A New Way to Create Branches and Leaves(ZScript )

[DeeVee]

After seeing Pix's leaves and flowers, I decided to try and develop a different technique for creating more realistic looking foliage. The following is the result of this effort.
Please let me know if the script runs OK. If you try it, you can post your images here.
I hope you will find it useful.
Joe 0 Another branch creation.txt (http://www2.zbrushcentral.com/zbc_uploads/user_file-1023838499xda.txt) http://www2.zbrushcentral.com/zbc_uploads/user_image-1023838960cra.jpg

[jibberish]

thanks for the script, Deevee...i watched part of it and it rules!!! you truly are amazing...great work, that branch looks freakin' real!!! great job...

josh

[Muvlo]

Wow, that really works well! Thank you DeeVee! :)

[DeeVee]

Thanks for trying the script and letting me know that it works.
I have done several scripts since joining this forum, and I got more satisfaction out of the creation of this one than any of the others. Mainly because I set out with a goal in mind and was able to achieve it.
Pix, thanks for the inspiration !

[Slosh]

Tried this one out, and it works beautifully! Very creative and something that will definitely be used (by me) in the future. I might even use this on the trees in my Oz project. Thanks a million, Joe. :tu: BIG :tu:

[DeeVee]

I would be honored Slosh.
DeeVee.

[aurick]

Wonderful work, Joe! It looks fantastic.

[Mik]

Excellent technique DeeVee, I use a simelar one for branches but I never thought to use the snakehook to do the leaves as well.
Cool :D :tu: :tu: :tu:

[DeeVee]

jaundel sent me this image. He did such a good job that I thought I would share it with the group. I hope he does not mind. http://www2.zbrushcentral.com/zbc_uploads/user_image-1023890517bli.jpg

[juandel]

hehehe... i just could not resist to "leaf on" after your :tu: :tu: :tu: script was finito this morning - instead of getting myself ready for the saltmine. and then it was too late to upload it myself. thank you for both u/l and for showing us another excellent way to do foliage, DeeVee! i love it and the wonderful overgrown coconut plantation (http://www.pixolator.com/zbc-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=1&t=006146) you posted yesterday!

- juandel

[kaz-g]

Thank you for sharing, DeeVee. :) :)
This is quite useful tips and this is one of the things I want to do.

Thanks. :)

kaz-g

[Stargo]

Great work, DeeVee :tu: :tu: :tu:
Thank you for sharing it :tu: :tu:

stargo

[Flycatcher]

Thanks DeeVee - looking forward to branching out with the help of your great new script tomorrow. :tu: :tu: :tu:

[DeeVee]

This is another exercise on creating branches and leaves. http://www2.zbrushcentral.com/zbc_uploads/user_image-1024194368slb.jpg

[banez]

joe i would like to say the pic looks Good but it doesn't.
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it Look GREAT :tu: :tu:
i LOVE IT :tu:
Better watch out jaundel will Give you a run for you money on folage he's good but this is kick A**
ill be back with a pic on this one.
thank joe :tu:

[Nikko]

Excellent technique. Thank you DeeVee!

[banez]

http://www2.zbrushcentral.com/zbc_uploads/user_image-1024206347eyg.jpg

[Ron Harris]

Happy Father's Day Joe...just for you buddy..thanx for always being there to inspire us and to share your wonderful talent. Give you know who my regards as well and enjoy the day and I hope you both are feeling better..I would send some z chicken soup but I would probably burn it...
:tu:

http://www2.zbrushcentral.com/zbc_uploads/user_image-1024235717ovh.jpg

[Flycatcher]

Great technique and excellent examples of its use by all. :tu:

Ron - I especially like your seascape with tree. As well as admiring the tree, I love the way the light beams filter down through the clouds, the hinted seabirds, and the white-caps on the water. Lovely composition. :tu: :tu: :tu:

[juandel]

these trees are beauty!!! and your splashing sea as well, Ron! :tu: :tu: :tu:

- juandel

[DeeVee]

You folks are doing excellent work :ex: I love it all and I am so pleased that you found the script useful.
Thanks to all who tried the script and posted images, and also those who commented. They are all very much appreciated.
You folks certainly know how to keep an old man happy.

[Sarum]

thanks for sharing this powerful tip :tu: :tu: :tu:

[DeeVee]

Aurick, and Ron inspired this doodle with water. http://www2.zbrushcentral.com/zbc_uploads/user_image-1024250131hfq.jpg

[Ron Harris]

very nice, shady and refreshing...I can almost feel the cool breeze generated by the falls.....

[DM]

Thanks for sharing DeeVee and there's some great pics coming from your input. :tu: :tu: :tu:
Dave

[Kathy]

This a great and inspiring thread!!

Tnanks DeeVEE!!!

:D :tu: :tu:

[banez]

these two pic i posted the branches and leaves were used from the orginal pic posted sinse the pic had a black background i was able to use it as transparent texture to hide the background very EZ if you missed the tutorial on how to do it go here. http://www27.brinkster.com/ezbrush/mainTools.html
spaming my website again :D
spam alert
http://www2.zbrushcentral.com/zbc_uploads/user_image-1024283045dzb.jpg

[DeeVee]

Hi EZ I remember your saying that in a previous thread, that is why I did it on a black background. Thanks for mentioning it again, I have found that tip very helpful.

[Slosh]

Fantastic work by all on this thread! EZ, love that tree with the byte (bite) taken out!

[DeeVee]

I have been experimenting to see what other types of leaves could be created using this method. I have not mastered it as yet, but the following is an experiment I did in trying to create Diffenbachia leaves. http://www2.zbrushcentral.com/zbc_uploads/user_image-1024508465kfn.jpg

[Muvlo]

Great images everyone! This technique is really proving its value. :)

[Stargo]

Nice images and a great new technique :tu: :tu:
Thanks DeeVee :tu: :tu:

stargo

[DeeVee]

This is my latest effort. http://www2.zbrushcentral.com/zbc_uploads/user_image-1024544172hge.jpg

[wenna]

ooooo DeeVee! I think this is the one I like best! Love the movement and perspective. You are the best at those leaves I think.. Keep them coming!

[Ron Harris]

the added leaves definitely gave it a different feel..gave it life...not so much lifelessness that a mud slide would bring....lookin good :tu: :tu: :tu:

[DeeVee]

Thanks for your comments. They are all appreciated.

[DeeVee]

Just another doodle exercise to try and capture diffierent outlooks. http://www2.zbrushcentral.com/zbc_uploads/user_image-1024629789ncs.jpg