The Complete Orc Bust Sculpting Course with ZBrush

Name: The Complete Orc Bust Sculpting Course with ZBrush
Rating: 4.3 (13 reviews)

Learn the complete pipeline - from start to presentation - creating an Orc bust using ZBrush, 3ds Max, and Photoshop!

Created by3dmotive LLC

Last updated 9/2016

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What you'll learn

Learn the basics of ZBrush sculpting as it applies to characters
Take a rough blockout of an Orc head and sculpt tons of details into it
Learn the basics of baking maps and texturing using ZBrush and 3ds Max.

Course content

5 sections • 34 lectures • 6h 58m total length

Introduction0:45
Source files and samples for Section 1
Mesh Review10:46
Examine the head mesh to study edge loops and edge flow for animation-ready models, and compare low-poly counts to prioritize front-face detail for game-ready orc busts.
UV Review11:46
ZBrush Intro 019:45
ZBrush Intro 0211:09
Brushes and Masking18:13
Explore sculpting with standard, clay buildup, and clay brushes, learn masking to protect details, enable symmetry in ZBrush, and refine forms with smoothing, intensity adjustments, and quick viewing of strokes.
Materials, Colors, and Spotlight16:26

Introduction0:38
Source files and samples for Section 2
Foundation Sculpting 0118:31
In foundation sculpting 01, organize a low-poly orc head in ZBrush using poly groups, subtools, and UV groups, then block in form with clay buildup and masking.
Foundation Sculpting 029:14
Build foundation shapes in ZBrush using clay buildup, turning off symmetry to add asymmetry. Mask back faces, refine ears and fat folds, subdivide for texture, and save frequently.
Secondary Sculpting 0112:06
Master the Orc bust sculpting workflow in ZBrush by using clay buildup and clay tubes to shape gums, teeth, and under-the-tongue anatomy, while exploring symmetry variants and multiple detailing methods.
Secondary Sculpting 0212:54
Build a strong base sculpture in ZBrush, refine brow and mouth details, add wrinkles and teeth, and use masking, alpha brushes, and subdivision to read from multiple angles.

Introduction0:39
Source files and samples for Section 3
Second Stage Sculpting 0114:40
In the second stage sculpting, build on prior shapes to refine the orc bust's face with clay build up, masking, and selective subdivision for the brow, nose, cheeks, and ears.
Second Stage Sculpting 0216:48
Master stage two sculpting in ZBrush to build mouth details, lips, and tongue with masking, blur, and clay buildup, creating readable anatomy and organic flow.
Second Stage Sculpting 039:17
Master second stage sculpting of an orc bust by shaping guns and teeth with clay buildup, smoothing, and controlled details for videogame production under tight timelines.
Second Stage Sculpting 0414:35
In second stage sculpting, add detailed teeth, gums, and wrinkles with subdivision and masking, preview with BPR renders, and plan Pollock-style colors for an orc bust in ZBrush.

Introduction0:41
Source files and samples for Section 4
Final Sculpting 0119:17
Final Sculpting 0219:05
Final Sculpting 0310:07
Refine an orc bust by adding irregular skin details and subtle bumps with mask, clay buildup, and asymmetry, avoiding a too-clean cgi look for believability.
Alphas for Skin Details9:43
Apply alphas to sculpt skin details, creating pores and bumps with quick left-click and drag, adjusting stroke size, intensity, and symmetry for consistent, readable texture on the orc bust.
Baking Maps8:44
Bake and export normal maps from the high-poly head, flipping the green channel, then apply these maps to the game-resolution model and preview with quick renders in Marmoset.
Proportion Changes12:20

Introduction0:38
Source files and samples for Section 5
ZBrush Polypainting15:57
Explore ZBrush polypainting to texture creatures, using spotlight for shading, sampling colors from reference skins, and a flat M.H. modeling madcap base for accurate tones.
Color Spray for Skin20:41
Learn to color spray skin on an orc bust using alpha textures and color samples. Build up shading, wrinkles, and subtle rot details with masking and careful color blending.
Spotlight for Polypainting32:38
Spotlight for Polypainting 0222:15
Refining Color Details20:41
Master color detailing on an orc bust by layering hues, masking ambient occlusion, and painting a detailed diffuse map to bring out features like the eyes, ears, and mouth.
Cavity Masking Refined13:04
Refine cavity masking to deepen shadows around ears and cheeks, adjust the mask with blur, and push color to enhance cracks and tusk texture, then export maps for game rendering.
Refining and Map Placement9:06
Final Presentation in the Marmoset Toolbag14:48
Bonus Lecture: Further Learning with 3dmotive0:18

Requirements

3ds Max (Maya will suffice), ZBrush, and Photoshop

Description

Stephen Wells covers his process of sculpting, poly painting, and baking normal maps step-by-step for this Next-Gen Orc Head model. You will learn about various tools and workflow aspects of ZBrush and work your way through the sculpting process and become more familiar with the ZBrush interface and the use of its more powerful features. We'll start with the very basic level of the orc head, then get it ready for sculpting in ZBrush, and really lay down the details as we flesh the character head out. You'll learn a very thorough pipeline for creating a great looking asset!

More about the Instructor:

Stephen Wells is an expert 3D modeler for characters, props, vehicles, weapons and environments and have created both high and low polygon assets for game productions. He has over 20 years experience in creating a variety of game assets for several different genres (fantasy, sci-fi, combat, superheroes, horror, etc) using 3ds Max, Maya, Photoshop, Zbrush, Mudbox, Topogun, and XNormal. As an enthusiastic instructor, he loves creating video tutorials on a wide variety of subjects including Zbrush, 3DS Max, Topogun, Roadkill, and many more to help students better their skillsets.

Who this course is for:

Beginner-To-Intermediate 3d artists interested in tackling a more complex sculpt
Artists interested in learning the complete pipeline for creating an asset like this

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Basics of the ZBrush UI, and getting started7 lectures • 1hr 19min

First pass sculpting5 lectures • 53min

Refining the sculpt with the smaller details5 lectures • 56min

Final sculpting polish, and baking normal maps7 lectures • 1hr 20min

Polypainting, Texturing, and final presentation in Marmoset10 lectures • 2hr 30min

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