- Getting Started with ZBrush
- Sculpting a Demon Bust with DynaMesh
- Exploring the Gizmo, PolyGroups, and Masking
- Exploring Brushes and Alphas
- Creating an Optimized Mesh Using ZRemesher and ZProject
- Texturing your Sculpture with Materials, Polypaint, and UVs
- Lighting and Rendering Your Model
- Sculpting Human Anatomy
- Creating Costumes, Armor, and Accessories with Classic Modeling Techniques
- Preparing and Exporting our Model for 3D Printing
- Sculpting a Female Head
- Adding Skin Detail, Sculpting Hair, and Using FiberMesh
- Building a Portfolio and Leveraging Social Media
Sculpting in ZBrush Made Simple
Explore powerful modeling and character creation techniques used for VFX, games, and 3D printing
Good digital sculpting skills are highly sought after, with many rewarding opportunities available in the VFX, Games, and collectibles industries. ZBrush is the industry standard software for character creation and organic modeling, and this book outlines the key skill sets needed to attract Recruiters and succeed in these competitive industries.
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Good digital sculpting skills are highly sought after, with many rewarding opportunities available in the VFX, Games, and collectibles industries. ZBrush is the industry standard software for character creation and organic modeling, and this book outlines the key skill sets needed to attract Recruiters and succeed in these competitive industries.
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Embark on a creative journey with ZBrush, the leading software for creating characters, creatures, and props in films, games, and 3D printing. This guide will take you through its powerful yet user-friendly workflows, allowing you to explore its dynamic organic sculpting, painting, and hard-surface modeling tools.
The first part of this book is dedicated to helping you become familiar with ZBrush’s user interface and learning the very basics, from sculpting brushes and painting the model with Polypaint to setting up lights and rendering images. You’ll also create a demon bust with the help of ZBrush’s concept sculpting tool, DynaMesh. In the second part, you’ll get to grips with the creation of a humanoid character that is optimized for 3D printing. Focusing on anatomy, poly-modeling, and preparing the model for 3D printing, you’ll acquire the skills essential for sculptors. The final part delves into portrait sculpting, where you’ll learn everything from basic facial anatomy to hair creation with FiberMesh.
By the end of this book, you'll have developed the expertise necessary to succeed in the ever-evolving world of 3D character modeling, complemented by portfolio and social media tips for showcasing your standout work.
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