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

Course content

19 sections • 154 lectures • 34h 5m total length

Hello!3:22
a quick hello where i introduce my self and the course!

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
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
Basics of Zbrush 04- Move, Scale, Rotate, Transpose line15:39
Basics of Zbrush 05- Local button, Symmetry, PolyF button12:38
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
Basics of Zbrush 09- Undo2:37
Learning material12:06
Check your knowledge of subjects covered in Section Basics of Zbrush

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
Brush Tools 03- Brushes: Move, Move Topological, Morph22:45
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
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
Alpha and Masking 03- View mask, Alpha&Mask, MaskPen, MaskLasso, MaskCurve10:45
Show/Hide brushes14:03
Trim and Clip brushes12:48
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
Zremesher15:46
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
Sculpting assignment: Dynamesh Creature- p0511:48
Sculpting assignment: Dynamesh Creature- p0610:01
Sculpting assignment: Dynamesh Creature- p0713:31
Sculpting assignment: Dynamesh Creature- p0814:15
Sculpting assignment: Dynamesh Creature- p0915:42
Sculpting assignment: Dynamesh Creature- p1010:28
Sculpting assignment: Dynamesh Creature- p1117:23
Sculpting assignment: Dynamesh Creature- p1211:57
Sculpting assignment: Dynamesh Creature- p1317:07
Sculpting assignment: Dynamesh Creature- p1412:36
Sculpting assignment: Dynamesh Creature- p157:52
Sculpting assignment: Dynamesh Creature- p1614:54
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
Sculpting assignment: Dynamesh Creature- p2016:28
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.

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Course content

A Quick Hello!1 lecture • 3min

Introduction to the course1 lecture • 12min

Basics of digital sculpting2 lectures • 11min

Zbrush User Interface4 lectures • 22min

Basics of Zbrush12 lectures • 2hr 12min

Gizmo3D and Deformers2 lectures • 20min

Brushes19 lectures • 4hr 1min

Alpha and Masking, Hide and Show21 lectures • 5hr 46min

Dynamesh and Zremesher27 lectures • 6hr 46min

Sculptris Pro2 lectures • 22min

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