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\n\t<img class=\"lazy\"\n\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/themes\/architizer\/assets\/images\/blank.png\"\n\t\tdata-src=\"https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1455913429637Screen_Shot_2016-02-19_at_2.41.18_PM_2.png?fit=max&#038;w=1680&#038;q=60&#038;auto=format&#038;auto=compress&#038;cs=strip\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-srcset=\"https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1455913429637Screen_Shot_2016-02-19_at_2.41.18_PM_2.png?fit=max&amp;w=1680&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 1680w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1455913429637Screen_Shot_2016-02-19_at_2.41.18_PM_2.png?fit=max&amp;w=1080&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 1080w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1455913429637Screen_Shot_2016-02-19_at_2.41.18_PM_2.png?fit=max&amp;w=760&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 760w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1455913429637Screen_Shot_2016-02-19_at_2.41.18_PM_2.png?fit=max&amp;w=625&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 625w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1455913429637Screen_Shot_2016-02-19_at_2.41.18_PM_2.png?fit=max&amp;w=368&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 368w\"\n\t\t\tsizes=\"(min-width: 1680px) 1680px,(min-width: 1080px) 1080px,(min-width: 760px) 760px,(min-width: 625px) 625px,368px\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"\"\n\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\"\n\t>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><i>Before and after: Mies van der Rohe\u2019s iconic Farnsworth House receives its lawn.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>The tool is also fully parametric, which means that retrospective adjustments to the length, density and placement of each particle system can be made without inducing the excruciating headaches you may have experienced with earlier versions of the software. The creators also promise an extensive content library that will expand over time, giving free access to all manner of vegetation, trees, gravel and carpet textures.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\n\t<img class=\"lazy\"\n\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/themes\/architizer\/assets\/images\/blank.png\"\n\t\tdata-src=\"https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1455913430638Screen_Shot_2016-02-19_at_2.40.14_PM_2.png?fit=max&#038;w=1680&#038;q=60&#038;auto=format&#038;auto=compress&#038;cs=strip\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-srcset=\"https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1455913430638Screen_Shot_2016-02-19_at_2.40.14_PM_2.png?fit=max&amp;w=1680&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 1680w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1455913430638Screen_Shot_2016-02-19_at_2.40.14_PM_2.png?fit=max&amp;w=1080&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 1080w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1455913430638Screen_Shot_2016-02-19_at_2.40.14_PM_2.png?fit=max&amp;w=760&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 760w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1455913430638Screen_Shot_2016-02-19_at_2.40.14_PM_2.png?fit=max&amp;w=625&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 625w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1455913430638Screen_Shot_2016-02-19_at_2.40.14_PM_2.png?fit=max&amp;w=368&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 368w\"\n\t\t\tsizes=\"(min-width: 1680px) 1680px,(min-width: 1080px) 1080px,(min-width: 760px) 760px,(min-width: 625px) 625px,368px\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"\"\n\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\"\n\t>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\n\t<img class=\"lazy\"\n\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/themes\/architizer\/assets\/images\/blank.png\"\n\t\tdata-src=\"https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1455913430593Screen_Shot_2016-02-19_at_2.39.34_PM_2.png?fit=max&#038;w=1680&#038;q=60&#038;auto=format&#038;auto=compress&#038;cs=strip\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-srcset=\"https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1455913430593Screen_Shot_2016-02-19_at_2.39.34_PM_2.png?fit=max&amp;w=1680&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 1680w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1455913430593Screen_Shot_2016-02-19_at_2.39.34_PM_2.png?fit=max&amp;w=1080&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 1080w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1455913430593Screen_Shot_2016-02-19_at_2.39.34_PM_2.png?fit=max&amp;w=760&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 760w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1455913430593Screen_Shot_2016-02-19_at_2.39.34_PM_2.png?fit=max&amp;w=625&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 625w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1455913430593Screen_Shot_2016-02-19_at_2.39.34_PM_2.png?fit=max&amp;w=368&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 368w\"\n\t\t\tsizes=\"(min-width: 1680px) 1680px,(min-width: 1080px) 1080px,(min-width: 760px) 760px,(min-width: 625px) 625px,368px\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"\"\n\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\"\n\t>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><i>Before and after: Natural finishes can easily be applied at the boundaries between grass and other features.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>The \u201cRender only\u201d feature \u2014 which sends information directly to render engines \u2014 is designed to function with the majority of popular applications, including V-Ray, Corona, Twilight, Indigo and Kerkythea. The plugin also works with other rendering software such as Octane, Maxwell, LightUp and Podium by generating the objects within the model.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\n\t<img class=\"lazy\"\n\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/themes\/architizer\/assets\/images\/blank.png\"\n\t\tdata-src=\"https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1455912675510Joao-Q-Lima-1030x1030.jpg?fit=max&#038;w=1680&#038;q=60&#038;auto=format&#038;auto=compress&#038;cs=strip\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-srcset=\"https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1455912675510Joao-Q-Lima-1030x1030.jpg?fit=max&amp;w=1680&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 1680w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1455912675510Joao-Q-Lima-1030x1030.jpg?fit=max&amp;w=1080&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 1080w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1455912675510Joao-Q-Lima-1030x1030.jpg?fit=max&amp;w=760&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 760w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1455912675510Joao-Q-Lima-1030x1030.jpg?fit=max&amp;w=625&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 625w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1455912675510Joao-Q-Lima-1030x1030.jpg?fit=max&amp;w=368&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 368w\"\n\t\t\tsizes=\"(min-width: 1680px) 1680px,(min-width: 1080px) 1080px,(min-width: 760px) 760px,(min-width: 625px) 625px,368px\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"\"\n\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\"\n\t>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><i>Rendering with Skatter by Jo\u00e3o Q. Lima<\/i><\/p>\n<p>While the processing speeds and level of detail shown in the trailer might be difficult for some to believe, some of the first users of the plugin have waxed lyrical about the product and its potential. \u201cWhile Skatter allows you to optimize time and resources spent on such demanding scenes,\u201d says architect Jo\u00e3o Q. Lima, \u201cit also offers great control and it\u2019s fun to use, helping you unleash your creativity.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\n\t<img class=\"lazy\"\n\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/themes\/architizer\/assets\/images\/blank.png\"\n\t\tdata-src=\"https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1455912675263Brice-Desportes-1030x773.jpg?fit=max&#038;w=1680&#038;q=60&#038;auto=format&#038;auto=compress&#038;cs=strip\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-srcset=\"https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1455912675263Brice-Desportes-1030x773.jpg?fit=max&amp;w=1680&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 1680w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1455912675263Brice-Desportes-1030x773.jpg?fit=max&amp;w=1080&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 1080w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1455912675263Brice-Desportes-1030x773.jpg?fit=max&amp;w=760&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 760w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1455912675263Brice-Desportes-1030x773.jpg?fit=max&amp;w=625&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 625w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/1455912675263Brice-Desportes-1030x773.jpg?fit=max&amp;w=368&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 368w\"\n\t\t\tsizes=\"(min-width: 1680px) 1680px,(min-width: 1080px) 1080px,(min-width: 760px) 760px,(min-width: 625px) 625px,368px\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"\"\n\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\"\n\t>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><i>Rendering with Skatter by Brice Desportes<\/i><\/p>\n<p>Skatter is available now by <a href=\"https:\/\/gumroad.com\/a\/201831539\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">clicking here<\/a>. To hone your skills on SketchUp, check out our <a href=\"http:\/\/architizer.com\/blog\/10-tips-and-tricks-for-success-in-sketchup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 tips and tricks for the application<\/a>, along with snappy guides to <a href=\"http:\/\/architizer.com\/blog\/rhinos-hidden-secrets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rhino<\/a>, Revit and <a href=\"http:\/\/architizer.com\/blog\/ten-tips-for-3ds-max\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">3D Max<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em>Architizer\u2019s <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tech.architizer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tech Directory<\/a> <\/strong>is a database of tech tools for architects \u2014 from the latest <a href=\"https:\/\/tech.architizer.com\/listing\/generative-design-ai-software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">generative design and AI<\/a>\u00a0to <a href=\"https:\/\/tech.architizer.com\/listing\/rendering-and-visualization\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rendering and visualization<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tech.architizer.com\/listing\/3d-modeling-software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">3D modeling<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tech.architizer.com\/listing\/project-management\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">project management<\/a> and many more. <strong>Explore the complete library of categories\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tech.architizer.com\/listing\/categories\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The creators of Skatter believe their plugin constitutes a revolution for rendering vegetation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"architizer_featured_type":"projects","architizer_featured_image":"1495075","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,6],"tags":[25],"architizer_project":[],"architizer_brand":[],"architizer_firm":[],"architizer_product":[],"class_list":["post-7572","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-practice","category-tools","tag-tech"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.6 - 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