Dive into the second week of a comprehensive tutorial series on 3D printing post-production using ZBrush. Learn advanced techniques for preparing 3D models for resin printing, including breaking up models, creating key cuts, and optimizing for manufacturing. Master essential skills such as scaling, merging parts, fixing geometry issues, and preparing models for final export. Explore topics like controlling minimum thickness, handling articulation, and preserving details during the decimation process. Benefit from expert tips on workflow efficiency, model versioning, and transitioning into the 3D printing industry. Engage with Q&A sessions addressing common challenges and best practices in 3D modeling for physical production.
3D Printing for ZBrush - Week 2: Model Preparation and Key Cuts
Overview
Syllabus
Waiting Loop
Welcome
Housekeeping
Summary, Part 1
TMNT, Key Cut
__ About hiding Key Cuts
Q - Where to find Part 1
__ Forearm [1], Split Parts
__ Forearm [2], DynaMesh
__ Handling Floating Geo
__ Check MeshIntegrity
__ Combining Subtools
__ Key direction
__ Forearm [3], Creating Key
__ Define - IMN Brush Key
__ Forearm [4], Insert Key
00; __ Forearm [5], Transparency, check
__ Forearm [6], Adjusting Key
__ Repeat that process, result
Q - Hard Edge from Knife Cut
__ Summary, Recap, Forearm [7]
Defining the Scale, Size
__ Scale Master
__ New Bounding Box Subtool
__ Set size, mm, cm, in, feet
__ Define Bounding Box Size, XYZ
__ Resize Subtool
Q - Control minimum thickness
Q - SelectRect, Alt, v. KnifeRect
Q - Scaling base, not height
Q - Resolution Picker [1], DynaMesh
Q - Rotating keys, Articulation
Merging and Fixing
__ Fixing a hole, gap, solid
__ Parts penetration, fix
Q - What kind of paint
__ Merging Folder
__ Resolution Picker [2], DynaMesh
__ DynaMesh set History Marker
__ Ambient Occlusion View
__ Handling Details, Save History
Q Thickness, Polish, creates holes
Q Print in pieces or as a group
Print Preparation
__ Check with a cube, Forearm [8]
__ Fixing inside hole [1], inside
__ Fixing inside hole [2], BMV, move
__ Fixing inside hole [3], Auto masking
__ Fixing inside hole [4], Why we fix it
Q - Printer model, what do you use
Q - 3D Print process v mold injection
Q - How long - to get as good as Ian
__ Continue fixing; watch out for masks
__ Summary Main Steps
Q - Device on the Xencelabs screen
Q - Does the printer recognize multiple meshes
__ Print-Prep-Check
Final Cut Session
__ Bounding box check
__ Scale Master - Error Alert
Q - Optimal specs Mac to run ZBrush
Q - Tips and skills break into printing
__ Merge and define cuts, for Example
__ Forearm [8], Key Cut, subtract
__ Forearm [9], thickness check
__ Forearm [10], adjustment thickness
__ Forearm [11], Key Inflation, check
__ Forearm [12], hard edge, treatment
__ Forearm [13], watertight check
__ Forearm [14], Decimation Master
__ Tip - details, texture preservation
__ Example, how all Keys are done
__ Tip - save versions of your model
Q - Group visible button
Wrapping up
Housekeeping
Thank you and bye
Taught by
Pixologic ZBrush
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