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[Geert_Etcher_Melis]

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Hi fellow ZBrushers,

Again, a long overdue update of my ZBrush dabblings… . Over a year (!) ago, I decided to sculpt a selfportrait for studying purposes.
I finally managed to complete some renders and a few accompanying notes.
Maybe they are usefull to someone besides myself.

Oh, I also added some links for further reading - I found them helpfull, again, they could be usefull - if not, please disregard.

C&C welcome - thanks for watching / reading !!

Them notes:

Page 002 Further Reading:

All LINKS POINT TOWARDS OFFICIAL ZBRUSH DOCUMENTATION AND VIDEOS. (Links are working on 10-01-2022)

Dynamesh:

• Dynamesh written overview -LINK-

• Dynamesh video overview -VIDEOLINK-

• Dynamesh in ZBrush core excellent overview by Paul Gaboury 1 -VIDEOLINK-

• Dynamesh in ZBrush core excellent overview by Paul Gaboury 2 -VIDEOLINK-

Reference Grid set up :

• Reference Grid written overview -LINK-

• Grid “Project On Mesh” functionality in action -VIDEOLINK-

• Grid image plane reference use in action -VIDEOLINK-

ZSphere retopology:

• written overview -LINK-

• Joseph Drust answers to a problem that a ZBrusher ran into while retopologizing a head mesh and gives a good axplanation of the ZSphere Retopo process. -VIDEOLINK-

• Paul Gaboury covers ZSphere retopology at starting 1:34:20 of this video with the ZSphere setup and it’s ability to edit existing topology and more importantly at 1:36:20 the retopolgy process itself. -VIDEOLINK-

Project All :

• Joseph Drust covers the Project All basics and how to solve projection errors -VIDEOLINK-

• Joseph Drust explains how to ZRemesh a model – after that again an excellent explanation of the Project All use -VIDEOLINK-

I had the crazy idea of juxtaposing three speed vids -apologies- they complement the three previous pages.

Fortunately, the whole thing lasts less than a minute… .

Geert Etcher Melis Selfportrait Page 001

Page 004 Further Reading:

All LINKS POINT TOWARDS OFFICIAL ZBRUSH DOCUMENTATION AND VIDEOS. (Links are working on 10-01-2022)

Strokes and alphas:

• Strokes and alphas video overview -VIDEOLINK-

Layers:

• Layers written overview -LINK-

Page 005 Further Reading:

All LINKS POINT TOWARDS OFFICIAL ZBRUSH DOCUMENTATION AND VIDEOS. (Links are working on 10-01-2022)

ZModeler:

• ZModeler written overview -LINK-

• ZModeler basics videos -VIDEOLINK-

• ZModeler in depth overview videos -VIDEOLINK-

Page 006 Further Reading:

All LINKS POINT TOWARDS OFFICIAL ZBRUSH DOCUMENTATION AND VIDEOS. (Links are working on 10-01-2022)

Fibermesh:

• Fibermesh written overview -LINK-

• Covering all aspects of Fibermesh creation -VIDEOLINK-

Polypaint Adjust Colors

• Polypaint Adjust Colors written overview -Link-

• Polypaint Adjust Colors fast overview -VIDEOLINK-

UV MASTER:

• UV Master in depth written documentation -LINK-

• UV Master in depth video overview -LINK-

Page 009 Further Reading:

All LINKS POINT TOWARDS OFFICIAL ZBRUSH DOCUMENTATION AND VIDEOS. (Links are working on 10-01-2022)

• ZBrush Alpha Library -LINK-

Video complementing pages 4 to 9:

Geert Etcher Melis Selfportrait Page 002

If you’re interested, check out the Zipper Pack Pro -HERE-

ZBrush Zipper Pack Pro

Page 011 Further Reading:

All LINKS POINT TOWARDS OFFICIAL ZBRUSH DOCUMENTATION AND VIDEOS. (Links are working on 10-01-2022)

ZBrush Dynamics

• ZBrush Dynamics written overview very complete with great tips and tricks -LINK-

Morph Target/Morph Brush:

• Morph Target in depth written overview -LINK-

• Morph Target/ Morph Brush explained and demonstrated by Joseph Drust -VIDEOLINK-
  

  

[nacho_riesco]

Wow! Amazing tutorial and idea!

[Doug_Jones]

WOW… So much here to see. Fantastic!

[Jaime]

That’s some tutorial right here!!! Absolutely bonkers thanks so much for taking the time to share this valuable information with the community, all in one place @Geert_Etcher_Melis
Jaime

[boozy_floozie]

What no nude self portrait ?!! How many years have I been begging you?!!

Stunning work Geert and beautifully presented.
Your notes Sir are customarily splendid as befitting your professorial status.

For the moment I shall revel in your art and once calmed shall peruse your findings and notes.

Happy New Year Mister
Bravo.

[aurick]

Boy, when you make a comeback, you don’t mess around! Great job and spectacular presentation.

[HermanCarlsson]

Great work! Can’t wait do dive in to that guide : )

[Joerie]

@Geert_Etcher_Melis , thank you for sharing this outstanding tutorial. Great work!

[PaulZB]

Amazing.
What an epic post!!

[Morgaine]

WOW @Geert_Etcher_Melis awesome great tutorial Thanks Geert

[Geert_Etcher_Melis]

Thanks so much my friend

[Geert_Etcher_Melis]

Thanks Doug - glad u like - hopefully some of it can be usefull to you !!

[Geert_Etcher_Melis]

Thanks so much Jaime - without ZBrush this wouldn’t exist - always in awe of the software and the great ZBrush team - a fine place to reside!!! !!

[Geert_Etcher_Melis]

Dear Mark,

I am more than aware of your ongoing beggings. However, being humble and shy, the path towards a nude selfportrait takes some time (as I have repeatedly been telling you…).
Still, I made an attempt to somewhat satisfy your artistic longings: in the second video, you can catch a glimpse of my unclothed torso.

No need to thank me good Sir

Your positive comments and feedback are highly appreciated my friend !!

[Geert_Etcher_Melis]

Thanks so much Matthew - glad you like the new stuff. It’s not really a comeback, somehow there’s always too much time in between my posts !!!

[Geert_Etcher_Melis]

Thanks Herman - I really hope it’s of some use to you - thanks for dropping me a lin !!

[Geert_Etcher_Melis]

Thank you very much Joerie - I hope you can get some good use out of it !!!

[Geert_Etcher_Melis]

Thanks so much Paul !!!

[Geert_Etcher_Melis]

Hi Morgaine -thanks for dropping- glad u like!!! !!!

[Pixo_Daisuke]

so much info!