ZBrush 4R2 ZClassroom Movies. Updated to include 17 Movies.

[Pixolator]

Hi

We are currently finalizing the ZClassroom movie section for ZBrush 4R2. Although it will take some time before all ZClassroom movies are completed, we opted to share with you the movies as they are available.

The first movie is about Z4R2 capabilities to blend shaders and materials. Learning how to take advantage of this new feature and the other rendering enhancements will benefit you at all stages of creation, from the early concept to the final polished stage.

Enjoy, learn and experiment with these features.

The Pixologic Team



Troubleshooting questions should be posted in the Questions And Troubleshooting Forums.

If you create cool images utilizing the features described in these movies, please post in this thread and share with us and other members of ZBrushCentral.

SHADER AND MATERIAL BLEND Narrator: Eric Keller

models (by order of appearance) courtesy of:Matthew Kean,Eric Keller,Magdalena Dadela,Matthew Kean



WAX PREVIEW Narrator: Eric Keller

models (by order of appearance) courtesy of: Geert Melis,Young Choi,Jeremy Lanum,Julian Kenning,Kurt Papstein,Marco Splash,Jeremy Lanum,Matthew Kean,Eric Keller,Matthew Kean


CURVE-TRI-FILL BRUSH Narrator: Paul Gaboury



BPR FILTERS Narrator: Eric Keller

model courtesy of:Maarten Verhoeven
Renders (by order of appearance) courtesy of: Julian Kenning, Fabio Paiva, Katon Callaway, Frederik Storm, Jeremy Lanum, Marco Splash, Maarten Verhoeven


SLICE CURVE BRUSH Narrator: Paul Gaboury


CURVE SURFACE BRUSH Narrator: Paul Gaboury



MATCAP™ MATERIALS Narrator: Eric Keller

models (by order of appearance) courtesy of:Marco Splash,Matthew Kean,Rudy Massar,Maartin Verhoeven,Nicolas Garilhe


LIGHTCAP™ Narrator: Eric Keller

models (by order of appearance) courtesy of:Marco Splash,Maxence Fleuret,Kurt Papstein,Darrick Pister,Nicolas Garilhe


INTRODUCING DYNAMESH Narrator: Eric Keller

models (by order of appearance) courtesy of:Katon Callaway,Gun Park,Nicolas Garilhe,Julian Kenning,Michael Defeol,Jeremy Lanum,Young Choi,Matthew Kean,Frederik Storm,James Van Den Bogart


MERGE SIMILAR Narrator: Paul Gaboury


DUPLICATE AND EXTRUDE Narrator: Paul Gaboury


CURVE EDITABLE POLYPAINT Narrator: Louie Tucci

model courtesy of: Matthew Kean



MESH-INSERT BRUSH 1: Creating A Bolt Narrator: Paul Gaboury



MESH-INSERT BRUSH 2: Create A Custom Insert Brush Narrator: Paul Gaboury


MESH-INSERT BRUSH 3: Modify Existing Insert Brush Narrator: Paul Gaboury


SNAKEHOOK BRUSH Narrator: Paul Gaboury

model courtesy of: Marco Splash



MAKING OF: TIME FOR ART #4 Narrator: Eric Keller

[idlemind]

sounds good, checking it out now. appreciate the efforts updating the classroom so soon.

[Spyndel]

I know lots of people only think about the mesh sculpting aspects of Zbrush, but I want to thank you for continuing to give attention to, and developing the material and rendering side of Zbrush. Please never stop.

[phrenzy84]

I think more videos just on the shader mixer would be highly welcomed. Its more powerful than most users think. This video has only scratched the surface in terms of flexibility.

Great demo, i hope for more.

[JaAzura]

I was looking forward, and asking for some awesome tutorials on these new features... thank you!

~ WOW ~

[NBreslow]

Just wanted to drop a note to say THANKS for the videos. I agree with the other folks here - short videos with clear explanations are extremely helpful. I had read the new documentation but seeing the operations performed made a huge difference in my understanding of the new tools.

Thanks!

-NB

[MealeaYing]

Super quick rock making tutorial.

Ok:

• Make an object, a sphere will do.
• Hit "Edit".
• Hit "Make PolyMesh 3D".
• Hit the "Dynamesh" button in the Geometry pallet.
• Use the Standard brush or some other simple thing to mush up the shape a bit.
• Hit the "Clay Polish" button in the Geometry pallet about 8-10 times.
• In the Mask Pallet hit the "Sharpen Mask" button. (you should now see that the edges are all masked off, its neat looking)
• In the Deformation pallet bump up "Noise" a bit.
• Also in the Deformation Pallet increase (or decrease) "Size" a little, like maybe 3-5.
• Screw around with other things, reverse the mask and repeat as needed.

TADA! A Rock!
Note you do not need to use Dynamesh for this, you can do this to anything.
If you have a figure for example you can age it a few thousand years in seconds. Basically the Clay Polish button is masking off anything it thinks is an edge and flattening the rest, the more times you use it the more complex your rock will be.


Cheers!
Mealea



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[monstermaker]

I am going to be away from my computer for a month but OMG these videos are making me so excited to play with the new update. Again I say I love you guys.
ZBrush and Pixologic are the best!

[blueferret]

Many thanks for the excellent tutorials......

[chalkman]

All the tutorials have been first rate! I can't wait until more are available!

[xeno3d]

Awesome videos. Are there going to be more?

[nhsubhash]

Great job...Thats really helpful...Thank you somuch Pixologic.

[Sigmund Hentze]

Thanks a mil... video 17 is set out great... if only all you do tutorials will follow this idea... do a full on highspeed sculpt... then a second video with a stop at certain area and the explain the techiques used... I find this the most intuitive tutorial thus far...

Thumbs up, hope to see more of these...

Thanks guys...

[Ronboy]

I love this tutorial its more like an animation, the sculpt and music are inspirational, Dynamesh is revolutional!!.