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should i learn zbrush???

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#1

hi everyone,i couldnt find a forum for newbies so i am posting my question here.

i have been using 3ds max for a long time, primarily for architecture visualization and similar projects. i have never done character designing.
now i want to do character modeling etc… my question is that should i learn zbrush or should i stick to max for character creation??
also tell me, if we can export models from max to zbrush and from zbrush to max.
btw, zbrush seems cool… :wink:

#2

ZB is well worth learning. It is however totally different to Max.

There is no problem importing from Max to ZB and Vica Versa and there are plently of tutorials on here to help you.

You will find ZB can do things no other can do and details can be added easily to characters etc.

Either way, it can’t hurt you to have more than one tool in your arsenal :+1:

#3

thanks…

#4

Zb3 is well worth learning. Models can be imported and exported via obj format very easily. Zb is totally different than max and very high level of detail can be created in zb3 that no other package (like max, maya, xsi) can do.

Models can be created and textured very quickly(like sculpting and painting).I encourage you to lean it :+1:

There are many resources to learn zb3 like here at zbrush cental and:
links
http://gnomonology.com/
http://thegnomonworkshop.com/
http://www.digitaltutors.com/

#5

I use Max at work. I don’t recommend using it for character modeling.

Zbrush will give you better quality models, faster than you can create them in Max.

Zspheres allow you to make a base mesh quicker than you can using another modeling software to get close to the same result. You can swiftly sculpt that base to whatever level of detail you desire.

#6

i agree, i no longer create a well sculpted base mesh.

i use sketch up…make a really ruff mesh…just for proportions…sometimes even a siluete that i gave a thickness…import it…hit the unifyskin button…and presto…bit more work on the volumes…but i like the actual shaping the thing…can’t be bothered with the spheres :slight_smile:

ps…i’ve never read the manuel i just read what people got to say on the forum.
(press X would have been a good one to start with)

#7

ZB is a perfect tool for modeling!

#8

By the way,could someone tell me why i couldn’t see my threads?

I’m a new guy here. I hve posted 2 threads for help,but I couldn’t find them.

#9

if your new…the mods wan’t read it first before they let you lose on the forum.
usually takes 1 thread…ones it apears…you good to go and make threads that go live straight away…try and keep it to a minimum tho :wink: