Dive into the world of 3D sculpting with this comprehensive 31-minute video tutorial designed for absolute beginners in ZBrush. Learn essential skills including customizing the user interface, understanding the importance of using a tablet, navigating the 3D canvas, and mastering basic tools like the Move brush and ClayBuildup brush. Explore advanced techniques such as creating custom brushes, using ZRemesher and Dynamesh for topology optimization, and welding multiple elements into a single object. Gain insights into the folder hierarchy of ZBrush, subdivision levels, and efficient workflow practices. By the end of this guide, you'll have a solid foundation in ZBrush fundamentals and be ready to tackle more complex projects.
Overview
Syllabus
Changing the UI colors
Why using a tablet is important for ZBrush
Lightbox, Materials and the default 2D canvas
3D canvas
Brush menu and Symmetry
Customizing and rearranging the UI
Basic navigation and the quick access window
Move brush
Adding brushes to the UI for quick access
ClayBuildup Brush
Subdivision levels
hPolish Brush
Creating our own brush - the Trim brush
Saving our customized UI
Tools and subtools - the folder hierarchy of ZBrush
ZRemesher
Using the Trim brush & making connecting Zadd and Zsub lines
The Move tool
Dynamesh
Dynamesh in comparison to ZRemesher and more Trim brush
Using Dynamesh to weld multiple elements down to one
Quick look at Sword & Mace Tutorials - coming soon!
Taught by
ChamferZone
