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Sculpting in ZBrush Made Simple

Sculpting in ZBrush Made Simple: Explore powerful modeling and character creation techniques used for VFX, games, and 3D printing

By Lukas Kutschera
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Book Mar 2024 508 pages 1st Edition
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Publication date : Mar 8, 2024
Length 508 pages
Edition : 1st Edition
Language : English
ISBN-13 : 9781803235769
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Pixologic
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Key benefits

  • Master the basics of ZBrush through practical projects in this illustrated guide
  • Explore organic modeling, concept sculpting, and character creation workflows
  • Discover tools and techniques employed by professionals from the games, VFX and collectibles industries
  • Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook

Description

Embark on a creative journey with ZBrush, the leading software for creating characters, creatures, and props in films, games, and 3D printing. This guide will take you through its powerful yet user-friendly workflows, allowing you to explore its dynamic organic sculpting, painting, and hard-surface modeling tools. The first part of this book is dedicated to helping you become familiar with ZBrush’s user interface and learning the very basics, from sculpting brushes and painting the model with Polypaint to setting up lights and rendering images. You’ll also create a demon bust with the help of ZBrush’s concept sculpting tool, DynaMesh. In the second part, you’ll get to grips with the creation of a humanoid character that is optimized for 3D printing. Focusing on anatomy, poly-modeling, and preparing the model for 3D printing, you’ll acquire the skills essential for sculptors. The final part delves into portrait sculpting, where you’ll learn everything from basic facial anatomy to hair creation with FiberMesh. By the end of this book, you'll have developed the expertise necessary to succeed in the ever-evolving world of 3D character modeling, complemented by portfolio and social media tips for showcasing your standout work.

What you will learn

Enhance your sculpting skills to craft a variety of organic and hard surface objects Create humanoid characters, focusing on basic anatomy and proportions Explore sculpting techniques for intricate details in human heads and hair Sculpt objects such as armor, clothing, and accessories Create custom brushes to enhance your sculpting workflow Develop skills in detailing and surfacing to add texture and depth to your sculpts Use Polypaint and Materials to add color and enhance your sculptures Render and export your sculpts to share them with others

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Publication date : Mar 8, 2024
Length 508 pages
Edition : 1st Edition
Language : English
ISBN-13 : 9781803235769
Vendor :
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Table of Contents

19 Chapters
Preface Packt Packt
Part 1: The Adventure Begins: Sculpting in ZBrush Packt Packt
Chapter 1: Getting Started with ZBrush Packt Packt
Chapter 2: Sculpting a Demon Bust with DynaMesh Packt Packt
Chapter 3: Exploring the Gizmo, PolyGroups, and Masking Packt Packt
Chapter 4: Exploring Brushes and Alphas Packt Packt
Chapter 5: Creating an Optimized Mesh Using ZRemesher and ZProject Packt Packt
Chapter 6: Texturing Your Sculpture with Materials, Polypaint, and UVs Packt Packt
Chapter 7: Lighting and Rendering Your Model Packt Packt
Part 2: Creating Characters from Scratch: A Comprehensive Guide Packt Packt
Chapter 8: Sculpting Human Anatomy Packt Packt
Chapter 9: Creating Costumes, Armor, and Accessories with Classic Modeling Techniques Packt Packt
Chapter 10: Preparing and Exporting Our Model for 3D Printing Packt Packt
Part 3: Sculpting a Female Head: Tips and Techniques Packt Packt
Chapter 11: Sculpting a Female Head Packt Packt
Chapter 12: Adding Skin Detail, Sculpting Hair, and Using FiberMesh Packt Packt
Chapter 13: Building a Portfolio and Leveraging Social Media Packt Packt
Index Packt Packt
Other Books You May Enjoy Packt Packt

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