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Sculpting in Zbrush-Ultimate course beginners/intermediate
Zbrush Made Easy! Ultimate Zbrush 3d sculpting course for beginners/intermediate.
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Created byMilivoj Popovic
Last updated 12/2025
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English [Auto],Spanish
What you'll learn
- learn Zbrush, by an instructor that's not only a seasoned professional but also a studio owner, sitting on the other side of the hiring table!
- Zbrush User Interface
- Gizmo and Deformers
- Different Brushes, like Standard, Smooth, Clay Buildup, Dam Standard,Trim Dynamic....
- Alphas, Masking, Show/Hide
- Dynamesh and Zremesher
- Sculptris Pro
- Zspheres
- Booleans
- Materials and Polypaint
- UV MAPS
- Polygroups, Panel Loops...
- Rendering
- Dynamics
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Course content
19 sections • 154 lectures • 34h 5m total length
- Hello!3:22
a quick hello where i introduce my self and the course!
- Introduction to the course11:35
A do a lot of talking in this one :) but i promise you we jump pretty quickly into the practical side of thing in videos to come!
- Basics of digital sculpting7:04
Digital sculpting is a part of many industries, such as film, video games, VR/AR... Digital sculpts are made out of polygons, and polygons are made out of points and vertices! The way those vertices are connected to each other is called topology.
- Learning material4:12
A written overview of all the major points covered in Lecture Basics of digital sculpting
- Check your knowledge of subjects covered in Section Basics of digital sculpting
- Loading Introduction Zbrush User Interface- NOT THE BLUE UI!0:55
THIS IS NOT THE BLUE UI and will probably NOT change anything in your UI! In some updates of Zbrush a few buttons might change their places in the User Interface, so to avoid confusion i made a user interface that will keep you 1 on 1 with the user interface i have in the videos! Please load it and let's start sculpting!
- Adjusting UI for smaller res displays3:53
a quick video how to adjust your UI if you have a small res display- laptops, older monitors, etc.
- Zbrush UI14:37
After watching this lecture, you will:
· Know what is Lightbox
· Understand all the parts that make Zbrush UI
· How to customize UI
- Learning material3:00
- Check your knowledge of subjects covered in Section Zbrush UI
- Hotkeys and shortcuts for Zbrush-MAC users read lecture description!0:14
Hotkeys and shortcuts for Zbrush as found on the Pixologic website!
DOWNLOAD IN THE RESOURCES OF THIS LECTURE
IMPORTANT: Wherever the Ctrl key is mentioned in this documentation, MacOSX users may want to use the Cmd (Apple) key instead, though note for keyboards with both a Ctrl and Cmd key either can be used. The Alt key on Macintosh keyboards is sometimes called the Option key, and the Windows Enter key is called the Return key.
- Basics of Zbrush 01-load/save,impot/export, primitives, enter into edit mode14:37
Master the basics of ZBrush by loading and saving tools, importing and exporting LBJ files, and using primitives to enter edit mode for 3d sculpting.
- Basics of Zbrush 02- Perspective,Floor, rotate y axes, how to navigate in Zbrush11:07
Testing the discription
- Basics of Zbrush 03- Polymesh3D, Initialize Primitive9:19
Initialize 3d primitives into poly mesh 3d by pressing make poly mesh 3d, adjust size and polygon count, and twist to shape, then start sculpting.
- Basics of Zbrush 04- Move, Scale, Rotate, Transpose line15:39
- Basics of Zbrush 05- Local button, Symmetry, PolyF button12:38
Explore local symmetry and axis-based transformations in zbrush, learn to enable symmetry on the x, y, and z axes, and understand topology and polygon cage implications for sculpting.
- Basics of Zbrush 06- Subtools15:07
- Basics of Zbrush 06b- Folders8:26
We are taking a look at Folders, a great way to organize our subtools!
- Basics of Zbrush 07- Subtool options: Rename, Reorder, Duplicate,Delete,Merge...12:37
- Basics of Zbrush 08- Subdivisions17:17
Explore subdivisions in ZBrush: increase polygon resolution through subdivision levels to gain more sculpting points, enabling finer detail while maintaining non-destructive edits.
- Basics of Zbrush 09- Undo2:37
- Learning material12:06
- Check your knowledge of subjects covered in Section Basics of Zbrush
- Gizmo3D p019:12
Explore the ZBrush gizmo 3D tool, moving, scaling, and rotating across subtools with transpose master, and adjust gizmo origin, center, unmask mesh center, and sticky mode for precise posing.
- Gizmo3D p0211:12
Explore gizmo 3d and the former to sculpt with symmetry, control points, and subdivisions, refining shapes through inflate and flatten to create a poly mesh 3d from primitives.
- Brush Tools 01-Brush menu, Zadd/Zsub, Z Intensity, Draw Size, Focal Shift..21:00
- Brush Tools 02- Brushes: Standard,Smooth,Clay Buildup,Dam Standard,Trim Dynamic17:33
Explore standard, smooth, clay build up, dam standard, and trim dynamic brushes in ZBrush; master add and subtract strokes, draw size and intensity, and use space or right-click menus.
- Brush Tools 03- Brushes: Move, Move Topological, Morph22:45
Explore essential ZBrush brushes like Move, Move Topological, and Morph, learn to use them with symmetry, and understand how topological differences and morph targets shape and refine forms.
- Brush Tools 04- Strokes: Dots, DragRect, FreeHand, Spray, DragDot9:59
- Brush Tools 05- Smt Button, Lazy Mouse, recap9:26
- Sculpting assignment: Apple- p017:17
Our first sculpting assignment! In these videos i will guide you through the process of sculpting an apple- we will use this exercise to train and test what we learned so far!
- Sculpting assignment: Apple- p0215:30
Our first sculpting assignment! In these videos i will guide you through the process of sculpting an apple- we will use this exercise to train and test what we learned so far!
- Sculpting assignment: Apple- p038:58
Our first sculpting assignment! In these videos i will guide you through the process of sculpting an apple- we will use this exercise to train and test what we learned so far!
- Sculpting assignment: Apple- p0411:05
Our first sculpting assignment! In these videos i will guide you through the process of sculpting an apple- we will use this exercise to train and test what we learned so far!
- Sculpting assignment: Bannana- p0114:43
Continuing with the fruity theme! :) next up- a bannana, a great subject to keep using what we learned in previous sections, without being overwhelmed with a difficult sculpt
- Sculpting assignment: Bannana- p0210:04
Continuing with the fruity theme! :) next up- a bannana, a great subject to keep using what we learned in previous sections, without being overwhelmed with a difficult sculpt
- Sculpting assignment: Bannana- p0314:33
Continuing with the fruity theme! :) next up- a bannana, a great subject to keep using what we learned in previous sections, without being overwhelmed with a difficult sculpt
- Sculpting assignment: Bannana- p0414:25
Continuing with the fruity theme! :) next up- a bannana, a great subject to keep using what we learned in previous sections, without being overwhelmed with a difficult sculpt
- Sculpting assignment: Pumpkin- p0112:10
The last in the fruit series of sculpt, a pumpkin is a bit more complex in form than an apple or a bannana, so a natural progression in this sculpting assignment series!
- Sculpting assignment: Pumpkin- p0212:21
The last in the fruit series of sculpt, a pumpkin is a bit more complex in form than an apple or a bannana, so a natural progression in this sculpting assignment series!
- Sculpting assignment: Pumpkin- p039:37
The last in the fruit series of sculpt, a pumpkin is a bit more complex in form than an apple or a bannana, so a natural progression in this sculpting assignment series!
- Sculpting assignment: Pumpkin- p0419:01
The last in the fruit series of sculpt, a pumpkin is a bit more complex in form than an apple or a bannana, so a natural progression in this sculpting assignment series!
- Learning material10:02
- Check your knowledge of subjects covered in section Brush Tools
- Downloadable ZBrush Tools!0:06
- IMPORTANT-Setting up my Blue UI and Pop-up menu!! Download CUSTOM UI here!!4:18
a short video describing how to load my UI, set it all up including my custom pop-up menu!
- Alpha and Masking 01- My Custum UI, what are alphas, make your own alpha19:21
Discover how alphas and masking control brush details in zebra, learn to customize your interface, and create or import your own alphas to reveal or hide strokes for intricate textures.
- BackfaceMasking1:38
A quick video explaining how we can solve a problem of polygons getting pushed into each other when sculpting on thin geometry! A great option that can save us a lot of headaches and frustration!
- Alpha Blur and Midvalue12:52
In this video i cover two important options when you are working with alphas- blur and midvalue!
- Alpha and Masking 02- Add mask, Erase mask, Invert masked, masking options...14:03
Master masking in ZBrush by using Ctrl to add or invert masks, erase or shrink and grow masked areas, and apply blue, sharp, and blur masks that respect polygon counts.
- Alpha and Masking 03- View mask, Alpha&Mask, MaskPen, MaskLasso, MaskCurve10:45
- Show/Hide brushes14:03
Learn to control sculpting with show and hide techniques in ZBrush by using masking, mask curve, and various selection tools to hide or reveal model regions.
- Trim and Clip brushes12:48
Learn to mask, hide, and selectively trim or clip geometry in ZBrush using rectangle and lasso tools, trim and clip brushes, and understand how these affect topology and poly groups.
- Sculpting assignment: Wacom pen- p0118:11
A bit more of a technical sculpt, in this assignment we will learn, among other, how to use masking and scale, move, rotate tools!
- Sculpting assignment: Wacom pen- p0217:20
A bit more of a technical sculpt, in this assignment we will learn, among other, how to use masking and scale, move, rotate tools!
- Sculpting assignment: Wacom pen- p0321:32
A bit more of a technical sculpt, in this assignment we will learn, among other, how to use masking and scale, move, rotate tools!
- Sculpting assignment: AC remote- p0121:51
This assignment will push our masking skills further, and we will also use clip and trim brushes!
- Sculpting assignment: AC remote- p0221:43
This assignment will push our masking skills further, and we will also use clip and trim brushes!
- Sculpting assignment: AC remote- p0321:55
This assignment will push our masking skills further, and we will also use clip and trim brushes!
- Sculpting assignment: Headphones- p0127:48
Our most difficult assignment yet! A challenging sculpt, but i am here to guide you step by step! We will practice all we learned so far and see a few added tips and tricks!
- Sculpting assignment: Headphones- p0239:51
Our most difficult assignment yet! A challenging sculpt, but i am here to guide you step by step! We will practice all we learned so far and see a few added tips and tricks!
- Sculpting assignment: Headphones- p0318:23
Our most difficult assignment yet! A challenging sculpt, but i am here to guide you step by step! We will practice all we learned so far and see a few added tips and tricks!
- Sculpting assignment: Headphones- p0415:04
Our most difficult assignment yet! A challenging sculpt, but i am here to guide you step by step! We will practice all we learned so far and see a few added tips and tricks!
- Sculpting assignment: Headphones- p0526:02
Our most difficult assignment yet! A challenging sculpt, but i am here to guide you step by step! We will practice all we learned so far and see a few added tips and tricks!
- Learning material6:55
- Check your knowledge of subjects covered in section Alpha, Masking, Hide, Show
- Downloadable ZBrush Tools!0:06
- Dynamesh24:57
learn how dynamesh creates uniform topology by regenerating polygons for flexible sculpting in ZBrush. discover dynamic resolution, masking, and the workflow to read dynamesh and push digital clay sculpting further.
- Zremesher15:46
Diana mesh makes watertight models for 3D printing by closing holes, but it doesn't smooth or preserve details. Use 0 mesh to create topology while preserving sculpted details, then subdivide.
- Good topology v Bad Topology and ProjectAll feature15:58
A student asked a question on FB group- why, even though he has 2M polygons, he still can't sculpt details due to low polygon resolution!? He send me his Zbrush file and this is the answer. As an added bonus i also talk about ProjectAll feature- A great way to transfer details from one sculpt to another!
- Dynamesh Creature Timelapse19:28
Here is a 20 minute time-lapse of the modeling process for this assignment- Dynamesh Creature! If you don't have time to go through all the videos of this project ( it is our biggest assignment with a lot of videos) you can have a look at this quick video to see the modeling process!
- Sculpting assignment: Dynamesh Creature- p0125:59
Our most ambitious assignment yet! We will sculpt an entire creature starting from a simple sphere! It's a crazy ride, be sure to come along, but don't just watch- sculpt this bad boy your self and i look forward to seeing your sculpts!
- Sculpting assignment: Dynamesh Creature- p0222:40
- Sculpting assignment: Dynamesh Creature- p0310:08
- Sculpting assignment: Dynamesh Creature- p0411:18
Push Dynamesh creature sculpting by refining topology with blur, masking surfaces, and painting details; sculpt eyes, teeth, ropes, and overall form in perspective.
- Sculpting assignment: Dynamesh Creature- p0511:48
Learn to sculpt a dynamic ZBrush creature with dynamesh, creating a fleshy, organic look while separating parts and refining joints through dynamics.
- Sculpting assignment: Dynamesh Creature- p0610:01
Advance a Dynamesh creature sculpt by refining anatomy with higher polygon details, using clay build up to shape fleshy muscle fibers and smoothing to emphasize form.
- Sculpting assignment: Dynamesh Creature- p0713:31
Apply Dynamesh and standard brush with masking to separate surfaces and sculpt anatomy like eye socket, jaw, and muscles, refining forms with inflation and careful rotation.
- Sculpting assignment: Dynamesh Creature- p0814:15
Advance your dynamesh creature sculpting by refining arm anatomy, experimenting with smoothing algorithms, subdivision, and shaping muscles and tendons while preserving topology.
- Sculpting assignment: Dynamesh Creature- p0915:42
Focus on the leg area in the dynamesh sculpt for p09, smoothing to avoid blocky geometry, align with the reference image, and carve major muscle groups for an organic feel.
- Sculpting assignment: Dynamesh Creature- p1010:28
Continue sculpting the dynamesh creature by refining the legs, adding muscle groups, fibers, and tendons. Apply skinning, creasing, and subtle anatomy to enhance realism and push the model further.
- Sculpting assignment: Dynamesh Creature- p1117:23
Shape a dynamesh creature in ZBrush by sculpting the rib cage and abdomen, defining muscle groups, bone structure, and subtle shadows to convey tension and three-dimensional form.
- Sculpting assignment: Dynamesh Creature- p1211:57
- Sculpting assignment: Dynamesh Creature- p1317:07
- Sculpting assignment: Dynamesh Creature- p1412:36
Engage in a dynamic sculpting session using Dynamesh to craft an organic creature, emphasizing muscular lines, smoothing, topology, and symmetry for stronger back muscles and spikes.
- Sculpting assignment: Dynamesh Creature- p157:52
Advance the creature sculpt with Dynamesh and cone primitives, building a poly mesh 3d base. Split into parts with poly groups, duplicate, and mirror to finalize.
- Sculpting assignment: Dynamesh Creature- p1614:54
Learn Dynamesh creature sculpting in ZBrush, using mirror and x axis, subtools, and symmetry to sculpt spikes, inflate details, and refine an organic, believable creature.
- Sculpting assignment: Dynamesh_Creature- p17- Insertmesh25:43
In this session i introduce a very powerful feature that can save you hours of sculpting- Insertmesh feature! you can download the insertmesh brushes in the Resources!
- Sculpting assignment: Dynamesh Creature- p1825:18
- Sculpting assignment: Dynamesh Creature- p1913:09
Practice Dynamesh creature sculpting by refining area definitions, separating the head and neck, and adding controlled creases to create an organic, evenly detailed model while avoiding over-detail and preserving work.
- Sculpting assignment: Dynamesh Creature- p2016:28
Build a fleshy, organic creature by adding grooves, bulges, overlaying areas, and wrinkles with waves to simulate muscles and tendons, then refine topology using Dynamesh and polygons.
- Sculpting assignment: Dynamesh Creature- p2114:55
- Learning material6:07
- Check your knowledge of subjects covered in section Dynamesh and Zremesher
- Downloadable ZBrush Tool!0:06
- Sculptris Pro19:59
In this lecture we will go over the Sculptris Pro feature in Zbrush. It is an amazing feature that builds on the dynamesh philosophy that changed everything! A must watch!
- Timelapse-Sculpting a Character using Sculptris Pro!WIP2:09
A time-lapse of me sculpting a character using Sculptris Pro feature. It's still a WIP mind you but you get the idea! :) I hope to finish the character and share the process with you as well.
Requirements
- Basic computer knowledge, have Zbrush software installed on their computer, know English language
Description
!!Rated 10/10 on Coursemarks!! TOP 1% of 94,680 courses!
CAPTIONS: French, Russian, Spanish
ONLY COURSE WITH Student Facebook Group for QnA/Guidance with over a +5000 members!!
Learn how to create amazing 3d sculpts, using industry's top digital software- Zbrush!
Guiding you on this journey is an award winning digital sculptor, Art Academy professor and a studio head with over 15 years of industry experience!
Every section comes with written learning material summarizing the most important points of the section!
Every section comes with a Quiz that will test your knowledge so you can make sure you learned all you need!
Download written learning materials and Zbrush tools so you can learn even when of-line!
Updating with new videos as Zbrush updates!
Do you want to learn digital sculpting in Zbrush, by an instructor that's not only a seasoned professional but also a studio owner, sitting on the other side of the hiring table?! Learn the best possible approach and workflow to get from start to finished design, use essential tools that enable you to create any design in Zbrush. Get tips and tricks of the trade, inside thoughts of a studio project lead that will give you an edge when getting jobs in the industry!
A shout out to my friend Martin Punchev Vertexbee, how did the 2d design for the Turtle you see in the course title image!
Who this course is for:
- Beginner to mid level Zbrush users, artist who are looking to get into 3d sculpting, from designers, 2d artists, traditional sculptors, etc. Professionals who are looking to integrate digital sculpting into their workflow.