ZBrush 3 Beta Images

[ryankingslien]

Hello!

We know you are interested in seeing some artwork created in ZBrush 3 so we have asked a few of our talented beta testers to put together some of their work.



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The images use many of the features shown in our video, The Next Step (http://www.zbrushcentral.com/zbc/showthread.php?t=42491). They represent a cross section of the development cycle some using older beta versions and features and some using newer beta features. More threads will be posting in the days to come so stay tuned to this forum for additional ZBrush 3 images! :)


Happy ZBrushing!
Ryan Kingslien

[Moochie]

Where's the 'jaw-drop' emoticon when you need it? The stuff posted in the beta forum is simply unbelievable! -gulp- stunning. :eek:

[GearMON]

Nice!

[Tartan]

Cant wait :D Jaw dropping is a good word:tu:

[Jason Belec]

I would like to be the first to say that the Beta testors that I had a privlidge to share resources (beta) with put up some of the best work I've seen anywhere. Some have been so prolific, that I wondered if they would ever hit a roadblock... apparently not. I think this says something to the quality of this new version of Zbrush. I would like everyone to raise your glass in a toast.... ;)

[KrakenCMT]

Unbelievable stuff! Such an awesome collection of art!

[calum5ZB]

My goodness I could stare at the ZB3 works by all those talented superhuman artists for ever!Someone freeze me for a month !:lol:

[Marsyas]

So much amazing art! :eek:

Thanks to all the beta testers!

[XtremeAMX]

How do they do it? All that detail must take quite some time.

[bicc39]

Work shows much promise.
I am sure with renewed dedication, they will improve greatly.

[billrobertson42]

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[SalmonGod]

I'm so inspired!! So much beautiful artwork!! And I've only looked at about 1/5 of the threads so far!! Now I have to go to work and throw boxes around for 6 hours. The whole time, I will be dreaming of coming back to give this collection the serious oggling it deserves. So cruel!!

Ah!! I'm going to be so late!!

[Plakkie]

Ryan! Look what you have done! Just when we were getting used to the idea of the upcoming release of an awesome piece of software, you show us this!

At this very moment I feel the same way as when I'm standing on a very tall mountain, or gazing into the star-speckled infinity of space:

very, VERY humble, a bit depressed, but at the same time touched by the overwhelming beauty of the world.

Thanks SO much; it's just to much to take in.

:tu:! :tu:! :tu:! :tu:!

[Bas Mazur]

I Can't Wait!!!!!!

[Soulstealer]

I saw Scott Spencer demo this at the Gnomon workshop live event, the software itself made my jaw drop, specially with the ability of its layer and temp bones. I just cant wait!!!

[rasmusW]

thank you so much, ryan for getting these threads up. they all look amazing.
diffently gonna add em to my inspirational folder when i get home.
can't wait to try this for myself.

-r

[shtl]

booyaka!
I'm totaly Stunned !


Thoose beta testers did so wonderfull works with Z3.
Thanks for sharing. Houra!
Thanks for Pixologic. Houra!


I'm afraid this looks like the most exiting tool CGartist could ever dream of!

Can't wait to "play" with it!

Congrats and thanks again to you all :tu:

[saltapiedras]

Las imágenes son increíbles. El detalle que ahora se puede aplicar a un modelo parece no tener límites. Ya estoy deseando practicar con ZBrush 3. Esperaré hasta que salga para modelar mi próximo cuento.

Gracias Pixologic. :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu:

[Maxim_fleury]

:eek: Wow!! may can't get here fast enough...

[Leshiy3d]

wow ZB3! :D

[SolidSnakexxx]

Simply stunning...alll are top quality works!!! More more!!! :lol:

[Peter Pankras]

Holy Crap! That's amazing..


This is going to be my best birthday ever! :)

Peter

[Slosh]

This is going to be the best birthday present I ever got. How am I supposed to celebrate May 17th when I will be glued to my computer for a solid week (or more)?

Any chance you guys can put off the release for 3 more days?

Just kidding, everyone. I would have a wild mob of angry zbrushers roaming the streets of St. Petersburg FL looking for my house.
:p :p :p

[Nemoid]

if someone finds a jaw on the floor.... thats mine! :D

outstanding works!

[Djampa]

Jaw dropped ! Only great artwork !

[Plakkie]

I've just seen ALL the images in the beta section... Isn't it possible to make a book showing all the great images of models made only in Zbrush? Like d'Artiste? I'd love that.

I have to say again: I'm overwhelmed. Lost for words. Frankly, so much power seems just a bit scary, but, I'll be brave. :D

[jit_gohil]

Amazing stuff indeed - I can now see why some of the Zbrush masters haven't been posting so much on the regular forum:tu::tu::tu::tu::tu:

Another big step forward for 3d artists.

Thankyou Pixologic.

Jit.

[WingedOne]

Thanks for letting us see these images. :tu:

Is anyone allowed to say anything about that red material that most of them seem to be using?

The fact that most of them are posted only from the default modelling window is pretty amazing. :eek:

[monstermaker]

I wish that I had a free day today so that I could personally respond to every thread here because everyone had done some incredible work.For now I will just say in no paticular order
Anthropus
bad kola
Lil'sister
meats myer
gg
cbostjan
voodoomonkey
marc boulay
xxxeb
madmac
jelee
ambient whisper
alexleia
jim mcpherson
rimasson
jason belec
tveyes
massam
sebcesoir
marcus civis
mobikins
mxhaunted
vimmy
mroger
e338
phat
scott spencer
lildragonand anyone that I may have left out,
What an amazing and inspirational collection of work
everyone has done a great job and I really appreciate you all sharing your outstanding work with us

[KrakenCMT]

The quality of the real time renderings is absolutely amazing! And it looks like from some of the posts that the cavity effect is being rendered in real time as well. So out of curiosity, what is the real time rendering not rendering? What added benefit would there be to doing a full render? Are there better shadows or are some materials not rendered properly until a final render like in ZB2?

[hypnotik]

very very nice I love you ZBrush:)

[jimphillips2]

I mutter a simple and very understated...

"wow"

Well done everyone!

(I can't wait to get my hands on this sucker!) :D

[ZB_Artist]

Super Awesome !!! Good job folks!

[Antropus]

This is probably the most massive gallery of original CG artwork put together at once that I ever seen! Quality stuff. I feel lucky to be around such talented team of artists and some of my idols sharing their artwork with us. It was a great inspiration to look at all this work being produced by you guys. Thanks for the whole lot of inspiration :tu:

Also thanks to Pixologic for the opportunity and to this AWESOME community for receiving so well our long hours of work. You all rock!

-Kris

[billrobertson42]

This is probably the most massive gallery of original CG artwork put together at once that I ever seen!

I agree.
:tu: :tu:

[skaale]

i've been sitting here for a while trying to come up with words that explain my excitement.;)
It is great to see that the BEta,testers,have done a amazing job putting there image into a new reality,,,, :D

JUST show me some... Concept sculpting............please!!

[roger]

WOW! :eek:
Some of the BEST digital sculpting I have ever seen!!

[Ron Harris]

Ditto what Rick said. A most excellant collection for sure....still waiting and wanting to also see Mentat7's contribution to that gallery of greats. Kudos guys and Pixologic. A long time coming but well worth the wait.

faithfully,
Ron
catfishmn@aol.com

[skinnybonez]

:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

SERIOUSLY!!!...I CAN'T BREATH!!!

I HAVE TO BUST OUT LEMONNADO'S ZBAG!!! (previously posted in the next step thread...thanks again lemonnado ;) )

ZBag.jpg

what day is today???? :D

[feureau]

There has never been a great collection of talented artist's showcase since... since........ Well, there has never been a great showcase of so many talented artists before. And they all use z3!!! :cool: :cool: :cool:

Ps. Today... is not a Z3 day.

[Revanto]

I'm looking forward to to the official release of ZB3.

A quick off topic question, though. Will people who have legitimate copies of ZB2 be able to get an official CD copy of ZB3 sent to them? How much would it cost (I mean as an owner of ZB2)?

I mean, it's not as if I can't just download the upgrade/new version but I would like to have an official CD version as well.

Revanto :p

[Blaine91555]

Thank you to all involved. What a wonderful collection of work. This collection goes way beyond 5 stars. Finally a computer tool that will make me put my brushes and drawing tools in a drawer. I'm going to buy a Cintique in celebration and do some serious work. I would say this sends the other new software back to the end of the line. The true miracle is that this is priced so anyone can manage to buy it. I'm still floored by the fact I can work on over 8 million poly models on my laptop with the current ZBrush.

[joep]

and i just cant get enough!!! stunning!!!!

[hyper1]

Pixologic,
Anyone, correct me if I'm wrong. I don't believe in the history of art has there been a collection of artist of the caliber of the ZB3 Beta testers. To have a product that so many fine artist flock to is unique. The only other time this occures is when the larger companies hire top artist, but in this case its a free willingness because of the tool. Its kind of like when man discovered he could use charcoal and earth to make pigment, but now we have this outstanding community to encourage and inspire. I know in my case it just makes me want to become a better artist.

[Jason Belec]

Like MonsterMaker, I am humbled by all the wonderful comments here. On the original thread I proposed a toast to all the beta folk, but I have to say I don't think it's enough. I learnt so much from each of them from every post of the beta forum, since we each go about doing things in unique ways.

The truly amazing thing about the new version of Zbrush is that it cares little for you workflow, it accepts that you are different and let's you go forth and create. Then when you're done you can conform your work to the necessary technical issues that may concern you. I know I look at this from a production point-of-view, but many (if not all) of you will find immense freedom.

Make sure you thank the wonderful team at Pixologic that have provided this tool. Without them, non of us beta people could have gone this insane! ;)

[deity]

looks interesting. very good designs from everyone.

I am interested, were all or most of the images shown rendered within zbrush? does z3 have a new renderer and skin material with sss? I dont think I seen anything on that. gotta go back and re-watch everything.

[zeke3d]

very inspirational stuff, and as always an honor to be in the presence of the gods.

[Aumakua]

I agree definitely with Antropus, this is really a massive artistic talent bank here !
however, I still wonder about the layering tools of ZB3, both in sculpting and painting. I was not able to enjoy a single tiny capture of the interface's specific tools, but neither read anything mentioned from any testers about this matter. Please could anyone let me know about a link/comment if I am missing something already mentioned about layers.. ;)

[Trurl]

Great Works!

[Buckie]

If you fellas need a Beta tester on OSX you let me know... :tu: :tu: :tu:

Cracking work people...

[Plakkie]

I strongly feel that Pixologic should do something with all those stunning beta images. As Jason and others already remarked: the union of all these great artists standing behind this great, great tool is something unique, and shouldn't pass without some form to remember it by. Maybe a small book, or a big poster...
Wouldn't the world be great if all those great artists could get together and make one stunning piece of art, for exemple a movie, or a big illustrated storybook, all designed with Zbrush... Maybe one day... :)

[Jason Belec]

For those asking questions NOTICE: We can't talk or show you anything other than we beta testors have. We know this brings up as many, if not more questions rather than providing answers. Trust us when we say that Pixologic isn't letting you down, they have gone above and beyond the call of duty on this release. The wikki alone is going to blow your minds, while getting you familiar with the new tools.

Start dreaming and planning the wildest things you can think of, NO! Wilder than that! Come on, what are you lumps or creative geniuses??!! Not lumps? Prove it and be ready.... ;)

[Yari Jindou]

you all did so much great work i wish i had one of those bags too, zbrush has transformed the way i look at 3d art, before zbrush there was no proper tool for me to learn on, zbrush allowed individuals like me who could not for the life of them at that time wrap their heads around a tradtional aplication to unleash the wonders of 3d and demystify its workings. i thank the pixologic team tremendously for unleashing a new chapter in the history of graphics, and hope that their product, this wounderful testiment to the power of the creativity, to transform futher what we think of when the need to visualize for film, games,ect arises.

[skulll_monster]

hoooh...these Guys R :eek: ck with Zbrush 3 !!!...

[j lizzle]

Yeah! Sorta like Ballistic's Expose but all Zbrush, that'd be awesome. Man all this hype is gonna make my head explode. This is such a great community, so many great artist and such a wealth of information.... I love Pixologic!:D

[Drakelot]

Xcellent, can't wait ...

[Rehan]

Exceptional work! Thanks for inspiration! One of these rare cases when I look at CG art and don't think about technicalities, just because the work is so great.

It's obvious that the tool doesn't get in artist way. Simply, cannot wait.

[artistheat]

Those Guys are Off the Hook...Outstanding Work...Unbelievable

[threetails]

I once watched a film that asked the question, "why is that watermelon in a vice?", now I know.

One watermelon + pixologics Z3 X beta testors / the squeze factor = mind blowing art with a slight watermelon flavor that lasts and lasts.

absolutly SWEET!

[s o u t h e r n]

I've not had a great amount of time to work with ZBrush in the last 12 months but this work is simply outstanding.

[Miken72]

You´re all superb and I don´t find words to discribe how cratefull i can be. Lost of all words I have ideas...
I think we all ZBrushers really should give Pixologic some unique present for all their hard work. It is absolutely least thing we can all do to say thanks.

Anyone interested about my idea of tributing the Pixologic, please feel free to contact me: mikko.makela@ppt.fi

Should this be absolut secret before giving the present.

ZBrush -What else do you need?

[Jason Belec]

Welcome back s o u t h e r n, your talent has been missed around here. ;)

[el-d]

I've not seen it mentioned but for those lucky ones who have had the chance to play with 3.

Is it possible to create a zsphere ring?

El-d

[tez]

I've not seen it mentioned but for those lucky ones who have had the chance to play with 3.

Is it possible to create a zsphere ring?

El-d
Going by the videos the transpose uses a Zsphere rig.

[Crusoe the Painter]

I think he means RING, a closed loop of zspheres.

[BazC]

Going by the videos the transpose uses a Zsphere rig.I hope you're right, the early videos certainly did but these latest ones look to me like its's some sort of combination of a rotate tool and masking. That sounds pretty clumsy but I'm sure there's more to it when you look at the complex poses beta testers have produced.

[tez]

Watching the two older videos on posing again, shows posing to be working very well, however looking at the ZBrushPreview_Rhino.mov whch is more recent than the woman video, it shows clearly there is no masking used to pose.

Current posing in ZB2 uses the draw size as to the influence of zsphears which acts as a kind of IK, FK influence. If this system was redifined there would be no use for masking to control this effect unless problems where there.

Speculation gets us nowhere, we will soon find out, but thats my observations. Either way Pixologics team know what works best and thats what we wil be getting in 6 days.:D

[BazC]

That Rhino vid is pretty old too, I was talking about the posing in the next step video (http://www.pixolator.com/zbc/showthread.php?t=42491) which does appear to use masking. You're right though, no point in speculating, we'll find out soon enough! :D

[Crusoe the Painter]

Apparently zsphere rigs still exist, according to comments on the boards.

Zsphere rigs, you need to set them up first, but they are always there.

Transpose, it looks to me that the tool automatically masks as you use it. So you draw the tool line, and the stuff not 'affected' by that tool line is automagically masked. Transpose is instantaneous ( No need to rig ). Also, from watching the video, it appears you can adjust how sharply the mask is applied.

So I suspect both have their benefits and drawbacks.

[Drakelot]

Fantastic test and images, can't wait

[Peter Pankras]

in about 2 hours it's the 15th of may here...


What timezone do we have to wait for? :)

Peter

[mouse_art]

http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/city.html?n=137

Bookmark that Page as long it's not released. ;)

[3Dean]

Possibly, though it might be released forum time (EST, New York). That being in 4 hours and 36 mins.

[FLIK]

file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/flik/Escritorio/ZbrushFlik/ELEK.jpgfile:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/flik/Escritorio/ZbrushFlik/ELEK.jpgvery well :D

[Dj-Skull]

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: :lol::lol::lol::D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:Dvery good work

[macattack]

Hi this is my first post and I don't have Zbrush (yet) but I was wondering how people got chosen as beta testers. Great artwork by the way. :)

[Derek Frenzo]

I seriously doubt that you'll get an answer to that question from anyone in the know. Anyone who is a beta tester had to sign an NDA, which means they can't discuss any details publicly.
Meanwhile, Pixologic continues to hold their cards close to their vest, and has said almost nothing about the Mac development, other than they are working on it.
There have been absolutely no official estimates of release dates, and progress reports are extremely vague, and almost non-existent.
There was a thread for news on the mac version, but since almost no news ever appeared on it, it turned into a place for frustrated mac users to vent, and pc users to gloat, until Pixologic finally just shut it down.
All you can do is wait, be hopeful, be patient, and be quiet.

[Jason Belec]

Beta testor's exist generally as a result of bribery (or a good supply of firearms ;) ). For a couple of past beta testing opportunities with Zbrush I had to provide several cows, a sea turtle, a couple of New York wino's and some really old Kimchi. ;)

I don't have anything left to bribe with. My wife said something under her breath and I saw flames dancing in the air... ;)


NOTE: For those not taking this in jest. Dual by Space Invaders anytime, anyplace!

[jackmood]

hello, Nice image. I like all the image in this thread.
thanks to all to share it.

[Cartman]

:lol: loking good

[Cartman]

i have zbrush3 and i like to make swords and some monsters :p