Using SketchUp to reconstruct crime scenes

We've seen a lot of great uses of SketchUp over the years. Not only for creating 3D models in Google Earth, but using to to create real buildings, game design, interior design, augmented reality, animation and much more. Today brings a new use for it: crime scene reconstruction.

How long have you worked with 3D modeling software?
I’ve been 3D modeling since the mid 90’s; I got my feet wet with Animation Master and Milkshape: those really broadened my use of computer generated animation and modeling. Since then I’ve toyed with 3D Studio Max, Maya, Blender and SketchUp.
So what is "Crime Scene Interactive?" Who is it for?

Crime Scene Interactive has gotten a lot of attention since the publication of our article in the Association of Crime Scene Reconstruction Journal. Crime Scene Interactive is a workflow that allows you to make interactive courtroom exhibits through the use of SketchUp, Blender, Gimp or Photoshop, Ultimate Unwrap3d and the Unity 3D game engine.

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