ZBrush Presentation - Hard Surface Modeling with Paul Gaboury

Overview

Explore advanced hard surface modeling techniques in ZBrush 2023 through this comprehensive presentation by Paul Gaboury. Dive into masking options for weather detailing, learn professional production tips for masking by normals or draft, and discover the power of polygroups for efficient masking. Master Redshift smooth surface rendering, color picking, and surface noise in ZBrush. Gain insights on masking flat surfaces, projecting with BasRelief, and utilizing local symmetry updates. Delve into emissive lighting in Redshift, understand IOR settings, and explore subsurface scatter settings and polypaint tips. Conclude with expert advice on final rendering and glass material creation, equipping you with essential skills for creating stunning hard surface models and renders in ZBrush 2023.

Syllabus

The latest version of ZBrush is here! Join presenter Paul Gaboury with host Ian Robinson as they dive into the new ZBrush 2023 with focused techniques on Hard Surface Modeling Tips. The presentation will also include rendering with Redshift from ZBrush, and texturing techniques such as patterns and weathered damage on metal components. Come watch the stream on Wednesday February 1st at am PST, and don't forget to bring your questions, add them to the live chat for answers from the pros!

- Intro
- Welcome In
- Masking Options for Weather Detailing
- Masking by Normals or Draft Professional Production Tip
- Polygroups for Masking
- Redshift Smooth Surface Rendering
- Color Picking and Surface Noise in ZBrush
- Masking and layers
- Masking a Flat Surface
- Projecting with BasRelief
- Local Symmetry Updates
- Emissive Lighting in Redshift
- IOR and Redshift Documentation Links in Description
- Subsurface Scatter Settings and Polypaint Tips
- Paul's Final Render and Glass Material Tips
- Thank you for watching