Class Central is learner-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Pluralsight

Introduction to ZBrush

via Pluralsight

Overview

Save Big on Coursera Plus. 7,000+ courses at $160 off. Limited Time Only!
In this tutorial, we'll take an introductory look at ZBrush, a powerful sculpting, painting, and illustration application. Software required: ZBrush 4R5.

In this tutorial, we'll take an introductory look at ZBrush, a powerful sculpting, painting, and illustration application. We'll begin by exploring the ZBrush interface and cover the process of getting geometry ready to sculpt so you can jump in and begin creating. We'll talk about Pixols and the unique 2.5D workflow and we'll talk about basic methods for creating and manipulating geometry on the canvas. Subdividing your mesh and beginning to use the sculpting brushes to add detail will be covered, as well as techniques for painting your models. We'll also cover topics like masking, polygroups, and several innovative methods for building geometry including ZSpheres, DynaMesh and ShadowBox. We'll start with some simple geometry and then progress to more of a project-based approach as we explore sculpting, painting, using FiberMesh, lighting and rendering, and map creation. ZBrush is an extremely robust application, so we'll only be able to skim the surface of many of its tools in our time together. You can, however, find more in depth tutorials on many of these topics on the site. Software required: ZBrush 4R5.

Syllabus

  • Introduction and Project Overview 1min
  • Introduction to ZBrush 370mins

Taught by

Justin Marshall

Reviews

4.5 rating at Pluralsight based on 15 ratings

Start your review of Introduction to ZBrush

Never Stop Learning.

Get personalized course recommendations, track subjects and courses with reminders, and more.

Someone learning on their laptop while sitting on the floor.