While SketchUp is excellent for modeling, its default viewing style lacks the subtle shadows that occur in real life when objects block light. Ambient Occlusion solves this by adding depth and realism to your scene without requiring a full, complex lighting setup.
Lena had been staring at her SketchUp model for three hours. The geometry was perfect: a mid-century modern cabin, nestled into a rocky hillside, with deep overhangs and a sprawling deck. Every beam, every mullion, every board of the cedar siding was exactly where it belonged. ambient occlusion for sketchup