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Creating your own Materials?

ZBrush Usage Questions
#1

I’ve recently created my own matcap material successfully.
Would I be right in stating that you can’t create a Standard Material, but you can adjust the Modifiers to create a Material of your choice.

I understand the difference between Matcap and standard and am therefore assuming that using several different Matcap materials on one subtool would be unadvisable.

Thanks
Mark

#2

you can use multiple matcaps on a single tool…you just need to be able to hide the transition…if that makes any sense.

#3

Thanks goast666

It does make sense, however I wouldn’t know where to start. Is it something that is used as a normal workflow? or would most 3D artists use the Standard Materials?

Thanks again
Mark

#4

it really depends on what you wish to accomplish as the end result.

If you’re using Zbrush for a sculpting tool then the materials are pretty much just used for visualization.

If you’re using Zbrush for texture work then a flat shader or a white standard is usually your best bet.

If you’re using Zbrush as an illustration tool then materials are actually really important.

#5

My workflow involves creating characters and props for a screen play I have been working on. I’m more artist orientated rather than a writer. The finished models will be rendered into Photoshop and finalized.

I am currently working on a canon which will be made up of different materials (Chrome, metal, plastic etc). So before I get started I need to ensure I get the best possible results.

I’ve just finished a project, which consisted of just one main material, that’s why the Matcap I created was perfect for the project.

Thanks
Mark