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How to render out multi-passes in ZB?

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#1

Hi! How do I render out different passes from ZB 3.2 (like depth maps, diffuse, shadows and specular maps)? Is it possible to save a PSD with all passes in layers? I do not see any difference when I activate “Depth cue” or “Shadows” in the Render menu.

How do I save the render (or multipass)? Is that done from the “export command” in the Document menu?

// tennet

#2

Do whatever settings you want for a particular pass (such as changing material, lighting or render settings) and then do a Best render. You then use Document>Export to export that pass for use in Photoshop. Then change the settings to set up for your next pass, render and export again.

To get a depth map, simply use Alpha>Grab Doc and export the resulting alpha. You can use it strictly for depth or you can adjust its levels in Photoshop to turn it into an object map.

This thread actually has a nice walkthrough of some of the render passes that you could try setting up: http://www.zbrushcentral.com/showthread.php?t=86595

#3

Thanks for your help! :slight_smile:

/ tennet