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#878

I’m using ZBrush with Bootcamp and it works like a charm. I LOVE IT. I’m not happy about waiting (as you can tell from the Zsphere Apple I posted, hehe), but ZBrush is awesome enough to justify installing Windows and rebooting. It’s more about the application than the operating system. Zbrush is now my main application, so it’s a small sacrifice FOR ME. A few people said it slowed down their Mac, though. I’m on a Mac Pro (1st gen, 2g, 2.66gHz) with Leopard and XP and it works smoothly.

All in all, I’m still optimistic about the release. Not so much the release date, it could be a while, but more so the ‘update.’ They’ve already said there will be “novelties and surprises.” That could only mean an update, which could only mean a dual platform release. They simply won’t update Mac without Windows, probably ever, it’s the professional platform of the 3d world.

Think back when people where upset about the long delay of the 2.5 version and Pixologic’s silence. There are old forums of people complaining their butts off about it. Then, all of the sudden, they released ZB3, and it was a HUGE improvement with new features. If they are updating, it will be dual platform. Since that would mean updating a 14 month old Windows version, my guess is it will be a totally new version - ZBrush 4 - complete with new goodies and a new interface. So while waiting, at least we probably have some new toys to look forward to. So keep your headZ up…

#879

Unfortunately I have a powerpc and so I can only wait… :cry:

#880

Yeah, I’m hoping they don’t drop PPCs on the next release. I might be getting a new computer, when Snow Leopard comes out, but that’s gonna be a while. Although, knowing how slow Pixologic is moving, Snow Leopard will probably be out before ZB3/4… :frowning:

#881

I have your same plan for the future. :wink:

#882

Naah, I just did it to pick on 'em a little. They removed it from the questions and troubleshooting section as soon as they saw it. Really, them seeing it and having a slight chuckle was my only goal. Hopefully, the Pixologic staff got a little kick out of it. I’m glad you thought my ZApple ? was funny as well!

I didn’t post it thinking it would accomplish anything, though. They know we’re itching for ZBrush already. Eventually, it’ll be out, and it’ll be awesome.

#883

No need to wonder…Here’s the official reaction:

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#884

Haha! Oh c’mon, you know they at least got a little laugh out of it! Or at least ever so slightly smirked! It didn’t take 'em long to remove it from the list of threads, though!

#885

Uh, I don’t know…The latest images out of Pixo don’t look too happy…

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#886

Or they will announce ZB4 for Windows with the release date for the Macintosh to be announced following the release of the Windows version…

j

#887

Thankfully, I recieved personal confirmation that ZBrush has now been optimized for dual platform releases. They claimed this was the main reason it’s taken so long and that it shouldn’t be a problem from now on. I guess we’ll see…

#888

It would be nice to see but when you look at their history… also if they are changing both platforms ZB3 was beta tested by Meats Meier for half a year according to the interview with him.

j

#889

Hey Pixologic,
I’ve been checking out local classes for 3D animation. Today I spoke to a professor who would be overseeing the class and he gave me the software requirements list. Here’s a snippet:
Maya 8.5
Adobe After Effects (latest version is best)
Final Cut Pro (Mac only)
Adobe Photoshop CS3
Adobe Illustrator CS3
Zbrush 3
Okay, does anyone else see a paradox here?
I’m pretty sure the prof is running one more than one machine, and he’s got both platforms, but he’s requiring that his students have these programs to enter the class…
I thought it was a typo, and told him that there was no ZB3 for Mac. He just nodded and smiled. So he expects us to buy a PC… to run ONE program… and not a cheap machine either, because last I checked ZB3 doesn’t hold up well on a $300 Dell. It would run perfectly fine on my Macbook Pro ya know…

#890

HA! good one :slight_smile:

:lol:

#891

I’m only relaying words. Words are just words, but they spoke very confidently about the future of ZBrush on the Mac. They’re talented developers, I doubt they’re lying just to bluff. The delay is because it’s been rebuilt for compatibility. It still blows, but maybe it won’t happen again.

Now why would they update the Mac past 3.1 without doing the same to Windows? After them stating the Mac update will have “novelties and surprises”, a dual release is the only thing left that makes sense. It’s been such a drastic delay that 3.1 is due for an update anyway.

Now back to bootcamp…

#892

" Come on god, answer me. for years I’m asking why, why are the innocent dead and the guilty alive? Where is justice? Where is punishment? Or have you already answered, have you already said to the world here is justice, here is punishment, here, in me. …" Frank Castle

#893

As far as surprises and novelties are concerned, I’d be happy to see Mac owners get ZB4 a year before PC users. Hell, I’d pay to see that, just turning the tables.

#894

It’ll never happen. I’ll turn my own tables if the next version has a delay. I’ll look in the mirror and see…

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#895

I’m predicting that will happen, too.

Right after these guys learn to fly.

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#896

It is a pity that they are not relaying those words to all the users, even in the Mac News (Unofficial). There was questions about Zshpere problems that they have told the Windows users that will have to wait until the Mac release has been worked on, if there is a dual platform update in the works the Windows users should also be informed of the progress.

Another month has passed.

Now back to the silence…

j

#897

Even so. Without supporting evidence. I’d be inclined to take anything said by anyone, at this company with a grain of salt. Especially after the ‘inside info’ on a February release. Which I actually believed, was a genuine estimate until the middle of April.

A ZBrush 3.1 release for the Mac could be next week or next year. And Pixologic will bullheadedly, refuse, to give the slightest hint until it drops.

So. Last night I resolved to go down the Bootcamp route. Until I saw what it costs for Vista: £170 for home premium, £230 for Ultimate. Plus I’d want to put it on a seperate hard drive, I dunno 70 or 80 pounds. It’s close to the cost of ZBrush again.

Now, I feel like I’m at a Bus stop. Fed up of waiting, but sure if I start walking. The Bus will appear and drive on by.