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In short, ZBrush is an art tool created by artists, for artists. It allows you to create models and illustrations limited only by your imagination, at a speed that allows you to stand out in today's fast paced industry.© 2017 Marvel StudiosZBrushDigital SculptingGet empowered by the world’s leading digital sculpting solution. The powerful systems inside of ZBrush are designed to eliminate the constraints of traditional modeling and allow you to create freely, just as you would with clay.

When you’re ready to move your 3D sculpt into a pipeline for animation, rendering or 3D printing, the tools to do so are at hand.

Base Mesh CreationDynamic Sculpting Brush SystemSculptural FreedomPolygon Modeling OptionsRemeshing OptionsFlexible WorkflowsArtist: Zhelong XuZBrushPainting & TexturingBecause ZBrush works with tens of millions of polygons in real-time, you can paint directly on the surface of the model without first assigning a texture map or UV’s. This offers significant advantages compared to a standard workflow. The resolution of the texture map does not need to be decided in advance. You have the freedom to visualize, explore and create textures in 3D, and in real time.PolyPaintUV MasterSpotlightAdvanced FeaturesArtist: Vahid AhmadiZBrushReady, Set, RenderWhether you are using ZBrush by itself as an illustration tool or as part of a production pipeline for animation, you will at some point want to show your work to others. ZBrush makes this possible using Redshift, as well as a powerful rendering system called BPR (Best Preview Render).

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ZBrush 2021 introduces a Dynamics system along with Controlled Cloth Sculpting and a revisiting of our Dynamic Subdivision feature. We’ve also added new features to ZModeler, as well as introducing iMage 3D support to ZBrush and giving it the ability to open native-format files created by ZBrushCoreMini.

The ZBrush engine itself has also been enhanced, finding ways to improve performance across the board. You will find that ZBrush 2021 sculpts more fluidly, as well as taking less time to perform other operations such as DynaMesh.

Introducing Dynamics

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Enhance your sculpting with a Dynamics system that allows any surface to be contracted, expanded, inflated or draped with gravity. Use masking to pin a portion of the mesh to create a point of interest or use a mask to create a unique interaction that can allow the surface to be rolled on itself. Create realistic cloth folds - even on a low resolution plane. Place your mesh, turn on the collision volume and any desired controls, then watch as ZBrush drapes the cloth mesh over any other visible meshes.

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Special brushes have been introduced which use the Dynamics engine to give unique capabilities for interacting with the cloth surface. As examples, you can choose where folds will lay or simply grab the geometry to move it freely in the work space and create folds in real-time. The ClothTwister brush simulates twisted cloth. ClothWind allows directional movement. ClothPinchTrails will create a seam with pinched cloth wherever your brush stroke takes place on the surface.

Dynamic Subdiv Revisited

Dynamic Subdiv provides a working preview of your subdivision levels without actually increasing the base polygon count. This feature is now taken a step further by allowing you to add an adjustable thickness to any single piece of planar geometry.

A piece of geometry can also be added to each polygon as a completely interactive instance. Select from the library of presets to make a surface look like canvas or denim jeans. Even select a piece of armor to create repeatable chainmail.

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Snapshot3d Additions

PolyGrouping, Color, and Segments

SnapShot3D will now transfer PolyGroups and color from the original texture to the generated mesh. This functionality allows for easy isolation of parts. When generating silhouettes of garments, color can be applied to the areas where holes would be needed to create an outfit. These areas can then quickly be hidden and deleted for processing with Dynamics to generate clothing.

Segments can now also be added to the SnapShot3D mesh by using the SpotLight dial.

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Performance

Even more performance enhancements have now been added to ZBrush. We revisited the systems behind the sculpting brushes along with many other popular features. Speed has increased across all sectors, including faster response time with high polygon models, increased DynaMesh speed and much more. In addition, a new Optimal option for smart management of multithreading will always maintain the right amount of threads ZBrush needs with your system for the best performance.

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New functions have been added to the already powerful ZModeler brush system.

Extrude Edge

It’s never been easier to build a plane up into what you imagine or construct a completely new piece of geometry that fits into an existing sculpt. The new Edge Extrude feature gives you the ability to build with one edge, multiple edges, complete edge loops and/or polyloops -- with interactive edge snapping. Not only can you extrude an edge to snap to the adjacent face but you can enable SnapToSurface to allow the new edges to snap to an underlying surface.

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Equidistant Inset

With Equidistant Inset you can inset a single polygon or region of polygons and all newly created topology will be equidistant from the existing topology. The result is a perfect new set of polygons.

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Nanomesh Modifications

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Continuing to expand on the already powerful instancing system of NanoMesh, ZBrush 2021 now gives you the ability to edit the instance mesh while it is in place within the scene. Combining Split Screen with NanoMesh, this throws wide open your ability to create and adjust without adding unwieldy numbers of polygons.

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The iMage 3D format provides a unique way to share both an image of your work and the 3D model itself with others, all in a single GIF or PNG file. This file can be posted on any website where it will appear as a regular 2D image and once opened in ZBrush the complete model with all its SubTools is ready to edit.

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Pixologic ZBrushFullscreen screenshot of ZBrush 4.0Developer(s)PixologicInitial release1999; 25 years ago (1999)Stable releaseZBrush 2024

/ November 16, 2023; 3 months ago (2023-11-16)

Written inC, C++, PythonOperating systemWindows 10 version 1709 and latermacOS 10.13 and laterType3D computer graphicsLicenseCommercial proprietary softwareWebsitewww.maxon.net/en/zbrush

Pixologic ZBrush is a digital sculpting tool that combines 3D/2.5D modeling, texturing and painting. It uses a proprietary "pixol" technology which stores lighting, color, material, orientation and depth information for the points making up all objects on the screen. The main difference between ZBrush and more traditional modeling packages is that it is more akin to traditional sculpting.

ZBrush is used for creating "high-resolution" models (able to reach 40+ million polygons) for use in movies, games, and animations, by companies ranging from ILM[1][2] and Weta Digital,[3] to Epic Games and Electronic Arts.[4] ZBrush uses dynamic levels of resolution to allow sculptors to make global or local changes to their models. ZBrush is most known for being able to sculpt medium- to high-frequency details that were traditionally painted in bump maps. The resulting mesh details can then be exported as normal maps to be used on a low poly version of that same model. They can also be exported as a displacement map, although, in that case, the lower poly version generally requires more resolution. Or, once completed, the 3D model can be projected onto the background, becoming a 2.5D image (upon which further effects can be applied). Work can then begin on another 3D model which can be used in the same scene. This feature lets users work within complicated scenes without a heavy processor overhead.

ZBrush was developed by the company Pixologic Inc, founded by Ofer Alon (also known by the alias "Pixolator") and Jack Rimokh.[5] The software was presented in 1999 at SIGGRAPH.[6] The demo version, 1.55, was released in 2003,[7] and version 3.1 was released in 2007.[8] ZBrush 4 for Windows and Mac systems was announced on April 21, 2009 for an August release,[9] but was later postponed.[10] Version 3.5 was made available in September the same year, and includes some of the newer features initially intended for ZBrush 4.[11]

Through GoZ ("Go ZBrush"), available starting in Version 4, ZBrush offers integration with other 3D graphics programs such as Autodesk Maya, Autodesk 3ds Max, Cinema 4D, LightWave 3D, Poser Pro, Daz Studio, EIAS, Modo[12] and Blender.

ZBrush was purchased by the software company Maxon in January 2022. Since then, ZBrush has been added to the company's Maxon One subscription service. In addition, the Redshift renderer was integrated into ZBrush.[13][14]

Pixol[edit]

Like a pixel, each "pixol" contains information on X and Y position and color values. Additionally, it contains information on depth (or Z position), orientation and material. ZBrush-related files store pixol information, but when these maps are exported (e.g., to JPEG or PNG formats) they are flattened and the pixol data is lost. This technique is similar in concept to a voxel, another kind of 3D pixel.

Features[edit]

An example of a scene made using ZBrush

ZBrush comes with many features[15] to aid in the sculpting of models and meshes.

3D Brushes[edit]

The initial download of ZBrush comes with thirty 3D sculpting brushes, and more are available for download. Each brush offers unique attributes while allowing general control over hardness, intensity, and size. Alphas, which are used to create a specific pattern or shape, and textures are also editable features of the brushes.

Polypaint[edit]

Polypainting allows users to paint on an object's surface without the need to first assign a texture map by adding color directly to the polygons.

Illustration[edit]

ZBrush also gives the ability to sculpt in 2.5D and comes with several brushes for that purpose. A pixol put down when sculpting or illustrating in 2.5D contains information on its own color, depth, material, position and lighting information.

Transpose[edit]

ZBrush also has a feature that is similar to skeletal animation in other 3D programs. The transpose feature allows a user to isolate a part of the model and pose it without the need of skeletal rigging.[16]

ZSpheres[edit]

A user can create a base mesh with uniform topology and then convert it into a sculptable model by starting out with a simple sphere and extracting more "ZSpheres", until the basic shape of the desired model is created.

GoZ[edit]

GoZ tab in Autodesk Maya's shelf

Introduced in ZBrush 3.2 OS X, GoZ automates setting up shading networks for normal, displacement, and texture maps of the 3D models in GoZ-enabled applications. Upon sending the mesh back to ZBrush, GoZ will automatically remap the existing high-resolution details to the incoming mesh.[12] GoZ will take care of operations such as correcting points & polygons order. The updated mesh is immediately ready for further detailing, map extractions, and transferring to any other GoZ-enabled application.[17]

Best Preview Render[edit]

Also included is a full render suite known as Best Preview Render, which allows use of full 360° environment maps to light scenes using HDRI images. BPR includes a new light manipulation system called LightCaps. With it, one can not only adjust how the lights in the scene are placed around the model, but also generate environments based on it for HDRI rendering later on. It also allows for material adjustments in real-time. Material properties such as subsurface scattering are supported as are environmental and scan-line reflections. BPR also includes a set of built-in filters that can be used in real time to create dramatic effects and corrections without even touching another photo-manipulation program.[18]

DynaMesh[edit]

This allows ZBrush to quickly generate a new model with uniform polygon distribution, to improve the topology of models and eliminate polygon stretching.[19]

Fibermesh[edit]

Fibermesh is a feature that allows users to grow polygon fibers out of their models or to make various botanical items. It is also a way to edit and manipulate large amounts of polygons at once with Groom brushes.[20]

ZRemesher[edit]

It is an automatic retopology system previously called QRemesher that creates a new topology based on the original mesh. The new topology is generally more clean and uniform. This is a process that also helps to reduce or increase the polygon count. This process can also be guided by the user to make the new topology follow curves in the model and retain more detail in specified areas.[21]

Shadowbox[edit]

Shadowbox allows the user to draw a rough silhouette of what they want to model, onto the inside of a virtual box. In real-time, any changes to the drawings are applied to a 3D model, upon which further details can be applied. The feature can best be utilized for hard surface modeling.[22]

ZBrush 2023.2 now available

Anchors Brush: provides an intuitive new way to deform meshes. It works by applying anchors onto a mesh while allowing for a variety of actions to be performed with or without symmetry. Some actions include Inflate, Twist, Move and Rotate.Spotlight Enhancements: The Spotlight feature receives updated sliders providing increased control over the impact of alphas on surfaces. Mid-Value and Blur sliders join the already robust feature set. Spotlight provides artists with the ability to load, manipulate and transfer color and sculptural detail to the surfaces of ZBrush models.Morph Brush Enhancement: The Morph Brush is expanded to include compatibility with Undo History. The Morph Brush allows use of any instance of the Undo History as a morph target.Contact has been updated to allow for intuitive alignment of one mesh to another.Watch the video below for an overview of what ZBrush 2023.2 has to offer!Users are encouraged to update immediately through the Maxon App.NewsShareShare on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on LinkedInRecommendedPress ReleaseMaxon Boosts Creative Freedom of Maxon One Users with New Features and Performance...Redshift Adds Jitter, MatCap Shader Nodes and Support for Maya on Mac, and Improved Trapcode Workflows, Highlight This Release.July 19, 2023NewsMaxonian Step Challenge 2023Maxon Employees Around the World Join Forces to Raise 8,000 Euro for Charities.November 29, 2023NewsSomething’s Awry Productions’ New 3D Halloween Short, ‘A Haunting in Candyland’How they used Maxon One and other tools to tell a harrowing Halloween tale.October 23, 2023NewsMaxon One October Release Delivers Substantial Performance EnhancementsPerformance boost for Cinema 4D’s MoGraph toolset and Redshift.October 18, 2023STAY CONNECTEDStay up to date with all things Maxon. Create an account and receive our latest news, sales and event info.Sign-upABOUTCAREERSTEAMS PROGRAMGET EMAIL UPDATESSOCIALPARTNERSIMPRINTPRIVACY© 2024 Maxon Computer GMBH.

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Vector Displacement Maps

Normal Maps

Undo History

Materials, Lights & Rendering

Materials

Modifiers

MatCap®

MatCap® Basics

Skull example

Photo Integration

Lights

LightCap®

Background

Posterization

Curve Settings

Outline

Material Mixer

3D Posterization

BPR Filter

Rendering

BPR

BPR Passes

BPR Settings

BPR Filters

Filters List

Filter Modulators

BPR Radial Overlay

Background Image

NPR

Cell Shading

Flat Shadows

Working with Filters

Saving & Loading

NPR Filters

NPR Modulators

Redshift

Global Illumination

Redshift Renderer Functions

ZBrush to KeyShot®

KeyShot for ZBrush

Bridge Activation

Bridge Deactivation

Data Types

Workflow

ZBrush Data

Options

Depth Cue

Preview AO

Fog

Environment

Adjustments

Surface Noise Rendering

Ambient Occlusion

ZBrush & Other Programs

GoZ

About GoZ

Installing/Upgrading

Manual Installation

Target Applications

Workflow

Restrictions

Other Applications

Troubleshooting

ZAppLink

Maya file format

USD format

Movies

TimeLine

Undo History Movies

ZBrush Plugins

3D Print Hub

Decimation Master

FBX ExportImport

FBX Settings

Image Plane

Intersection Masker

Maya Blend Shapes

Multi Map Exporter

PaintStop

PolyGroupIt

Scale Master

SubTool Master

Text 3D & Vector Shapes

Creating 3D Text & Shapes

Performance

Fonts

SVG Files

Text 3D Functions

Transpose Master

UV Master

Unwrap Tutorials

ZAppLink

ZBrush to Photoshop CC

ZColor

Keyboard Shortcuts

Shortcuts by Category

Shortcuts by Palette

Default Hotkeys file

Customizing ZBrush

Hotkeys

Navigation

Macros

User Content

Scratch disk location

QuickSave files location

Interface Operation

Interface Layout

Custom Interface

Custom Colors

ZScripting

Getting Started

Nuts & Bolts

Advanced Techniques

ZScript Technical

Interfaces

ZPlugin interface

Note interface

ZScript window

Sample ZScripts

ZFileUtils

Dropdown menu

Localization

Command Reference

Multiple Languages

Changing the Default Language

Custom Language

Language Functions

Tips & Tricks

Rick Baker

Zac Berry

Christopher Brändström

Joseph Drust

Crown Molding

Patrick Gagne

Eric Keller

Ryan Kingslien

Benjamin Leitgeb

Geert Melis

Marco Menco

Joel Mongeon

Geoff Priest

Francois Rimasson

Ty Shelton

Scott Spencer

Reference Guide

Interface Overview

Title Bar

Alpha

Create

Modify

Make 3D

Transfer

Brush

Brush Types

Curve

Depth

Samples

Elasticity

Surface

FiberMesh

Twist

Orientation

Modifiers

Sculptris Pro

Auto Masking

Tablet Pressure

Alpha and Texture

Clip Brush Modifiers

Smooth Brush Modifiers

Color

Modifiers

Document

PaintStop

ZAppLink Properties

Draw

Floor Grid

Channels

Dynamics

Edit

File

Layer

Light

Lights Properties

Background

Environment Maps

LightCap

LightCap Adjustment

LightCap Horizon

Lights Type

Lights Placement

Lights Shadow

Macro

Macros

Marker

Material

Quick Palette

Wax Modifiers

Modifiers

Mixer

Environment

Matcap Maker

Movie

Modifiers

Overlay Image

Overlay Magnify Glass

TimeLine

TimeLine Tracks

Title Image

Picker

Source

Orientation

Depth

Color

Material

Preferences

Config

Quick Info

Hotkeys

Interface

Custom UI

Icolors

Picker

Mem

Marker

Zsphere

Zscript

Importexport

Lightbox

Draw

Magnify Glass

Tablet

Performance

Edit

Transpose

Transpose Units

Geometry

Misc

Undo History

Quicksave

ScreenSaver

Utilities

Language

Boolean

GoZ

Decimation Master

Render

External Renderer

Render Properties

BPR RenderPass

BPR Transparency

BPR Shadow

Bpr Ao

Bpr Sss

BPR Filters

Filters List

Modulators

Antialiasing

Depth Cue

Fog

Fast Render

Preview Shadows

Preview Wax

Environment

Adjustments

Stencil

Stroke

Modifiers

Sculptris Pro

Lazy Mouse

Curve

Curve Functions

Curve Modifiers

Inventory

Texture

Spotlight

Tool

Polymesh

SubTool

Geometry

ZRemesher

Array Mesh

NanoMesh

Layers

FiberMesh

Geometry HD

Preview

Surface

Deformation

Masking

Visibility

Polygroups

Contact

Morph Target

Polypaint

UV Map

Texture Map

Vector Displacement Map

Displacement Map

Normal Map

Display Properties

Unified Skin

Initialize

Import

Export

ZSphere

Display Properties

Unified Skin

Adaptive Skin

ZSketch

Rigging

Topology

Projection

Primitive

Types of Primitive

2.5D Tool

Modifiers

Transform

Info

Modifiers

Zplugin

Misc Utilities

Projection Master

QuickSketch

Zscript

Help

Release Notes

ZBrush 2023

ZBrush 2022

ZBrush 2021.7

ZBrush 2021.6

Getting Started

If you have just bought ZBrush then you’ll be eager to see what it can do. As with any advanced software, it helps to know a little before you get going.

This section will help you get started with ZBrush.

MacOSX & Windows versions: a note about this documentation

System Requirements: what sort of computer you need for ZBrush

Installation & Activation: how to get ZBrush working on your computer

Finding Your Way Around: a brief introduction to the ZBrush interface

Basic Concepts: a few ZBrush essentials explained

Sculpting a Head: a short tutorial to get you started

Your First Creature Creation: a simple tutorial introducing the main features

Learning ZBrush: where to get help should you need it

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ZBRUSH ARTIST :: NICK ZUCARELLO

HomeZBrushCore

ZBrushCore 2021.6 Features

New in ZBrushCore 2021.6

New in ZBrushCore 2021

ZBrushCoreMini

ZBrushCoreMini Interface

MacOSX & Windows Versions

Set Your Language

Interface & Navigation

Import and Export

Working with 3D Models

Masking & Selection

Modeling Methods

Finishing & Rendering

3D Printing

Reference Guide

Alpha

Brush

Color

Document

Draw

Floor Grid

Edit

File

Light

Material

Movie

Preferences

Config

Quick Info

Hotkeys

Interface

Mem

LightBox

Magnify Glass

Performance

Transpose Units

Gizmo 3D

Geometry

Misc

QuickSave

Utilities

Language

Render

Stroke

Texture

Tool

Subtool

Geometry

Preview

Surface

Deformation

Masking

Polygroups

Display Properties

Export

Transform

Zplugin

Help

ZBrush 2023 Features

What’s New in ZBrush 2023

Other Additions

Main Features

Base Mesh Creation

Sculpting

Texturing

Rendering

Movies

Import & Export

Illustration

Getting Started

MacOSX & Windows Versions

System Requirements

Installation & Activation

Pixologic ID

Upgrading

Purchases from Resellers

Installation

Activation

Offline Activation

Deactivation

Troubleshooting

GoZ and ZBrush versions

Uninstalling ZBrush

Support Registration

Finding Your Way Around

Basic Concepts

2D and 3D

The Pixol

ZTools and Edit mode

The Canvas Document

Saving Your Work

Lightbox

ZBrush Projects

iMage3D

2D and 3D navigation

Axis Rotation

Create concepts in 2D

Sculpting a Head

Your First Creature Creation

Learning ZBrush

ZModeler Videos

Polygon Actions

Point Actions

Edge Actions

Curve Actions

Architectural Design Videos

User Guide

2D Illustration

2.5D Basics

The Gyro

Illustration Techniques

Bamboo Scene Tutorial

Bamboo Part 1

Bamboo Part 2

Bamboo Part 3

Bamboo Part 4

QuickSketch

Pen brushes

3D Modeling

Modeling Basics

What is a Polymesh?

Navigation

3DConnexion devices

Cameras

Universal Camera

Classic Camera

CamView

Thumbnail

Creating Meshes

Primitives

Polymeshes

ShadowBox

Mesh Extract

ZModeler

Introduction

Actions and Targets

Options and Modifiers

Edge Selector Widget

The Do Nothing Action

Working With PolyGroups

Replay the Action

Masking

Actions

Point Actions

Edge Actions

Polygon Actions

Curve Actions

Targets

EdgeLoop or PolyLoop

Point Targets

Edge Targets

Polygon Targets

Curve Targets

Single-sided Meshes

Slice Mesh

PolyGroup Fill

Crease Shortest Path

Quick Mesh

Live Boolean

Important Information

Boolean Process

Data Preservation

Live Boolean Mode

Basic Process

Advanced Process

Performance

Warning Messages

Main Functions

Geometry Analysis

Preferences

Snapshot3D

Concept

Process

Image Res

A Simple Shape

A Complex Alpha

Painting Alphas

Snap Points

Saving Presets

Spotlight Dial

Remeshing

Remesh SubTools

DynaMesh

Methods

Options

with SubTools

PolyGroups

Partial Mesh

Sculptris Pro

Using Sculptris Pro

Global Settings

ZSpheres

Basic Controls

Moving

Scaling

Rotating

Adaptive Skin

Basic Humanoid

Advanced Techniques

with SubTools

ZSketch

Methods

Brushes

Tips and Tricks

Unified Skin

Mannequins

ZeeZoo

SubTools

SubTool Folders

Stager

Align & Distribute

Subdivision Levels

HD Geometry

Dynamic Subdivision

Dynamic v Classic

Workflow

Hotkeys

Saving Projects

Slider Priority

Settings

Dynamic Thickness

MicroPoly

Masking

Mask by PolyPaint

Masking Additions

Mask Region

Polygroups

Slice brushes

Polygrouping Additions

Mesh Visibility

Deformations

Transpose

Transpose Units

Gizmo 3D

Basic Operations

Topology Masking

Extra Operations

Operators

Multiple SubTools

Parametric Meshes

Deformers

List of Deformers

Fade Opacity

Reference Images

Grids

Spotlight

Image Plane

See-through Mode

Sculpting

Sculpting Brushes

Smooth

Curve brushes

Scribe brushes

Insert Mesh

MeshInsert Dot

Curve Strokes

Curves Helper

Tri Parts

InsertMultiMesh

Creating IMMs

Mesh Viewer

Curve Bridge

Alphas

Alpha from 3D Mesh

DecoCurve Brushes

From Brush

Hatch Brushes

HistoryRecall

Move Infinite Depth

No Back & Forth

Xtractor Brushes

Mesh from Mask

Curve Alpha

Snake Curve

Vector Displacement Meshes

Alpha 3D Brushes

Managing Brushes

VDM General Advice

Strokes

Adjust Last

Stroke Interpolate

Curve mode

Frame Mesh

Lazy Mouse 2.0

Two by Two

Brush Noise

Symmetry

Dynamic Symmetry

Morph Targets

3D Layers

Sculpt & Paint in Morph UV

Project UndoHistory

Surface Noise

NoiseMaker

Contrast

Bas Relief

Projection Master

Slime Bridge

Hard Surface

Bevel Brushes

Planar Trim Polish

Clip Brushes

Clip

Trim Curve

UnClip

Knife Brushes

Slice

Crease Brush

Panel Loops

ReGroup

Delete & Align Loops

Clay Polish

Polish Features

BevelPro

Painting Your Model

Polypaint

Using Sculpting Brushes

Painting a Head

Mirror By Posable Symmetry

Texture Maps

Spotlight

Adjust by Color

ZAppLink

FiberMesh®

Workflow

Groom brushes

Advanced Options

Fibers UVs

MicroMesh

NanoMesh

Components

Demonstration

Multiple NanoMeshes

Edit Mesh

Array Mesh

Array Mesh Stages

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Pivot Point

Array Mesh and NanoMesh

Presets

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How Cloth Simulation Works

Tips and Tricks

Cloth Brushes

Dynamics functions

Examples

Thick Skin

Posing Your Model

Transpose

Action Line

Posing

Moving

Scaling

Rotating

Rigging

Transpose Master

Contact

Topology

ZRemesher

Introduction

Hard Surfaces

Spirals

Adaptive Size

Partial Mesh

Symmetry

Using Curves

High Polycounts

Transferring Detail

Tips and Tricks

ZRemesher 4.0

Mesh Fusion

Topology Brush

ZSphere Topology

Mesh Editing

Appended ZSpheres

Ready for Print

Draw Draft Analysis

PolyPaint from Thickness

PolyPaint from Draft

Mask by Draft

Exporting Your Model

UV Mapping

UV Map : Unwrap

Texture Maps

Displacement Maps

Vector Displacement Maps

Normal Maps

Undo History

Materials, Lights & Rendering

Materials

Modifiers

MatCap®

MatCap® Basics

Skull example

Photo Integration

Lights

LightCap®

Background

Posterization

Curve Settings

Outline

Material Mixer

3D Posterization

BPR Filter

Rendering

BPR

BPR Passes

BPR Settings

BPR Filters

Filters List

Filter Modulators

BPR Radial Overlay

Background Image

NPR

Cell Shading

Flat Shadows

Working with Filters

Saving & Loading

NPR Filters

NPR Modulators

Redshift

Global Illumination

Redshift Renderer Functions

ZBrush to KeyShot®

KeyShot for ZBrush

Bridge Activation

Bridge Deactivation

Data Types

Workflow

ZBrush Data

Options

Depth Cue

Preview AO

Fog

Environment

Adjustments

Surface Noise Rendering

Ambient Occlusion

ZBrush & Other Programs

GoZ

About GoZ

Installing/Upgrading

Manual Installation

Target Applications

Workflow

Restrictions

Other Applications

Troubleshooting

ZAppLink

Maya file format

USD format

Movies

TimeLine

Undo History Movies

ZBrush Plugins

3D Print Hub

Decimation Master

FBX ExportImport

FBX Settings

Image Plane

Intersection Masker

Maya Blend Shapes

Multi Map Exporter

PaintStop

PolyGroupIt

Scale Master

SubTool Master

Text 3D & Vector Shapes

Creating 3D Text & Shapes

Performance

Fonts

SVG Files

Text 3D Functions

Transpose Master

UV Master

Unwrap Tutorials

ZAppLink

ZBrush to Photoshop CC

ZColor

Keyboard Shortcuts

Shortcuts by Category

Shortcuts by Palette

Default Hotkeys file

Customizing ZBrush

Hotkeys

Navigation

Macros

User Content

Scratch disk location

QuickSave files location

Interface Operation

Interface Layout

Custom Interface

Custom Colors

ZScripting

Getting Started

Nuts & Bolts

Advanced Techniques

ZScript Technical

Interfaces

ZPlugin interface

Note interface

ZScript window

Sample ZScripts

ZFileUtils

Dropdown menu

Localization

Command Reference

Multiple Languages

Changing the Default Language

Custom Language

Language Functions

Tips & Tricks

Rick Baker

Zac Berry

Christopher Brändström

Joseph Drust

Crown Molding

Patrick Gagne

Eric Keller

Ryan Kingslien

Benjamin Leitgeb

Geert Melis

Marco Menco

Joel Mongeon

Geoff Priest

Francois Rimasson

Ty Shelton

Scott Spencer

Reference Guide

Interface Overview

Title Bar

Alpha

Create

Modify

Make 3D

Transfer

Brush

Brush Types

Curve

Depth

Samples

Elasticity

Surface

FiberMesh

Twist

Orientation

Modifiers

Sculptris Pro

Auto Masking

Tablet Pressure

Alpha and Texture

Clip Brush Modifiers

Smooth Brush Modifiers

Color

Modifiers

Document

PaintStop

ZAppLink Properties

Draw

Floor Grid

Channels

Dynamics

Edit

File

Layer

Light

Lights Properties

Background

Environment Maps

LightCap

LightCap Adjustment

LightCap Horizon

Lights Type

Lights Placement

Lights Shadow

Macro

Macros

Marker

Material

Quick Palette

Wax Modifiers

Modifiers

Mixer

Environment

Matcap Maker

Movie

Modifiers

Overlay Image

Overlay Magnify Glass

TimeLine

TimeLine Tracks

Title Image

Picker

Source

Orientation

Depth

Color

Material

Preferences

Config

Quick Info

Hotkeys

Interface

Custom UI

Icolors

Picker

Mem

Marker

Zsphere

Zscript

Importexport

Lightbox

Draw

Magnify Glass

Tablet

Performance

Edit

Transpose

Transpose Units

Geometry

Misc

Undo History

Quicksave

ScreenSaver

Utilities

Language

Boolean

GoZ

Decimation Master

Render

External Renderer

Render Properties

BPR RenderPass

BPR Transparency

BPR Shadow

Bpr Ao

Bpr Sss

BPR Filters

Filters List

Modulators

Antialiasing

Depth Cue

Fog

Fast Render

Preview Shadows

Preview Wax

Environment

Adjustments

Stencil

Stroke

Modifiers

Sculptris Pro

Lazy Mouse

Curve

Curve Functions

Curve Modifiers

Inventory

Texture

Spotlight

Tool

Polymesh

SubTool

Geometry

ZRemesher

Array Mesh

NanoMesh

Layers

FiberMesh

Geometry HD

Preview

Surface

Deformation

Masking

Visibility

Polygroups

Contact

Morph Target

Polypaint

UV Map

Texture Map

Vector Displacement Map

Displacement Map

Normal Map

Display Properties

Unified Skin

Initialize

Import

Export

ZSphere

Display Properties

Unified Skin

Adaptive Skin

ZSketch

Rigging

Topology

Projection

Primitive

Types of Primitive

2.5D Tool

Modifiers

Transform

Info

Modifiers

Zplugin

Misc Utilities

Projection Master

QuickSketch

Zscript

Help

Release Notes

ZBrush 2023

ZBrush 2022

ZBrush 2021.7

ZBrush 2021.6

Installation

INSTALLING ZBRUSH

Please follow these steps to install ZBrush on your computer. Whether you are upgrading an existing copy of ZBrush or installing it for the first time, these steps are the same.

The screenshots displayed in this document are the ones corresponding to the Windows version but the macOS installer has the same interface and options.

Important!It is important that you be logged into the computer under an Administrator account when installing and activating ZBrush. After activation, any user on the computer will be able to run ZBrush.

Many antivirus programs are known to interfere with successful installation and/or activation. This includes (but is not limited to) Windows Defender, McAfee® and Norton®. It is recommended to temporarily disable or suspend your antivirus software before installing ZBrush. You may enable it again after activating ZBrush. (Your firewall typically does not matter and can be ignored unless it blocks ZBrush from communicating with the Pixologic servers when activating.)

Localization note:

The screenshots have been taken with the English language version of the installer application. If you are using another language, the screens will read differently from what is shown here but the steps will be identical.

NoticeNote:

The screenshots in the documentation may vary slightly from what you have in your installer or in the activation process. The ZBrush version or illustrations may vary, but the process remains the same.

LAUNCHING THE INSTALLER AND LANGUAGE SELECTION

On Windows, double-click on the downloaded ZBrush installer to launch it. From this point it may take a short time for the installer to unpack itself to memory and continue to the next screen. Please be patient. You should also see a UAC (User Account Control) warning. Click “Yes” to continue.

On macOS, double-click the downloaded DMG file to mount it. This will usually open a window that shows the installer application. If no window opens automatically, locate the ZBrush installer in the Devices section of your Finder window. Open that to locate the installer application. Double-click the installer application to launch it. From this point it may take a minute or two for the installer to unpack itself to memory and continue to the next screen. You will also be asked for your macOS login user name and password.

The installer’s first step will be to ask which language you prefer to use during the setup process. This language will also be set as the default language for ZBrush itself. Click in the dropdown menu to select the language of your choice, then click OK to start the installation process.

Important!Note:

After clicking OK, the only way to change the installer language choice is to quit the installer and restart it. You can change the ZBrush language at any time through the Preferences >> Language sub-palette in ZBrush itself.

WELCOME SCREEN!

The Welcome screen is only informative. Press the “Next” button to continue.

LICENSE AGREEMENT

Please read the ZBrush End User License Agreement. By installing ZBrush, you agree to rules and conditions concerning its use. This is a legally binding agreement.

If you agree, click the “I accept the agreement” radio button and then press the “Next” button.

If you do not agree, the installation will be cancelled. In other words, installing and running ZBrush constitutes your legal agreement to the terms and conditions set forth by the EULA.

CHOOSE YOUR INSTALLATION PATH

The installer specifies a default path for where ZBrush will be installed. On Windows, ZBrush will be installed in the C:\Program Files\Pixologic folder. On macOS, it will be installed in Applications. If you are satisfied with the default location, simply click the “Next” button.

If you wish to install ZBrush to a different location, click the yellow folder icon. This will allow you to browse your hard drive and select an installation folder of your choice. When done, press the “Next” button.

CHOOSE THE COMPONENTS TO INSTALL

The ZBrush installer lets you choose which items you wish to have installed. While ZBrush itself will always be installed, you may opt out of the software’s documentation and/or official plugins. It is recommended to use the default option and install all components, but you may uncheck any components that you wish to skip. When done, press the “Next” button.

Important!Note:

It is recommended to install all components. However, if you skip any items now and later decide you would like them you can run the installer again. Doing so will let you modify your existing ZBrush installation, changing the installed components.

ZBRUSH IS READY TO BE INSTALLED

The installer now informs you that it is ready to install ZBrush.

Press “Next” to start the actual installation process.

INSTALL IN PROGRESS

The installer performs its tasks. Be aware that installation may take several minutes, during which your computer can become slow or unresponsive. It is recommended to not multi-task while the installation completes.

During this time it will display a slide show of various images created using ZBrush. After a few minutes, the installer will advance to the next screen automatically.

LAST STEP BEFORE LAUNCHING ZBRUSH

The installer now displays its final page with options for what you would like to have happen when the installer closes. You may view the “Documentation,” open the “ZClassroom” to watch the many video tutorials for ZBrush, and of course you may launch ZBrush itself.

Use the check boxes to select the items you wish to open and then click the “Finish” button. The installer will close and any items that you had selected will be opened.

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BUY ZBRUSH

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DOCUMENTATION

ZBRUSH ARTIST :: NICK ZUCARELLO

HomeZBrushCore

ZBrushCore 2021.6 Features

New in ZBrushCore 2021.6

New in ZBrushCore 2021

ZBrushCoreMini

ZBrushCoreMini Interface

MacOSX & Windows Versions

Set Your Language

Interface & Navigation

Import and Export

Working with 3D Models

Masking & Selection

Modeling Methods

Finishing & Rendering

3D Printing

Reference Guide

Alpha

Brush

Color

Document

Draw

Floor Grid

Edit

File

Light

Material

Movie

Preferences

Config

Quick Info

Hotkeys

Interface

Mem

LightBox

Magnify Glass

Performance

Transpose Units

Gizmo 3D

Geometry

Misc

QuickSave

Utilities

Language

Render

Stroke

Texture

Tool

Subtool

Geometry

Preview

Surface

Deformation

Masking

Polygroups

Display Properties

Export

Transform

Zplugin

Help

ZBrush 2023 Features

What’s New in ZBrush 2023

Other Additions

Main Features

Base Mesh Creation

Sculpting

Texturing

Rendering

Movies

Import & Export

Illustration

Getting Started

MacOSX & Windows Versions

System Requirements

Installation & Activation

Pixologic ID

Upgrading

Purchases from Resellers

Installation

Activation

Offline Activation

Deactivation

Troubleshooting

GoZ and ZBrush versions

Uninstalling ZBrush

Support Registration

Finding Your Way Around

Basic Concepts

2D and 3D

The Pixol

ZTools and Edit mode

The Canvas Document

Saving Your Work

Lightbox

ZBrush Projects

iMage3D

2D and 3D navigation

Axis Rotation

Create concepts in 2D

Sculpting a Head

Your First Creature Creation

Learning ZBrush

ZModeler Videos

Polygon Actions

Point Actions

Edge Actions

Curve Actions

Architectural Design Videos

User Guide

2D Illustration

2.5D Basics

The Gyro

Illustration Techniques

Bamboo Scene Tutorial

Bamboo Part 1

Bamboo Part 2

Bamboo Part 3

Bamboo Part 4

QuickSketch

Pen brushes

3D Modeling

Modeling Basics

What is a Polymesh?

Navigation

3DConnexion devices

Cameras

Universal Camera

Classic Camera

CamView

Thumbnail

Creating Meshes

Primitives

Polymeshes

ShadowBox

Mesh Extract

ZModeler

Introduction

Actions and Targets

Options and Modifiers

Edge Selector Widget

The Do Nothing Action

Working With PolyGroups

Replay the Action

Masking

Actions

Point Actions

Edge Actions

Polygon Actions

Curve Actions

Targets

EdgeLoop or PolyLoop

Point Targets

Edge Targets

Polygon Targets

Curve Targets

Single-sided Meshes

Slice Mesh

PolyGroup Fill

Crease Shortest Path

Quick Mesh

Live Boolean

Important Information

Boolean Process

Data Preservation

Live Boolean Mode

Basic Process

Advanced Process

Performance

Warning Messages

Main Functions

Geometry Analysis

Preferences

Snapshot3D

Concept

Process

Image Res

A Simple Shape

A Complex Alpha

Painting Alphas

Snap Points

Saving Presets

Spotlight Dial

Remeshing

Remesh SubTools

DynaMesh

Methods

Options

with SubTools

PolyGroups

Partial Mesh

Sculptris Pro

Using Sculptris Pro

Global Settings

ZSpheres

Basic Controls

Moving

Scaling

Rotating

Adaptive Skin

Basic Humanoid

Advanced Techniques

with SubTools

ZSketch

Methods

Brushes

Tips and Tricks

Unified Skin

Mannequins

ZeeZoo

SubTools

SubTool Folders

Stager

Align & Distribute

Subdivision Levels

HD Geometry

Dynamic Subdivision

Dynamic v Classic

Workflow

Hotkeys

Saving Projects

Slider Priority

Settings

Dynamic Thickness

MicroPoly

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Mask by PolyPaint

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What’s New in ZBrush 2023

ZBrush artist: Henry Chervenka

Welcome to ZBrush® 2023

ZBrush sets the industry standard for digital sculpting. Its features enable you to use customizable brushes to shape, texture and paint virtual clay in a real-time environment. When you use ZBrush, you’ll be working with the same tools used by film studios, game developers, toy/collectible makers, jewelry designers, automotive/aviation designers, illustrators and artists worldwide.

ZBrush 2023 continues on the path of creativity and productivity with major new features allowing artists to work even faster and with more freedom. This version carries the ability to experiment and work in a natural way to a whole new level, offering artists greater freedom to express their ideas and discover ways of working that previously have been beyond imagination. Get ready to unleash your creativity!

Mask Region

Mask Region allows you to draw a mask outline and ZBrush will fill it at the touch of a button. The function can even cope with multiple regions. For extra control, regions can be marked prior to filling.

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ZBrush at a Glance

ZBrush sets the industry standard for digital sculpting and painting. Its features enable you to use customizable brushes to shape, texture and paint virtual clay in a real-time environment that provides instant feedback. When you use ZBrush you’ll be empowered by the same tools employed by film studios, game developers, toy/collectible makers, jewelry designers, automotive/aviation designers, illustrators, advertisers, scientists and other artists the world over. In fact, we have even received an Academy Award for the technology that powers ZBrush.In short, ZBrush is an art tool created by artists, for artists. It allows you to create models and illustrations limited only by your imagination, at a speed that allows you to stand out in today’s fast paced industry.

ARTIST: STEPHEN DAVIDIAN

WHAT’S NEW - ZBrush 2024

The latest version features an updated Anchors Brush system which provides an intuitive way to deform meshes by applying anchors onto a mesh while allowing for actions to be performed. The Knife Brushes gain increased design dexterity with a Split to Parts feature set allowing parts to be cut off and retained. Insert Mesh brushes are now compatible with Stroke menu options providing a wild range of visual possibilities. Designing surface details and adding secondary elements to models is now more easily achieved with the Repeat to Similar functionality, and the new DragStamp stroke option helps to advance surface details while buttons like Crease UnMasked and Uncrease UnMasked set the stage for dynamic edge control. The Gizmo and Transpose functions include topology masking for both tools while allowing snapping on perfectly masked areas. The Gizmo is now capable of snapping to the center of masked regions, and the addition of Cinema 4D noises provide robust methods for detailing assets. ZBrush provides access to diverse workflows and limitless creative possibilities.

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Base Mesh Generation

As with anything else in life, where you can go is usually determined by where you begin. Having a great finished model requires a quality base mesh. ZBrush provides an arsenal of tools to assist with this task, ensuring that no matter what you have in mind, there is a way to get the perfect base to then take to the next level. The best known of these systems are explained here.

MESH DETAILINGWhether created in ZBrush or imported from elsewhere, once you have your base mesh it is time to start detailing. ZBrush features a robust suite of tools to accomplish this. Those listed below are just the tip of the iceberg.

ARTIST: VAHID AHMADI

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PolyPaint

Because ZBrush works with tens of millions of polygons in real-time, you can paint directly on the surface of the model without first assigning a texture map or UV’s. This offers significant advantages compared to a standard workflow. The resolution of the texture map does not need to be decided in advance. This is particularly valuable if you find you need more detailing on an area than you thought you would. Instead of repainting a new, larger texture map you can simply transfer the existing surface detail to that larger map without any reworking. You don’t even need to do UV unwrapping before you begin this painting. In fact, thanks to the way that ZBrush can project details (both sculpted and painted) from one model to another you can have a fully painted model before you even have a finalized animation mesh. Instead, you can copy everything to the final base mesh once it has been signed off on.

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UV Master

In order create or use a texture map, a model first needs UV’s. These are 2D coordinates that tell all 3D applications how to apply a texture to your model. With most programs, creating those UV’s has been a time consuming challenge that requires a high level of technical expertise and has little room for creativity. With UV Master you are able to create very efficient UV’s for your model – in most cases with a single click. If you need more control over this automatic process there are features that refine where seams will be placed or increase the amount of pixel space given to certain regions of your model. It’s both intuitive and fast, letting you get back to being creative with minimal fuss.

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ARTIST: CARLOS ORTEGA

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Whether you are using ZBrush by itself as an illustration tool or as part of a production pipeline for animation, you will at some point want to show your work to others. ZBrush makes this possible through a powerful rendering system called BPR (Best Preview Render).

ARTIST: TOMOTSU KISHIDA

Tools Pipeline

The intuitive approach of ZBrush doesn’t end with sculpting and painting. Interoperability is at your fingertips, with support for key file formats and real time integration with a number of popular software packages.

Community

ZBrush is not only a software, it is also one of the largest communities of artists gathered around any 3D software. Join ZBrushCentral.com and become part of the community. See other people’s works, discover new techniques, find inspiration, have your ZBrush usage questions answered, and of course post your own artwork.Pixologic also organizes community events with its international ZBrush Summit (held annually in Los Angeles), ZBrushMerge in Japan, ZBrushLIVE seminars and user gatherings. Most of the live events are streamed globally and also recorded for later viewing, allowing you to be part of it no matter where you are located.ZBrush also has its own official Facebook group, YouTube channel, Twitter and Instagram.

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System Requirements

ZBrush is available for both Windows and MacOS platforms, and the licensing is dual platform so you can run on both or change between them at any time.Thanks to its processor-based engine, ZBrush runs well on most modern computers regardless of their graphics cards.A graphics tablet (such as from Wacom) is strongly recommended. It will give you more control and easier interaction.Full system requirements can be found here . Be sure to read the entire page, as there is information at the bottom which is meant to help you better understand the reasons for the requirements as written.

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ZBrush: everything you need to know

By Paul Hatton published 21 January 2024

ZBrush has been the industry standard for a couple of decades. But where do you start with such a formidable package? Our pro 3D artist breaks down what ZBrush can do.

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Quick menu(Image credit: Glen Southern)Jump to the quick list↴

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FAQsZBrush is a CG sculpting tool that has been dominating game development and film VFX for almost 25 years. Now used by the likes of Electronic Arts, ILM, and Epic Games, it has become the industry leader for asset creation in games, films, and visualisation. If you’ve watched The Avengers, Iron Man, Avatar, or Pacific Rim, then you’ll have seen what ZBrush can do in artists' hands.This established sculpting tool has been fine-tuned over the course of many development cycles, and you can learn more about its general features in our ZBrush tutorials list. Our 4.5-star review of ZBrush 2023 unpacks all the new features available in the latest iteration, including Redshift Renderer integration, improved sculpting tools, and a reworked ZMesher.There are not a huge number of direct competitors to ZBrush, but most 3D digital content creators (DCCs) include some sort of sculpting tool. Blender and Maya are two examples where artists are treated to bespoke features that facilitate character creation.ZBrush: a brief historyCarlos Carpetudo created this beautiful image in ZBrush. (Image credit: Carlos Carpetudo / Pixologic)For almost 25 years, ZBrush has been a force to be reckoned with in the digital sculpting market. Now used by the likes of Electronic Arts, ILM, and Epic Games, ZBrush has become the industry leader for asset creation in games, films, and visualisation. If you’ve watched The Avengers, Iron Man, Avatar, or Pacific Rim, then you will have seen what ZBrush is capable of.Developed by Pixologic Inc. and founded by Ofer Alon and Jack Rimokh, ZBrush has a rich history of development and improvement. This hard work and dedication were recognised in 2014 when Alon received an Academy Award for technical achievement.For over 20 years, the Pixologic team dedicated themselves to creating the industry standard for sculpting and 3D painting before Maxon acquired it in 2022. Development has continued ever since, with ZBrush continuing to cement itself as the go-to application for 3D sculpting. ZBrush: what is it?This complex ZBrush scene was create by Lorenzo Dragotto and showcases the detail that can be achieved. (Image credit: Lorenzo Dragotto / Pixologic)ZBrush is a standalone sculpting and modelling DCC that is perfectly suited to creating organic forms such as characters and rightfully belongs in our list of the best 3D modelling software.3D sculpting, or digital sculpting, is when an artist sculpts an object in 3D with brushes and tools specifically designed with this process in mind. Many have likened it to working with physical clay, where an artist pushes, pulls, pinches, and smooths their medium until it reflects their artistic vision.Alongside organic model creation, in recent years, ZBrush has greatly improved its hard surface capabilities. It works in a non-standard fashion, with a workflow and user interface that can be pretty difficult for newcomers to get the hang of, so it's worth practicing every day if you want to become proficient.ZBrush isn’t just for sculpting and modelling, though; it can also be used to create UV maps and paint textures, enabling seasoned artists to craft entire figures with clothing and props, ready for rendering. This software is a popular choice for artists wanting to 3D print toys and action figures with tools specifically designed for 3D printing.ZBrush: who is it for?Monsters underwater demonstrating the use of ZSpheres in ZBrush. (Image credit: Glen Southern)ZBrush has been utilised by a whole range of creatives, including artists, illustrators, designers, game developers, and scientists. Next-level creatives have used ZBrush to bring their creations to life in animated films such as Frozen, Encanto, and Moana. It's reach spans so many different industries, and its incredible success is a testament to the great vision held by its founders. ZBrush is a tool for anyone who loves working with organic meshes to create whatever is in their imagination. The single most popular type of artist that utilises ZBrush would be character artists. The industry’s top creatives have employed ZBrush for nearly every major franchise including Dune, Star Wars, Avatar, the Marvel Universe, Game of Thrones, Lord of the Rings / Hobbit and more. ZBrush's versatility has also made it an integral part of animated features such as Frozen, Tangled, Zootopia, Moana, Raya and the Last Dragon, and Encanto. ZBrush has also been used extensively in Triple A games including Fortnite, the God of War Franchise, Uncharted Franchise, Assassin's Creed Franchise, Far Cry Franchise, The Division Franchise, and more.Aside from its commercial uses in games and film production, many digital artists simply love sculpting in ZBrush for arts sake; it's a very similar sensation to physical sculpting and many artists are creating beautiful and complex sculpts - take a look a the best new artists work on community website ZBrush Central.Character creation Many character artists will begin dabbling with sculpting tools in other packages, including Blender and Sculptris, but for any serious artist wanting to go beyond the basics, ZBrush becomes the go-to option.Film ZBrush has found huge success within the film industry, mainly because of the explosion of animated films such as Frozen, Encanto, and Moana. Any character artist wanting to break into the film industry will need a well-rounded understanding of ZBrush. Texture painting Alongside digital sculpting, ZBrush is a more than capable paint package. Having sculpted a 3D model with intricate details, it makes sense to then be able to paint the textures directly onto the model itself, thereby simplifying the process of UV mapping.ZBrush: pros and consA 3D model made in ZBrush rendered using a mix of lighting conditions. (Image credit: Zbrush via Majid Ismaeily)Pros:✅ Super-sculpting tools As the industry standard for digital sculpting, artists will find the best sculpting tools available anywhere. ✅ Free updates for subscribers With the subscription model, artists ensure that they always have access to the most recent version of ZBrush. ✅ Excellent Redshift renderer Since Maxon bought ZBrush, we've seen a full Redshift integration. This has brought a top-quality renderer into the main ZBrush workflow.Cons:❌ Steep learning curve ZBrush is not the easiest package to understand, and, for most people, it will take a huge amount of learning and intentionality to really master the program.❌ Expensive When something like Sculptris is available for free, it can be difficult to justify the expense of ZBrush, especially if you're just a hobbyist.❌ Full Redshift needs a subscription Not only is ZBrush pretty expensive, but if you want to access Redshift rendering capabilities then you'll need to shed out even more money.ZBrush: must know tools and featuresZBrush includes a range of incredible sculpting tools, including push, pull, pinch, and smooth. Alongside these staple tools, ZBrush also contains a set of incredible secondary tools that help with the sculpting process. The addition of the Redshift renderer in version 2023 has given ZBrush a world-class renderer to add to the mix. We have a list of ZBrush tutorials to help get you up and running with sculpting and painting. Sculpting toolsZBrush's sculpting tools are demoed in this impressive model. (Image credit: Future)The sculpting tools in ZBrush are driven by a variety of different brushes. Each individual brush has its own purpose and unique properties. These brushes include smooth, clip, curve, groom, pen, and a range of others. One of the main tasks for the artist is to pick the right brush for the right task. An artist must know its tools to get the most out of the software.One of the best brushes to use for modifying facial features is the Move brush. Once a face has been created with all its features in place, an artist can use this brush to move sections of the face in a specific direction. Introducing asymetrical anomalies on faces is a quick-fire way to inject realism and believability into character's faces.It is also possible to perform hard surface sculpting using purpose-built brushes, including planar, trim, and polish brushes. Maxon, the publisher of ZBrush, has a dedicated resources page on its ZBrush website that is a must-visit.Advanced users are able to create their own brushes by adjusting brush settings. This helps to speed up an artist's workflow, especially for common tasks that an artist has to attend to on a regular basis. Z RemesherA surreal portrait artwork created using ZBrush showcases the organic nature of this digital sculpting software. (Image credit: Ken Coleman)ZRemesher is ZBrush's automatic retopology tool. Retopologising geometry is vital for maintaining a clean mesh that is ready for rendering as well as animation. The result of the remeshing process is a new and clean mesh.The ZRemesher tool does a fantastic job of automatically generating the new mesh with the default settings, but it is also possible to adjust these settings to get a more user-defined result. When the model is first remeshed, ZBrush creates a cache, which greatly speeds up the time required for subsequent remeshing. ZRemesher includes a 'Retry' button, which lets users repeat the remeshing process but with different settings each time. This avoids needing to undo any operations and ensures a more non-destructive and streamlined workflow.Without this automatic tool, artists would have to carry out the laborious manual task of cleaning up the mesh. Having an automated process saves artists a significant amount of time and enables them to focus more on their creative processes.ZSpheresUsing ZSpheres in ZBrush is a quick and easy way to build models using primitive shapes that can then be sculpted. (Image credit: Glen Southern)ZSpheres have been around in ZBrush for nearly two decades and continue to be a unique tool to ZBrush. Alternative options have since become available, but there are still occasions when ZSpheres should be the go-to tool, especially when creating base mesh structures and general overall forms. Having created a simple form, such as a basic armature, users can then quickly transform this into something more complex. The process involves converting the ZSpheres into a sculptable mesh using the Make Adaptive Skin function. This can then be edited inside the Sculpting mode and its associated brushes. ZSpheres should therefore be viewed as a fantastic feature that lets artists block out the basics of their designs and get moving quickly without having to worry about intricate detail. Redshift RendererThe excellent Redshift rendering is now available in the latest version of ZBrush. (Image credit: Future)The inclusion of Redshift into ZBrush 2023 is the inevitable fruit of Maxon’s acquisition of Redshift in 2019 and ZBrush in 2022. It's a good addition to ZBrush that many pro and hobbyists will love using.You might ask why including Redshift is so important. ZBrush artists were previously limited to Best Preview Renders (BPR), which lacked the level of realism and functionality required for production-quality output. The integration of Redshift into ZBrush allows artists to perform high-quality rendering within the ZBrush workflow, eliminating the need to export work to a third-party renderer.One of the best things about Redshift in ZBrush is the drag-and-drop material capability. Standard and MatCap materials are still available, but if you’re after off-the-shelf delivery of top-quality production-ready materials, then Redshift delivers. Artists will also love the Redshift sliders, which make it simple and straight-forward to customise results. Getting top-quality rendering into the hands of users ushers in a new era for ZBrush.As a large majority of ZBrush users are creating characters, sub-surface scattering capabilities are absolutely paramount. Maxon knows this and has ensured this functionality is front and centre.But before you think this sounds like the best news ever, it bears noting that subscribers only get access to the CPU version by default. The more established GPU option will require more investment, subscribing to either Maxon One or to Redshift itself.ZBrush: the priceThe digital sculpting and painting of elephant in ZBrush by Rob Brunette. (Image credit: Rob Brunette)ZBrush is available through Maxon for £26.90 per month, but an annual subscription is required, which works out at £322.80 per year. For this, artists get digital sculpting and painting tools as well as Redschift CPU. To gain access to ZBrush as well as a range of other Maxon tools, including Redshift GPU and Cinema 4D, you'll have to upgrade to the Maxon One package. This equates to £99.89 per month and £1198.80 per year.Maxon offers a 14-day free trial of Maxon One, which gives users access to all products, including ZBrush and offers regular updates and content drops of resources. Visit the Maxon website for more details on downloads and pricing.For beginners I would suggest using ZBrush Core, this is a paired back edition of the software that features the 'core' tools and features and is ideal to learn the ropes and whether ZBrush is right for you. For example, if you just want ZBrush to create models for 3D printing this is the best option. ZBrush Core is $9.95 £9 a month. ZBrush: what do I need to run ZBrush?ZBrush sculpting is ideal for character creation, and the basic Core edition is just £9 a month. (Image credit: Future)ZBrush system requirementsOS 64-bit editions of Windows 10 or 11. mac OSX: 12.6 or above

CPU Intel 64-bit CPU or AMD 64-bit CPU with AVX2. Apple Silicon technology

GPU Must support OpenGL 3.3 or higher and Vulkan 1.1 or higher

Memory 16GB RAMZBrush runs on Windows and MacOS, which is great for artists who either move between the two platforms or for those not wanting to be tied down to just one operating system. ZBrush isn't the most CPU-intensive application available, but the more complex your models are, the more capable your hardware will need to be. Fast processors with multiple cores are ideal because ZBrush is only CPU-based. I'd recommend reading our best laptops for 3D modelling guide or the new line of Apple MacBook M3 laptops.There is a new ZBrush for iPad app planned for release this year. This bespoke tablet edition of the digital sculpting software was announced at ZBrush Summit 2023. This could be an interesting release, streamlined for speed and with the inclusion of gesture support.In terms of memory, 4GB RAM would be the absolute minimum and generally most decent laptops begin at 8GB, but in reality, users will want to aim for 16GB to handle most models, especially the more complex ones. For storage, an SSD is not absolutely essential, but it will massively help ZBrush when its writing large numbers of temporary files, something it does to ensure fast performance. ZBrush: frequent questionsIs ZBrush free?There is no free version of ZBrush, but Maxon does offer a 14-day free trial of Maxon One, which gives users access to all products, including ZBrush. Visit the Maxon website for more details on downloads and pricing.Why is ZBrush so popular?Not only does ZBrush contain industry-leading, ground-breaking tools that have set it apart from anyone else, but it has also benefited from not having a huge amount of direct and focused competition.

Most 3D applications include some element of digital sculpting, but these tools are only a small part of their overall offering. ZBrush on the other hand has devoted almost all its energies to being the best sculpting tool around. Is ZBrush good for beginners?ZBrush is far from the easiest package to use. Users who have prior experience with physical sculpting and working with their hands will find it easier to pick up the tools, but linking creativity and technical know-how is not always the easiest thing to do. A lot of ZBrush users talk about the benefits of performing daily sculpts in ZBrush during formative weeks and months.Are there good alternatives to ZBrush?There are a number of free and paid-for ZBrush alternatives that can do similar things to Maxon and Pixologic's app, but in reality nothing quite compares to ZBrush. Below are my five picks of ZBrush alternatives if you do want to try something different.

1. 3D Coat is a complex and feature-laden software that offers organic and hard surface sculpting.

2. Blender offers a good sculpting experience, is free and offers rigging, video editing, simulation and more.

3. Mudbox is a 3D sculpting and painting tool in the same vein as ZBrush, but at £12 a month is much cheaper.

4. Maya like Blender offers a set of sculpting tools as well as simulation tools using Autodesk's industry-standard Bifrost tools.

5. Nomad Sculpt is a free digital sculpting app designed for iPad and so is more basic than ZBrush but works brilliantly for mobile clay pushing.

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