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Introduction to ZBrush 3

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Lesson 16. Utilizing Alpha brushes to add detail to your 3D meshes
In this lesson we will use alpha maps and strokes to sculpt detail into the model.
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Software used
ZBrush 3
What you will learn
Easily get started with ZBrush 3. Learn time-saving modeling, sculpting, and painting techniques and tools that are used throughout the Film and Games industries. Contains over 4 hours of project-based training. Great for artists learning ZBrush. Popular highlights include: Fast Creation with Rapid Start Interface; Overview of 2.5D and ZBrush Pixols; Sculpting with Imported 3D Geometry; Subtools for Multiple 3D Meshes; Sculpting Workflow Overview; Adding Detail with Alpha Brushes; Creating Custom Alphas; Precision Sculpting with Stencils; Freeform Selections with Lasso Tool; Topological Masking; Reposing 3D Meshes with Transpose; Photographic-based Materials with Matcap; Building Meshes with ZSpheres; Adding New Details with Mesh Extraction; Refining Details with 3D Layers.
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Kyle Green

31 Lessons

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2. Accessing and docking the various tool palettes in ZBrush
04:17
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3. Understanding the '2.5D' nature of ZBrush
04:37
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4. Working with ZTools and imported 3D geometry
07:41
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5. Various ways of moving around 3D objects and adjusting brush properties
08:09
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6. Exploring some of the various ways of subdividing your 3D geometry
10:36
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7. Hiding and revealing certain parts of your 3D geometry
08:45
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8. Masking geometry to protect certain areas from being sculpted
08:30
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9. Applying object-wide deformations to 3D geometry
07:05
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10. Looking over the various types of sculpting brushes found in ZBrush
11:47
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11. Utilizing SubTools within ZBrush 3
08:15
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12. Workflows for re-shaping geometry in ZBrush (Part 1)
09:03
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13. Workflows for re-shaping geometry in ZBrush (Part 2)
09:03
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14. Sculpting out medium-resolution detail in your 3D meshes
11:30
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15. Using the brush presets found in the Rapid UI interface
05:16
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16. Utilizing Alpha brushes to add detail to your 3D meshes
07:17
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17. Using Photoshop to create your own custom Alpha brushes
05:38
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18. Using Stencils in ZBrush to precisely control Alpha placement
08:13
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19. Using the LazyMouse in ZBrush 3 to make cleaner strokes
06:28
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20. Altering your brush's profile curve
07:38
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21. Using the Move; Scale; and Rotate functions to reposition objects
05:53
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22. Using the Mesh Extraction feature to create clothing in ZBrush 3
06:09
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23. Using Transpose and Topological Masking in ZBrush 3
07:48
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24. Using 3D layers in ZBrush 3 to turn deformations on or off
06:37
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25. Using the Morph brush to paint away any unwanted deformations
05:37
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26. Using ZSpheres to build geometry directly within ZBrush
08:19
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27. Blocking in a ZSphere creature
15:26
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28. Using the Projection Master to paint texture maps and deformations
12:00
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29. Using Polypaint in ZBrush to paint textures directly on your 3D mesh
08:19
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30. Using MatCap to create ZBrush materials based on photographs
11:21
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31. Exporting displacement maps in ZBrush
05:23
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