Concepting a Cyborg in ZBrush

By Daniele Angelozzi
Throughout this series of ZBrush tutorials, we will explore different techniques to create stunning concept art. Software required: ZBrush 4R4, Photoshop 5.5, UVLayout 2.06.
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Course info
Level
Advanced
Updated
Feb 4, 2013
Duration
6h 49m
Table of contents
Introduction and Project Overview
Introduction and Project Overview 1m
Concepting a Cyborg in ZBrush
Creating the Base Mesh with ZSpheres 14m Using the Replacement Mesh Feature 11m Refining the Anatomy of the Base Mesh 11m Continuing to Refine the Anatomy of the Base Mesh 11m Finalizing the Symmetrical Sculpt of the Base Mesh 11m Hard Surface Techniques: Roughing out Shapes and Ideas 16m Hard Surface Techniques: Using Polish, Clip, and Trim Brushes 12m Hard Surface Techniques: Methods for Extracting Final Pieces 15m Hard Surface Techniques: Creasing and Sculpting Details 16m Hard Surface Techniques: Topology Brush in Action 17m Creating Insert Mesh Brushes 22m Insert Mesh Brushes: Curve Mode 10m Insert Mesh Brushes: Fine Detailing 19m Insert Mesh Brushes: Controlling Insertions 15m Using Mannequins to Study the Pose 13m Posing the Model 23m Refining Anatomy of the Organic Section 15m Extracting the Rubber Glove 14m Creating Lines in the Rubber Glove 12m Theory of Rendering in Passes 7m Creating Main Passes 12m Creating Our Other Passes 22m Compositing All of the Passes 15m Painting the Metals 21m Painting the Rubber and Playing with UVs 17m Painting the Skin 22m Finalizing the Image 14m
Description
Course info
Level
Advanced
Updated
Feb 4, 2013
Duration
6h 49m
Description

Throughout this series of ZBrush tutorials, we will explore different techniques to create stunning concept art. We'll go through the creation of a cyborg character using the powerful features of ZBrush and Photoshop, and you'll learn how you can start using the techniques and workflows in your own projects. Software required: ZBrush 4R4, Photoshop 5.5, UVLayout 2.06.

About the author
Daniele Angelozzi
About the author

Daniele "Danko" Angelozzi is an Italian 3d freelancer, ZBrush certified instructor, and Wacom evangelist.

Section Introduction Transcripts
Section Introduction Transcripts

Introduction and Project Overview
Hi, my name is Daniele Angelozzi. I work as a freelancer, and I am a ZBrush certified instructor and Wacom evangelist. We're going to be using a combination of ZBrush 3D sculpting, and 2D photoshop painting techniques to create a cool looking concept for a futuristic biotech character. In this video set, I want to underline how fast it can be to create characters and also change them as I strongly believe and know from direct experience, that telling a solid foundation of the principals behind things is the best way to give you the power to adapt your knowledge in all types of different patterns. So in the end, you will be able to use the same techniques to achieve tasks totally different from concept art and computer illustration. Last, I sincerely hope that this tutorial will be of inspiration for you to always try and experiment in different ways of doing things. So, open your _____. Let's get it started.

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