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Sculpting in ZBrush Made Simple

By : Lukas Kutschera
Book Image

Sculpting in ZBrush Made Simple

By: Lukas Kutschera

Overview of this book

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.
Table of Contents (19 chapters)
Free Chapter
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Part 1: The Adventure Begins: Sculpting in ZBrush
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Part 2: Creating Characters from Scratch: A Comprehensive Guide
13
Part 3: Sculpting a Female Head: Tips and Techniques

Creating Costumes, Armor, and Accessories with Classic Modeling Techniques

ZBrush offers many tools for creating new geometry, each suited for different objects. The more tools you know, the more efficient you will become as a modeler and sculptor. In this chapter, you will learn simple and effective workflows that allow you to create almost any object. More specifically, you will create a costume and accessories for the gladiator that you started creating in the previous chapter.

The first section focuses on primitive shapes and the use of ZModeler, ZBrush’s polymodeling tool, perfect for creating precise, clean meshes. It is especially useful for creating the foundation of clothing, armor, and accessories.

The following section explores the creation process of more complex pieces, such as the gladiator’s shoulder armor and helmet, for which a combination of kitbashing and DynaMesh will be used.

Finally, the last section will guide you through the detailing...