newbie question:plastic rendering

[martial]

I use demo version for one week and bought Zbrush complete yesterday.I notice that zbrush art has all a similar look about its plastic or shine aspect.Maybe it is textures or the lights used by ZBrush.Are there tips about it for a more natural look?i am from traditionnal approach about modelling in 3d and 2,5D-3D modelling is a bit confused.Zbrush seems to be a good organic modelling tool but organic objet don't have this plastic aspect.I know i have lots things to learn.I have read about layered lighting by Kathy Lafollet in recent 3D artist magazine but i need more about it.Excuse my bad english from a french speaking person.Many thanks

[banez]

if you want to learn i would recamened for you to go here and download the PDF file http://pixologic.com/download/documentation.html
there's another PDF called ZAcademey but i don't have that url right now there both reaL Gooooood.
and for your more natural look if its to
shiney all you have to do is when your done take your pic to another graphic editor and adjust your
(brightness and contrast) that should flaten out the color hope this help

[Pixolator]

Welcome to ZBrushCentral :)
You can simulates variety of materials by modifying the material properties in the MATERIAL ::MODIFIERS sub palette. Begin by modifying the Specular-intensity, Diffuse-Intensity, Specular-curve and Diffuse-Curve. (There are more modifiers but the above mentioned modifiers are a good place to start.)

You can see some examples in this thread (http://www.pixolator.com/zbc-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=1&t=001044)
-Pixolator

[Tag]

Although I haven't played around with reflective materials yet, I watched the script for the picnic basket scene that came with ZBrush. There was some very realistic looking glasses and a wine bottle that were created. May be a good place to look also.