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ZBrush and Keyshot for Product Design and Rendering

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LinkedIn Learning
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Free Trial Available
Languages

English
Certificate

Certificate Available
Duration & workload

1-2 hours
Sessions

On-Demand

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In this ZBrush tutorial, learn how to make 3D models and learn how to render with KeyShot.

Starting from design sketches, this course covers the 3D sculpting and modeling of a product concept in ZBrush. Discover techniques and workflows that can help you design efficiently. Then, find out how to take 3D models from ZBrush to KeyShot, where photorealistic renderings can be made for presentation purposes. Learn the steps and processes for setting up materials, using shaders and lights, and configuring helpful render settings.

Syllabus

Introduction

Welcome
What you should know
Exercise files

1. Making a 3D Model of the Product

Making the razor blade
Brainstorming design ideas
Designing variations
Modeling the chosen design
Adding the blade retraction switch
Detailing the retraction button
Making the clip hole
Modeling the grips
Crafting the logo
Challenge: Make the lock and unlock button
Solution: Make the lock and unlock button
Adding the finishing details

2. Preparing to Render

Getting the Booleaned mesh
Using DynaMesh to soften hard edges
Decimating to reduce polygon count
Render preparation

3. Rendering in KeyShot

Sending the scene to KeyShot
Applying the materials
Positioning the object in the scene
Setting up the lights
Setting up the renderer

Conclusion

Where to go from here

Taught by

Ryan Kittleson

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