ZBrush 3 Training DVD

Introduction

• Welcome Demo
• Using the example files
• Overview Demo

1. The ZBrush Interface

• Understanding pixols Demo
• Establishing canvas size and color Demo
• Positioning 3D objects Demo
• Working with trays and palettes Demo
• Sculpting models in Edit mode Demo
• Discovering sculpting brushes Demo
• Saving models Demo
• Managing memory in ZBrush Demo
• Setting interface preferences Demo

2. Working with 3D Models and Primitives

• Customizing the startup 3D meshes Demo
• Deforming 3D models Demo
• Activating symmetry
• Creating armatures with ZSphere
• Posing armatures with ZSphere
• Working with levels of detail
• Masking geometry
• Hiding and showing polygons
• Organizing geometry using polygroups
• Extruding geometry with edge loops to make necks and ears
• Creating sharp edges with the Crease tool
• Adding parts to your model with subtools
• Posing models with Transpose pt. 1
• Installing the Subtool Master plugin
• Posing models with Transpose pt. 2
• Installing the Transpose Master plugin

3. Digital Sculpting

• Sculpting with brushes
• Choosing stroke types
• Using Lazy Mouse
• Sculpting fine details with alphas
• Creating alphas
• Creating stencils from alphas
• Storing morph targets
• Isolating details with 3D layers
• Building surfaces by extracting meshes

4. Color, Texture, and Materials

• Picking colors
• Applying textures
• Creating seamless textures
• Painting models
• Mapping 3D model texture coordinates
• Adding sculpture reference planes
• Applying materials
• Modifying standard materials
• Applying MatCap materials
• Creating MatCap materials
• Creating bump maps
• Painting with photos

5. Using ZBrush Sculpts in Other 3D Programs

• Exporting models
• Importing models

6. Illustrating with ZBrush

• Getting started with 2.5D tools
• Modifying paintbrushes with stroke types
• Positioning strokes and models on the canvas
• Using snapshots
• Understanding ZSub and ZCut
• Creating document layers
• Applying transparency
• Lighting the canvas
• Rendering in ZBrush
• Tuning shadows
• Baking lighting into the graphic
• Creating a sense of depth using fog

7. Movies, Macros, and ZScripts

• Recording ZBrush movies
• Using macros and ZScripts

8. Top 14 Pitfalls for Beginners

• Can't rotate or move the model
• Can't sculpt on the model
• Can't adjust the lighting
• Can't control disappearing strokes
• Can't move objects smoothly with the Gyro
• Can't move the model on the canvas
• Can't see some parts of the model
• Can't subdivide the model
• Can't control the pivot of the model
• Can't maintain symmetry
• Can't control subtools
• Can't rotate with Transpose without distorting the model
• Can't activate the Transpose tool
• Can't get rid of blurriness on the mask

Conclusion

• Goodbye