ZBrush 2020 Essential Training

Learn how to use ZBrush tools and techniques to build professional-quality 3D models.

Introduction

• ZBrush 2020 in action
• Preparing for this course

1. ZBrush Quick Start

• Starting ZBrush for the first time
• Loading tools vs. opening projects
• See what's new since version 2018
• Learning the interface
• Navigating in 3D space
• Using the Gizmo
• Additional Gizmo tips
• Using Undo History
• Working with the camera
• Importing 3D models

2. Sculpting

• The most commonly used brushes
• Using Brush settings
• Using Symmetry
• Controlling brush size
• Smoothing a model
• Inverting brush effects
• Working with Alphas
• Using the XTractor brushes
• Sculpting with undo history
• Moving with infinite depth
• Using the DecoCurve brushes
• Using a brush without back and forth

3. Using Tools and Subtools

• Working with subtools
• Adding new tools and subtools
• Splitting subtools
• Combining subtools
• Using Insert Mesh brushes
• Creating Insert Mesh brushes
• Using Curve brushes
• Extracting new shapes
• Using Live Booleans
• Generating the Boolean mesh
• Using Transpose Master
• Creating text
• Using folders

4. Making Models with ZSpheres

• Creating ZSphere models
• Using the animal ZeeZoo library
• Converting ZSpheres to geometry
• Using ZSketch

5. Selections, Masking, and Polygroups

• Selecting parts of an object
• Making masks
• Creating polygroups
• Mask, polygroup, and selection tips
• Generating masks by topology
• Splitting by mask, hidden, or polygroups
• Masking where two objects overlap
• Masking by color

6. Using the ZModeler Brush

• ZModeler introduction
• Inserting and removing edges
• Closing holes
• Extruding faces
• Bridging holes and edges
• Splitting points
• Polygrouping with ZModeler
• Limitations of ZModeler

7. Using Subdivision

• Dividing a model
• Sculpting on a subdivision model
• Limitations of subdivision models
• Using Dynamic Subdivision
• Creasing edges

8. Using DynaMesh

• Activating DynaMesh
• Sculpting with DynaMesh
• Combining objects with DynaMesh
• Limitations of DynaMesh

9. Using Sculptris Pro

• Activating Sculptris Pro mode
• Sculpting with Sculptris Pro
• Using the new Snake Hook brushes

10. Paint, Materials, and Texture Maps

• Applying materials
• Painting color
• Laying out UVs
• Converting between color and texture maps
• Painting with SpotLight
• Using NoiseMaker
• Importing models with texture maps

11. Editing Models

• Deleting part of a model
• Mirroring a model
• Working with ClayPolish
• Painting with alphas
• Using the Clip and Trim brushes
• Closing all holes
• Flipping and doubling surfaces
• Using Deformers
• Using Morph Targets
• Adjusting colors
• Decimating models
• How to sculpt and paint on UV layout
• Using EdgeLoop
• Using Paint Fade
• Using ZRemesher
• Projecting detail

12. Visualizing and Analyzing Models

• Visualizing wall thickness
• Calculating volume and surface area
• Seeing draft analysis feedback
• Rendering with filters

13. Exporting Work from ZBrush

• Using GoZ
• Using the 3D Print exporter
• Exporting with the Multi Map Exporter
• Exporting to FBX format
• Using the Standard Export option

Conclusion

• Next steps