Sculpt a 3D printable Skeleton model in Zbrush

Name: Sculpt a 3D printable Skeleton model in Zbrush
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from Beginner to Miniature

Created byChristian McNachtan, Joshua O'Hala

Last updated 5/2020

English

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What you'll learn

Learn how to digitally sculpt in the industry leading software: zbrush
Learn how to navigate zbrush
Learn how to load reference images into zbrush and create accurate proportions
Learn to use many brushes: what each does and when to use them
Learn how to create an entire human skeleton
Learn how to pose your skeleton
Learn how to optimize your skeleton for 3d printing

Course content

16 sections • 51 lectures • 11h 57m total length

Introduction1:03
What you'll need.4:02
Learn what you need to start a 3d printable skeleton in ZBrush, including ZBrush Core options, licensing or trial, and hardware like CPU, GPU with VRAM, and a drawing tablet.

First steps7:23
In this video, Josh shows you how to navigate Zbrush.
Making the sphere editable6:37
In this lesson, you will learn how to edit a mesh. You will also learn how to add additional meshes to your project and navigate between them.
Adding Reference Images17:35
In this lesson, you will learn important features of Zbrush including:
Matcaps (materials and colors)
How to hide and show different meshes in your project
How to use symmetry
How to add "one way" planes into your project for reference images
How to add reference images into your project and place them on the "one way" planes

Blocking out the Skull16:08
In this lesson, you will learn how to begin shaping the sphere to the reference image. (skull)
Dynamesh and Zremesher7:47
In this lesson, you will learn how to combine multiple meshes into one and lower the poly count to improve performance.
Refining the Skull20:01
In this lesson, you will start to add details to your skull.
Refining the skull part 221:19
In this lesson, you will learn how to use the Damian Standard brush to create fine details.
Starting the bottom jaw12:22
In this lesson, you will learn how to use the "Bend Curve" feature to create the basic shape of the jawbone.
Detailing the Jaw17:34
In this episode, you will learn how to apply techniques learned in previous episodes to detail the jawbone.
Making Teeth17:51
In this lesson, you will learn how to organize subtools and begin blocking out the teeth.
Adding teeth to the skull19:21
In this lesson, Josh will show you how to finalize the teeth and move them into position.
Fine Tuning the upper skull21:18
Fine Tuning the lower skull17:11

Starting the Pelvis14:56
Begin the pelvis in ZBrush by adding a sphere, enabling symmetry, and importing pelvis reference images to shape a printable pelvis that aligns with the full skeleton.
Refining the Pelvis12:39
Refining the pelvis Part 220:31
Finishing the Pelvis10:54
Finish the pelvis in ZBrush for 3d printing by refining edges, removing internal mess with the clay build-up brush, smoothing and dynamesh adjustments, and preparing a complete skeleton assembly.

Starting the Hands9:45
Import the hand reference image, set the full skeleton, then build the palm from a cylinder, apply symmetry, divide and smooth geometry, and deepen lines for 3d printing.
Refining the Hand17:02
Refining the Hand part 215:11
Refining the hand in ZBrush, this lecture demonstrates sizing, fattening finger tips, creating joints with clay build up, flattening edges, and using the gizmo to position parts for 3D printing.
Posing the Hands25:32

Starting the Foot9:39
Sculpt the feet as a single solid mesh for reliable 3D printing, starting from a sphere and using top-down reference images to shape and refine.
Refining the Foot14:29
Refine the skeletal foot in Zbrush by mirroring, blocking, and defining toe lines, then add mass and refine geometry for a clean 3D printable model.
Finishing the Foot20:35
refine the foot in ZBrush by sculpting bone edges, smoothing toes, and deepening cuts for clear separation. prepare the skeleton foot for 3D printing with crisp details.

Requirements

You will need access to a computer
You will need access to the internet
An understanding of the English Language
You will need access to Zbrush free 30 day trial is available for first time users
A drawing tablet is highly recommended

Description

Created with the absolute first timer in mind, this course will teach you to become proficient in many of Zbrush's more complex features - many of which are unknown to more advanced users. By the end of this course, you will have the knowledge and skills to create professional-quality 3D models fit for 3D printing and sales.

Join our lead 3D Modeler Josh O'hala as he recreates the exact same skeleton model that we sell to consumers. You will be guided through our professional production pipeline:

You will learn how to become comfortable navigating Zbrush.
You will learn how to add simple geometry to your project which will be used later.
You will learn how to import reference images into your project.
You will learn how to make your "clay" transparent and use your reference images to sculpt more accurately.
You will learn how to use many commonly used brushes as well as specialized brushes to create beautiful and accurate sculpts.
The lessons learned will be reinforced as Josh guides you through creating the entire skeleton model.
You will learn how to pose your skeleton to create many variation models.
You will learn how to optimize your model for 3D printing.
You will learn the process of making your model 3D printable.
and much more! visit us on youtube for examples of our models and tutorials.

Who this course is for:

This course is intended for anyone who wants to learn how to create professional quality digital sculptures.
This course is intended for anyone who wants to learn how to create their own models for 3D printing.
This course is intended for anyone who wants to learn how to create their own miniatures for tabletop games.

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Introduction2 lectures • 5min

Getting Started3 lectures • 32min

Skull10 lectures • 2hr 51min

Ribcage3 lectures • 30min

Pelvis4 lectures • 59min

Preparing the Project for the Rest of the Skeleton2 lectures • 15min

Arms4 lectures • 38min

Legs3 lectures • 37min

Hands4 lectures • 1hr 8min

Feet3 lectures • 45min

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