1. Google SketchUp is a 3D modeling software that allows users to easily create and view digital 3D models.
2. It offers tools for building models from scratch as well as importing models created with other 3D software. Users can create storyboards, add plugins, and render models with programs like V-Ray and Podium.
3. Google SketchUp 8 is the latest version which features improved performance and a simplified interface to make 3D modeling more accessible to beginners and professionals alike.