maskpen + alpha = blurry edges

system · July 3, 2019, 8:13am

hey there!

I’m using the maskpen tool + an alpha (my logo) with the dragrect mode. The problem is that my mask is a bit blurry on the outside of my alpha because of its focal shift. How can i change its focal shift?? I’m sure it doesnt come from my alpha, it’s 100% pur black and white. I could do it by using the “mask by alpha” but i want it on a smaller size.

Plus, how do you create a shell with zbrush? I heard about the morph target method but is there another proper way?

thank you!

zber2 · July 4, 2019, 11:57am

While holding down Ctrl, go to ‘Brush > Curve’ and make the curve so it is flat along the top. Best if you just fill the whole curve icon with the curve.

system · July 4, 2019, 1:55am

thanks zber2!!! really appreciate it

Anyway idea for the shell?

zber2 · July 5, 2019, 2:03pm

You can use ‘Tool > Subtool > Extract’, turning off ‘Double’ and using a negative thickness value. You can also use Tool > Geometry > DynaMesh > Create Shell’. See the bottom of this page (Creating a Shell) on how it’s done.