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ANNOUNCEMENT: ZBrush 1.5 on Monday, August 26

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We are extremely excited to announce the release of…

ZBrush1.5 provides you with exciting new 2D and 3D tools and functions (such as the ZSphere modeler – see sample links at the end of this message), as well as all the award-winning features already found in version 1.23b. In addition to new features, ZBrush1.5 also provides significant enhancements in nearly every tool and palette. You’ll get expanded and improved 2.5D painting capabilities, texturing options, and sculpting utilities, plus many behind-the-scene changes which make ZBrush even more potent!

ZBrush1.5 will be available for download in five days (by Monday, August 26), and registered owners of ZBrush 1.23b are eligible for a free upgrade. The release is being announced here at ZBrushCentral first, so ZBC members will be among the first to start ZBrushing in new, more powerful ways!

Here are some answers to a few common questions:

Q: Is Version 1.5 free for all registered users?
A: Yes (as stated previously), all registered owners of previous versions of ZBrush will receive Version 1.5 as a free upgrade.

In addition, as a thanks to artists around the world who have embraced ZBrush so completely, we’re planning an additional free bonus upgrade in the near future, providing additional features we know you’ll want to add to your toolset.

Q: How will I receive my free upgrade?
A: Download information will be posted here at ZBrushCentral on Monday.

Q: Will I be able to read my old files?
A: Absolutely. ZBrush 1.5 provides all the same ZBrush features you’ve come to rely on, plus exciting new ones. You’ll enjoy applying some of the new tools and enhancements to documents, tools, materials, textures and images you’ve previously created in ZBrush.

Q: How much will it cost to buy ZBrush 1.5 when it is released?
A: ZBrush 1.5 will be available for $399. You still have a short time to buy ZBrush 1.23b (which entitles you to a free upgrade to Version 1.5) for $292.50. Visit www.pixologic.com for more information.

Also at ZBrushCentral, you can expect additional companion ZScripts – free tutorials and utilities taking advantage of some of ZBrush’s new features, which themselves utilize enhancements in ZScript technology. Plus, look for contests and challenges, which will add even more fun and excitement to your ZBrushing experience.

Be sure to visit ZBrushCentral soon for a special announcement regarding your free upgrade.

The Pixologic Team

View some animated GIF’s of some of the new ZSphere modeling tool in action:
ZSpheres 1 (970K) ZSpheres 2 (1200K)

Download a Quick Reference guide to using the new ZSpheres modeler (PDF file):
ZSpheres Quick Reference

Added by Matthew… After viewing the above movies you should see Southern’s excellent image 1.5 COUNTDOWN OGRE :slight_smile:
More ZSpheres images…
Image 1
Z<font color=#ffa000>Spheres unskinned model by jelee
ZSpheres unskinned model by Davey (The fire/smoke effect was done with SprayStroke).

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:+1: :+1: :+1: :+1: :smiley:

#3

woooooohoooooooooooo!!!

#4

Wow, those examples are lovely Pix, the power of Z!! :slight_smile:

#5

Thanks Pix I just knew you would come through. I am eternally grateful.
DeeVee,
Joe
:smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :+1: :+1: :+1: :+1: :+1:

#6

Yeah!!!
Great news Pixolator! Thanks to you and the rest of the pixologic team for putting all of your hard work into the most amazing program in the artistic world! And soon to be even better! WOW! Congratulations!!!
LOL
Take care,
Michael

#7

YAAAAAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO :smiley: :smiley:
Will there be a new user manual available on the release day as well?
Mahalo Nui Loa (Hawaiian for “thank you very much”)

#8

:+1: Thanks pixologic I shall Zee you on monday!

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Sample D Light
there is a manual on the Bottom of Pix Post for the Z Sphere its The PDF manual you need acrabat reader to read it.
go to adobe.com to download the viewer if you don’t have it all ready.
thats the only manual far as i can see on the 1.5 but if you go to zbrush main site they have a real good manual with information about zbrush.

#10

I just finished watching the 2 gifs and all I can say is wow!!! I wish they would have shown a little sub division but oh well monday will be here soon enough! I am very excited about the possibilities in figure modeling, and I look forward to the new features that ZBrush will offer. Awesome!!

#11

I can’t even believe i just saw a model made like that. This is truly an amazing release.

#12

wow! That just blew me away! Fantastic! Thanks so much!!!

#13

uuuh…now I believe in magic!.

I had no idea it would generate such a smooth mesh without any obvious hassle, wicked!.

Looks like a Zsphere is in some way boned or atleast linked to each other in ways…2.5d animation next version? ;).

#14

looks fantastic… six, five, four… hehe…the world gears up for the grand arrival of the app version that will completely revolutionize the world of 3D concept creation… yahoooooo

Thanx guys and gals @ pixologic…

#15

absolutely COOOOOOOL !!! can’t wait for the new release…great job, pixologic! ;o)

#16

Well I just wanted to add to the praise, this is one incredible tool, and I can’t wait to seriously put it to work with Max 5… awesome :sunglasses: :+1:

#17

Thanks for this wonderful software --the World is waiting and we will not be disappointed…as a matter of fact when my Beta version brought me Coffee and Hashbrowns this morning…I said --this soft does EVERYTHING !!! :+1: :+1: :+1: :+1: Hoodoo Voodoo Magic to the 10th Power :+1: :+1: :smiley:

All Hail Pixologic !!!

#18

Only five days left now… :smiley: :smiley:

#19

When will a demo be available?

L

#20

Good I can sleep now till Monday, to make up for the sleep I won’t have next week. :+1: :+1: :+1: :+1:
Dave