ZBrush 2024 - Cosmo Armor 3D Printing Preparation Tutorial

Overview

Join a comprehensive video tutorial showcasing the process of preparing 3D armor models for cosplay printing using ZBrush 2024. Learn essential techniques for optimizing designs, including scale adjustments, seam fixing, and detail preservation. Explore methods for ensuring proper thickness, welding parts, and using Boolean operations to fit armor to an actor's body. Discover tips for efficient workflows, such as using History markers and DynaMesh. Master advanced techniques like detail enhancement, polygon reduction with Decimation Master, and final assembly. Gain insights on painting printed models, working with thin objects, and choosing appropriate materials like PLA+. Perfect for 3D artists and cosplay enthusiasts looking to bring their digital creations to life through 3D printing.

Syllabus

Waiting Loop
Welcome
Cosmo Armor Print Prep
__ Red means printed
__ Checking scale, export option
__ To-do list
Q - How to paint print models
__ Pelvis Armor, move topo
Q - Cosplay Print Material, PLA+
__ Fixing seams, Armor-Patches
__ Target is to match the CG model
__ Think about Assembly
__ Check thickness, details
Q - Same way to paint like toys
__ Quick Thickness Method [1]
Q - Brush, auto mask, PolyGroups
Q - Scale, tip, Stager, Home -Target
__ Quick Thickness Method [2]
__ Welding all parts
__ Checking for holes, pockets, Boole
__ Checking for new problems
__ Next, Boole, check with the Actor's Body
__ Draw-size, move Armor to fit Body
__ Today's model, movie, background info
__ Loss of detail - print [1]
__ Tip - History [1]
__ Final check before Welding, detail
__ History [2] Marker, DynaMesh
__ Clean up, Details, Lazy Mouse
__ Loss of detail - print [2], increase details
__ DamStandard, Lazy Mouse, hPolish Brush
__ Pelvis Cut, keep some space for Body
__ Welding two pieces, Check Scale
__ Inflate, Boole cut Actor's body
__ Boole the right side armor
__ Gesundheit
__ Clean up, details from Boole Body cut
__ Clay Brush to fill areas and Smooth
__ Four million polygons, Decimation Master
__ Checking Decimation Master results
__ Explore 250K as target count, Mask details
Q - Tips for thin objects
__ Mirror Pelvis armor, check scale
__ Assemble the Armor on the Actor's Body
Wrapping up, thank you and bye