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How to smooth brush strokes in 2.5

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#1

Hi folks. I’m using Zbrush to do impasto painting. This is in the 2.5 mode. It’s working spectacularly, but, in using different alphas, some have a great shape, but instead of getting smooth strokes I get what looks like tire tracks [see image]. I tried to crack this on my own, but couldn’t. Some features weren’t available in the lazy mouse section. I’m guessing there’s a simple solution somewhere.

I would also like to be able to control the size via pressure so I can taper off the strokes. This may in fact be working but a little too awkwardly.

Hope someone can give the solution soon 'cuz I’m itching to work on my technique. Normally I use Painter and PS for my digital impasto techniques, but I’m finding Zbrush is superior. [You can see example of my digital painting here.]

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#2

If you switch to the Freehand Stroke in the stroke palette you can adjust the Spacing slider to get a smoother result. The Picker palette is also worth exploring for how it affects the results.

For adjusting how Tablet pressure affects the result, see the settings in the Preferences>Tablet menu.

If you’re experimenting with 2.5D you might also like to look at the PaintStop plugin (in the Document palette) and dissect some of its brushes - they’re all 2.5D.

#3

Thanks Marcos! That was exactly what I was looking for. Right under my nose the whole time.