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Sculpting in Zbrush

31h 37m 12s
English
Paid

Learn how to create amazing 3d sculpts, using industry's top digital software- Zbrush! Guiding you on this journey is an award winning digital sculptor, Art Academy professor and a studio head with over 15 years of industry experience! Every section comes with written learning material summarizing the most important points of the section! Every section comes with a Quiz that will test your knowledge so you can make sure you learned all you need!

Do you want to learn digital sculpting in Zbrush, by an instructor that's not only a seasoned professional but also a studio owner, sitting on the other side of the hiring table?! Learn the best possible approach and workflow to get from start to finished design, use essential tools that enable you to create any design in Zbrush. Get tips and tricks of the trade, inside thoughts of a studio project lead that will give you an edge when getting jobs in the industry!

A shout out to my friend Martin Punchev Vertexbee, how did the 2d design for the Turtle you see in the course title image!

Requirements:
  • Basic computer knowledge, have Zbrush software installed on their computer, know English language
Who this course is for:
  • Beginner to mid level Zbrush users, artist who are looking to get into 3d sculpting, from designers, 2d artists, traditional sculptors, etc. Professionals who are looking to integrate digital sculpting into their workflow.

What you'll learn:

  • Students will learn the best 3d sculpting software, Zbrush, by an instructor that's not only a seasoned professional but also a studio owner, sitting on the other side of the hiring table! Learn the best possible approach and workflow to get from start to finished design, use essential tools that will enable you to create any design in Zbrush. Get tips and tricks of the trade, inside thoughts of a studio project lead that will give you an edge when getting jobs in the industry!

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#1: Hello!
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1
Hello! Demo
03:23
2
Introduction to the course
11:36
3
Basics of digital sculpting
07:05
4
Loading Introduction Zbrush User Interface
00:56
5
Adjusting UI for smaller res displays
03:54
6
Zbrush UI
13:47
7
Basics of Zbrush 01-load/save,impot/export, primitives, enter into edit mode
14:38
8
Basics of Zbrush 02- Perspective,Floor, rotate y axes, how to navigate in Zbrush
11:08
9
Basics of Zbrush 03- Polymesh3D, Initialize Primitive
09:20
10
Basics of Zbrush 04- Move, Scale, Rotate, Transpose line
15:40
11
Basics of Zbrush 05- Local button, Symmetry, PolyF button
12:39
12
Basics of Zbrush 06- Subtools
15:08
13
Basics of Zbrush 07- Subtool options: Rename, Reorder, Duplicate,Delete,Merge...
12:38
14
Basics of Zbrush 08- Subdivisions
17:18
15
Basics of Zbrush 09- Undo
02:38
16
Gizmo3D p01
09:13
17
Gizmo3D p02
11:13
18
Brush Tools 01-Brush menu, Zadd/Zsub, Z Intensity, Draw Size, Focal Shift..
21:01
19
Brush Tools 02- Brushes: Standard,Smooth,Clay Buildup,Dam Standard,Trim Dynamic
17:34
20
Brush Tools 03- Brushes: Move, Move Topological, Morph
22:46
21
Brush Tools 04- Strokes: Dots, DragRect, FreeHand, Spray, DragDot
10:00
22
Brush Tools 05- Smt Button, Lazy Mouse, recap
09:27
23
Sculpting assignment: Apple- p01
07:18
24
Sculpting assignment: Apple- p02
15:31
25
Sculpting assignment: Apple- p03
08:59
26
Sculpting assignment: Apple- p04
11:06
27
Sculpting assignment: Bannana- p01
14:44
28
Sculpting assignment: Bannana- p02
10:05
29
Sculpting assignment: Bannana- p03
14:34
30
Sculpting assignment: Bannana- p04
14:26
31
Sculpting assignment: Pumpkin- p01
12:11
32
Sculpting assignment: Pumpkin- p02
12:22
33
Sculpting assignment: Pumpkin- p03
09:38
34
Sculpting assignment: Pumpkin- p04
19:02
35
IMPORTANT-Setting up my Blue UI and Pop-up menu!!
04:19
36
Alpha and Masking 01- My Custum UI, what are alphas, make your own alpha
19:22
37
Alpha Blur and Midvalue
12:53
38
Alpha and Masking 02- Add mask, Erase mask, Invert masked, masking options...
14:04
39
Alpha and Masking 03- View mask, Alpha&Mask, MaskPen, MaskLasso, MaskCurve
10:46
40
Show/Hide brushes
14:04
41
Trim and Clip brushes
12:49
42
Sculpting assignment: Wacom pen- p01
18:12
43
Sculpting assignment: Wacom pen- p02
17:21
44
Sculpting assignment: Wacom pen- p03
21:33
45
Sculpting assignment: AC remote- p01
21:52
46
Sculpting assignment: AC remote- p02
21:44
47
Sculpting assignment: AC remote- p03
21:56
48
Sculpting assignment: Headphones- p01
27:50
49
Sculpting assignment: Headphones- p02
39:52
50
Sculpting assignment: Headphones- p03
18:24
51
Sculpting assignment: Headphones- p04
15:05
52
Sculpting assignment: Headphones- p05
26:03
53
Dynamesh
24:58
54
Zremesher
15:47
55
Good topology v Bad Topology and ProjectAll feature
15:59
56
Dynamesh Creature Timelapse
19:29
57
Sculpting assignment: Dynamesh Creature- p01
26:00
58
Sculpting assignment: Dynamesh Creature- p02
22:41
59
Sculpting assignment: Dynamesh Creature- p03
10:09
60
Sculpting assignment: Dynamesh Creature- p04
11:19
61
Sculpting assignment: Dynamesh Creature- p05
11:49
62
Sculpting assignment: Dynamesh Creature- p06
10:02
63
Sculpting assignment: Dynamesh Creature- p07
13:32
64
Sculpting assignment: Dynamesh Creature- p08
14:16
65
Sculpting assignment: Dynamesh Creature- p09
15:43
66
Sculpting assignment: Dynamesh Creature- p10
10:29
67
Sculpting assignment: Dynamesh Creature- p11
17:24
68
Sculpting assignment: Dynamesh Creature- p12
11:58
69
Sculpting assignment: Dynamesh Creature- p13
17:08
70
Sculpting assignment: Dynamesh Creature- p14
12:37
71
Sculpting assignment: Dynamesh Creature- p15
07:53
72
Sculpting assignment: Dynamesh Creature- p16
14:55
73
Sculpting assignment: Dynamesh_Creature- p17- Insertmesh
25:44
74
Sculpting assignment: Dynamesh Creature- p18
25:19
75
Sculpting assignment: Dynamesh Creature- p19
13:10
76
Sculpting assignment: Dynamesh Creature- p20
16:29
77
Sculpting assignment: Dynamesh Creature- p21
14:56
78
Sculptris Pro
20:00
79
Timelapse-Sculpting a Character using Sculptris Pro!WIP
02:10
80
Zspheres 01
11:56
81
Zspheres 02
11:56
82
Zspheres 03-Sculpting assignment: Zsphere characters p01
07:40
83
Zspheres 03-Sculpting assignment: Zsphere characters p02
11:33
84
Zspheres 04
25:30
85
Zspheres to polygons
13:03
86
Mannaquins
15:11
87
Shadowbox
22:59
88
Boolean
12:35
89
Sculpting assignment: Toy piano p01
10:08
90
Sculpting assignment: Toy piano p02
11:43
91
Sculpting assignment: Toy piano p03
24:53
92
Sculpting assignment: Toy piano p04
11:57
93
Sculpting assignment: Toy piano p05
16:53
94
Sculpting assignment: Toy piano p06
24:14
95
Materials 01
18:53
96
Materials 02
10:03
97
Polypaint
21:07
98
Sculpting assignment: Polypainting p01
11:05
99
Sculpting assignment: Polypainting p02
14:52
100
Sculpting assignment: Polypainting p03
17:25
101
Sculpting assignment: Polypainting p04
25:03
102
My Menu
18:24
103
Polygroups 01
19:28
104
Polygroups 02
15:39
105
Polygroups 03
27:16
106
Deformations tab
17:07
107
Polygroups 04
10:30
108
Panel Loops 01
10:04
109
Panel Loops 02
11:06
110
Rendering 01
18:01
111
Rendering 02
19:32
112
Rendering 03
11:47
113
Rendering 04
15:13
114
Rendering 05
14:16
115
Sculpting assignment: Rendering p01
16:08
116
Sculpting assignment: Rendering p02
14:45
117
Sculpting assignment: Rendering p03
18:41
118
Dynamics 01
14:23
119
Dynamics 02
08:34
120
Dynamics 03
21:33
121
Dynamics 04
09:50
122
Dynamics 05
16:05
123
Dynamics 06
26:11
124
Folders
08:27
125
NPR
04:27
126
BackfaceMasking
01:39
127
Creating and exporting Normal Map and Displacement map
03:41
128
More poly's-less smooth
01:16
129
Student question about materials
08:44
130
Student question about symmetry
00:43
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Frequently asked questions

What prerequisites are needed for this course?
No specific prerequisites are mentioned, but a basic understanding of digital art concepts could be beneficial. The course begins with the basics of digital sculpting and Zbrush, so it is suitable for beginners.
What kind of projects will students work on during the course?
Students will work on several sculpting assignments, including modeling an apple, banana, pumpkin, Wacom pen, AC remote, headphones, and a Dynamesh creature. These projects help apply the skills learned in lessons such as brushing tools, symmetry, subtools, and more.
Who is the target audience for this course?
The course is designed for anyone interested in digital sculpting with Zbrush, including beginners and those with some prior experience in digital art. It is also suitable for professionals looking to refine their sculpting skills.
What specific tools and platforms are covered in the course?
The course focuses on Zbrush, covering tools like Gizmo3D, Brush Tools, Alpha and Masking, Dynamesh, and Zremesher. These tools are essential for creating and refining 3D models in Zbrush.
What topics are not covered in this course?
The course does not cover advanced rendering techniques, other 3D modeling software, or post-production processes. The focus remains solely on sculpting within Zbrush.
How much time should a student expect to commit to this course?
The total runtime isn't specified, but with 130 lessons and numerous practical assignments, students should expect to invest several weeks to complete the course, depending on their pace and the depth of practice.
How does this course benefit future career opportunities?
Skills learned in this course are valuable for careers in 3D modeling, digital sculpting, and game design. Proficiency in Zbrush can enhance a portfolio and improve job prospects in creative industries such as film, games, and animation.