Character Creation in ZBrush
Learn how to create characters fast. Software required: ZBrush 3.1 and up, Subtool Master (free plugin).
What you'll learn
Learn how to create characters fast. Learn a practical workflow to character creation in ZBrush and a time-saving approach to rapidly shaping detailed concepts from simple ideas. Contains 4 hours of project-based training and gives artists the freedom to work creatively and with more flexibility. Popular highlights include: Creating ZSphere Base Meshes; Adding ZSpheres Symmetrically; Making Adaptive Skins; Creating Custom Alphas; Stylized Sculpting; Character Proportions; Look and Appeal; Creating Hard-surface Models with Topology Tools; Modifying Subtools with Subtool Master; Prototyping Clothing and Accessories; Creating Clothing with the Topology Tools; Extracting Clothing from Existing Geometry; Using Subtool Master with Materials; Transforming ZSpheres; Sculpting Detail into Meshes; Sculpting Fine Detail with Alphas and Strokes; Selecting Geometry using Polygroups; Deleting Geometry; Creating Fitted Accessories with Topology Tools; Extracting Geometry from Existing Meshes; Appending Subtools; Subtool Master to Manipulate Subtools; Using Masks Creatively with Primitives; Converting Primitives to Polygon Meshes. Software required: ZBrush 3.1 and up, Subtool Master (free plugin).
Table of contents
- Blocking in the Body with Zspheres 11m
- Building the Hand with Zspheres 13m
- Creating the Adaptive Skin 4m
- Using the Move Brush to Shape the Body 8m
- Refining the Shape of the Hands 7m
- Refining the Shape of the Feet 8m
- Shaping the Character's Head 7m
- Blocking in Large Muscle Shapes 14m
- Creating Hard Edges with Custom Alphas 7m
- Adding Stylized Lines to the Form of the Body 10m
- Stylizing the Face and Head 11m
- Detailing the Hands and Arms 10m
- Detailing the Feet and Legs 9m
- Building the Cape Using the Topology Tools 10m
- Finishing the Base Cape Geometry 9m
- Sculpting the Character's Cape 6m
- Using Extract to Create Costume Elements 7m
- Using Topology to Create the Mask 6m
- Creating the Canisters with ZBrush Primitives 5m
- Extracting a Strap for the Power Canisters 7m
- Building a Base for the Gun 6m
- Detailing the Gun 9m
- Adding the Canister Slot and Tubes to the Gun 6m
- Finishing and Merging the Gun 5m
- Adding Straps and Placing the Gun 6m
- Extracting the Character's Eyes 9m
- Adding the Cape Snaps 5m
- Creating the Belt Emblem with the Topology Tools 6m
- Finishing the Belt Emblem 9m
- Adding Materials to the Character 6m
- Creating Costume Variations - The Anti-hero 12m
About the author
Justin thrives as a lead modeling author at Pluralsight. Growing up, Justin found a deep interest for the computer graphics industry after watching movies like Jurassic Park, Toy Story, and The Abyss. His ambition would lead him to work at Sony Imageworks in Los Angeles on movies like Monster House and Surf's Up. Justin has also had numerous articles, tutorials, and images published in 3D World and 3D Artist. As an author, Justin enjoys collaborating with fellow authors, especially on project... more