The New Texture Library -- In the Download Center

[aurick]

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One of the great things about ZBrushCentral is the incredible sense of community that we have. Not only are people happy to answer questions and help out newcomers, but many of you have gone above and beyond by providing free resources. In fact, so much free stuff has been given out that most of it is unknown -- buried deep within the forum archives.

To remedy that, we have spent the last few months scanning through old posts to find the best of the best, gathering everything in one place and organizing the content for easy accessibility. Our first content compilation, the MatCap Library (http://www.pixologic.com/zbrush/downloadcenter/library/) was a resounding success with literally hundreds of materials to choose from. But we didn't stop there! Last week, we added the Alpha Library (http://www.pixologic.com/zbrush/downloadcenter/alpha/), with the same format and a ton of grayscale images for use in your brushes, masks, etc.

Now we're at it again, and this week it is our pleasure to introduce the next major addition to the Download Center:

the Texture Library (http://www.pixologic.com/zbrush/downloadcenter/texture/)

This newest library provides an easy to use browser broken down into 21 unique categories, from the natural to the industrial. Choose a category of interest, select a thumbnail from within that category, and view a larger version. If you like it, simply click the Download link beneath the viewer and it's ready for you to use in your projects. Be sure to thank our many contributors!


Library View


Click Here to Visit the Library (http://www.pixologic.com/zbrush/downloadcenter/texture/)


While you're there, be sure to also visit the other sections for MatCaps, Alphas, Plugins, and Documentation. Come back often! We will be constantly adding new content to all the libraries.


Happy ZBrushing!


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[Mind Symbion]

Matcap... Then alpha... And now texture library!!! :D
So good! Thanks a lot!:tu:

[mLink]

Looks good, I really wasn't expecting this addition.
:tu:

[SolidSnakexxx]

Wow, you guys have been busy for certain...thank you for such cool addition! :tu: :tu:

[upham]

Well done Aurick! Defiantly a valuable resource for the community!

Just One question: - Will the ZLIST PLUGIN (http://www.zbrushcentral.com/zbc/showthread.php?t=3573) ever be updated for ZBrush 3?? I really miss that plugin where you could store all your materials, textures, alphas and tools all in one cataloged library!!

Upham :)

[wethand]

DAMN, this is NICE!!! thank you pixo!!!!

and i don't think, an update is so important. zbrush 3.1 is nearly perfect.

ahy, ****in deadlines. they will make 3.5 an free update, so be patient!!!

[saltapiedras]

Excellent Aurick. Along with the gallery Alphas and Materials is what we needed.
Thank you very much.

[aurick]

Well done Aurick! Defiantly a valuable resource for the community!

Just One question: - Will the ZLIST PLUGIN (http://www.zbrushcentral.com/zbc/showthread.php?t=3573) ever be updated for ZBrush 3?? I really miss that plugin where you could store all your materials, textures, alphas and tools all in one cataloged library!!

Please, please, please update this plugin!!

Upham :)
Check out the Alphas and Textures Loader. It's on the Plugins tab of the Download Center.

Regarding the other comment some of you have made: The Pixologic staff is more than just programmers. We have a team devoted to working on the update for Mac users and the next version for everyone. But we also have people on the administrative side of things, who work hard to promote ZBrush and bring you great resources like the Download Center, ZClassroom, and even ZBrushCentral. These things take no time whatsoever away from development.

[sandpiper]

Man, I hate it when people complain about stuff like this....never content with what you have. I guess that's just the way of the world these days...

kudos to pixologic for their product as well as taking crap like this on the chin and keeping motivation... :tu: :tu:

[jhesser]

This is fantastic-- exactly what I need for a current project. Keep up the great work, it's much appreciated.

[Bas Mazur]

OK, something positive.
Thanks, we were waiting a long time for this and we are happy to make use of those free textures. :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu:

[numo16]

this is fantastic...although, figured I should let you know, the bark, brick, and ground categories all have the description for the car parts category.

[nawal123]

cool

[Sazdum]

This will help me greatly!

[nickz]

You guys rock! :) Thanks for always thinking about the artist! :)

[Moni-Poroni]

Many thanks. It´s most appreciated! :tu:

[Francis Bezooyen]

Very cool. You guys are definitely among the best in the industry for promoting and helping your user community.

[JasonKing]

As like the Alpha library, fantastic, thank you very much!

[Carsten Lind]

Nice web work, but how about focussing on the actual application instead of some web page?

Kind regards from someone who still fights with ZB for mac and its annoying brush functionality where it follows the surface instead of screen projection!

[dangerdave]

Nice web work, but how about focussing on the actual application instead of some web page?

Kind regards from someone who still fights with ZB for mac and its annoying brush functionality where it follows the surface instead of screen projection!

Grr.

Please read the following:

...
Regarding the other comment some of you have made: The Pixologic staff is more than just programmers. We have a team devoted to working on the update for Mac users and the next version for everyone. But we also have people on the administrative side of things, who work hard to promote ZBrush and bring you great resources like the Download Center, ZClassroom, and even ZBrushCentral. These things take no time whatsoever away from development.

[j.fernwright]

are there links to download them in sets? please?

[upham]

DangerDave: Have you played with the PICKER settings with regards to your brush? By default it is set to CONT ORI (continuous orientation of the surface). Try clicking the box with the black circle in the Picker menu (top menu bar) to set the brush direction so it doesn't follow the surface objects.

[ministerart@hotmail.co.uk]

my god......this is fantastic...so wonderful....ive waited for this all my life...what would i do without it...ahh my life is now complete....absolutely incredible stuff..

Oh...by the way...wheres the promised last quarter of 2008 update?

[Etcher]

Many thanks ZBC team! (Etcher on ZBC = kid in candyshop) :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu: !

[ivar_sn]

Thanks a lot....
you have just made my day a whole lot happier ......he he he:D

[Gareee]

Great stuff!

I second the request to be able to download them in sets... doing it one by one, it'll take someone hours to grab the alpha and texture libraries.

I've got a 20 meg connect, and if they were available in sets, I could probably grab everything in 5 minutes.

[robinmitra1]

wow thanks alot guys!

[foxco]

Thanks for the great resource. I have not been here in a while and this is great addition.

All the best,

[yvan_c]

Hi all,

I did a search for the answer but could not find anything on this. I want to know if the textures available for download in the texture library can be used for commercial purposes.

My guess is that one should contact the artist for permission to use the texture in a commercial work, not so?

Anyone able to confirm/clarify?:)

Thanks,

yvan_c

[thenar]

I can't download any textures or alphas because it tells me I must access via the proper server...and I did....go figure. If this can be fixed, please do.
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