Sculpting Techniques with ZBrush
Achieve unparalleled results using ZBrush 3. Software required: ZBrush 3.
What you'll learn
Achieve unparalleled results using ZBrush 3. Learn several time-saving modeling and digital sculpting techniques that are widely used throughout the Film and Games industries. Contains over 4 hours of project-based training. Great for new to intermediate artists. Popular highlights include: Importing Base Geometry; Modifying ZBrush Primitives; Subdividing Meshes; Mesh Extraction; Sculpting with Brushes; Sculpting with Alphas; Sculpting with Strokes; Sculpting with Stencils; Additive and Subtractive Sculpting; Combining Multiple Meshes with Subtools; Creating Poses with Transpose Tool; Masking Techniques; Sculpting with 3D Layers; Custom Alphas; Sculpting at Progressively Higher Levels; Projection Master; Sculpting with Symmetry; Creating a Final Turntable. Software required: ZBrush 3.
Table of contents
- Overview of Project Techniques 3m
- Importing a Base Mesh for the Creature's Body 2m
- Creating a Base Mesh for the Spikes Within ZBrush 4m
- Subdividing Meshes 3m
- Sculpting at Level 1 12m
- Sculpting at Level 2 16m
- Sculpting at Level 3 11m
- Level 3 Sculpting Time Lapse 12m
- Sculpting at Level 4 15m
- Sculpting at Level 4 - Continuing Down the Back 6m
- Level 4 Sculpting Time Lapse 9m
- Sculpting at Level 5 - Refining the Back; Neck; Shoulder 15m
- Using Meshextract to Create New Geometry 6m
- Level 5 Sculpting Time Lapse 12m
- Sculpting at Level 6 - Refining Muscle Fibers; Adding Irregularity 12m
- Sculpting at Level 6 - Adding More Skin Texture 6m
- Level 6 Sculpting Time Lapse 18m
- Sculpting at Level 7 - Finer Details 12m
- Sculpting at Level 7 - Using Custom Alphas 4m
- Level 7 Sculpting Time Lapse 18m
- Using the Transpose Tool to Pose the Creature 11m
- Adding Fine Detail with Projection Master 6m
- Using a Custom Stencil to Sculpt a Brand 6m
- Adding Scars Using 3D Layers 5m
- Sculpting the Spikes 7m
- Building the Collar - Custom Alpha Curves; Radial Symmetry 10m
- Appending and Placing the Spikes and Collar as Subtools 10m
- Creating a Turntable Presentation 4m
- Conclusion 1m
- Bonus Lesson: 3D Sketching Using the Rapid Start User Interface 6m
About the author
Justin thrives as a lead modeling author at Pluralsight. Growing up, Justin found a deep interest for the computer graphics industry after watching movies like Jurassic Park, Toy Story, and The Abyss. His ambition would lead him to work at Sony Imageworks in Los Angeles on movies like Monster House and Surf's Up. Justin has also had numerous articles, tutorials, and images published in 3D World and 3D Artist. As an author, Justin enjoys collaborating with fellow authors, especially on project... more