ZBrush character creation - Scott Spencer

Break Free from the 3D Mold

ZBrush is taking the world of 3D modeling by storm, allowing CG artists to create spectacular organic models in a way that feels like traditional sculpting and painting. Like the software itself, this beautiful fourcolor guide perfectly blends technology with artistry to give you a thorough, handson tutorial in creating 3D characters with this revolutionary software.

Digital sculptor Scott Spencer guides you through the full array of ZBrush tools, including brushes, textures, and detailing. Youll learn how to sculpt in ZBrush, design a character bust, and dazzle viewers with your creations. Above all, youll discover how to apply timehonored methods of traditional sculpting and painting to a digital format and emerge a better artist, no matter what the medium.

• Bridge the transition from traditional sculpting to digital




• Explore the ZBrush interface and toolsets




• Learn valuable techniques for texturing, posing, and rendering in ZBrush




• Master ZScripts, macros, and other methods for customizing the interface




• Transfer your ZBrush creations into Maya and prepare for use in film, game, or other formats




• Gain valuable insights and tips from guest artists throughout the book

VALUABLE COMPANION DVD

Support files for the books tutorials are included on the DVD, so you can try out the techniques as you go. It also includes ZBrush movies to further illustrate the stepbystep sculpting process, as well as a trial version of ZBrush 3.1 for the Microsoft Windows operating system.