july 20

intro ZBRUSH

In this free online course, you'll learn the basics of ZBrush and create your very first 3D model in a couple of days.

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Your teacher is a Senior 3D artist at CD Projekt RED

Model by Instructor
Daria Kasimtseva

WHAT IS THE COURSE ABOUT?

You'll step into a 3D Character Artist's career and understand the ZBrush basics in a week.

How to quickly get hold of ZBrush interface

How to move objects
around

How to use
references

How to meet
deadlines

What each brush
is used for

How to use
shortcuts

ZBrush is a 3D modeling software that is often used in character creation for games, movies, and animation. It’s somewhat similar to clay modeling, only digital.

A drawing tablet is required.

ZBRUSH IS A LOT SIMPLER THAN YOU THINK

It’s nothing like Maya or 3D Max and is easy to grasp. You’ll master basic tools and be able to sculpt your first object, even if you have never used this program before.

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GETTING STARTED WITH SCULPTING

INTERFACE BASICS

ZBrush interface is based mostly on palettes. You need to learn how to use them. Also, you need to know a few shortcuts and how to rotate a camera. It's not rocket science.

THE MOST USEFUL BRUSHES

There are hundreds of brushes. But we'll focus on those that are useful for beginners. You don't need to know all of them. We'll show you the brushes that you need for a quick start.

ZBRUSH FEATURES

They allow optimizing the grid, grouping objects, and many other things. This mini-course will teach you how to use them and even more.

SEE HOW PROS SCULPT

At this point, you'll have learned all the main features. Now it's time to see how our instructors sculpt a skull and a helmet step-by-step using the same tools.

NOW IT'S YOUR TURN

Take this journey with our free mini-course. You can do it!

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Registration

No deadline: the course is always open

Lecture Type

Pre-recorded videos, no streaming

Skills Level

Beginner

Start Date

After registration

COURSE CURRICULUM

180

minutes

units

lectures

quests

We will study ZBrush step by step, from the interface and basic tools to creating a portfolio-ready character.

1. Mastering the Interface

Exploring LightBox and Palettes

Difference between 2.5D and 3D Mode

Setting Canvas Size and Navigating Viewpoints

Learning Gizmo Types and Functions

Using 3D Polymesh and Transpose Tools

2. Brushes and Colors Overview

Sculpting BrushesStandard

Move

ClayBuildup

DamStandard

Inflate

Flatten

Planar

Smooth

Insert

Slice Brush

Slice Curve

Masks

Mask Pen

Mask Lasso

Mask Curve

Selection Brushes

Select Rect

Select Lasso

Clip Brushes

Clip Curve

Clip Rect

Trim Curve

Practice with Standard and Smooth Brushes

Managing ZIntensity and Alphas

Tweaking Stroke Settings

Setup Textures, Materials, and Colors

Learning to Color Fill an Object and Assign Materials

3. Navigating Panels and Subtools

Navigating the Right Panel Buttons

Managing Subtools: Switching, Deleting, and Merging

Working with ZProjects

4. Introduction to Masks and Polygroups

Learning Masking Techniques and Brushes

Creating, Managing, and Merging Polygroups

5. Key ZBrush Features

Understanding Subdivision and Dynamic Subdivisions

Sculpting with Sculptris Pro and Dynamesh

Retopology with ZRemesher

Merging Objects for Complex Structures

Modeling with ZModeler

6. Exploring Brush Types

Stabilizing Brush Strokes with Lazy Mouse

AccuCurve for Move brush

Using the Move Topological Brush for Precise Adjustments

Sculpting with Clay Buildup and Trim Dynamic Brushes

Inserting Meshes with IMM Brushes

Creating Detailed Shapes with VDM Brushes

7. Customizing ZBrush

Customizing User Interface

Setting up and saving Hotkeys for efficient workflow

8. Sculpting a Character for Your Portfolio

Character Blockout: Concepts, Head, Neck, Body, Skirt, Legs

Refining Sculpt: Face, Dress, Shoes, Hair, Hat

Adding Environment and Polypaint

Rendering Your Character

Bonus

Addition practical module by second teacher Kunal
Senior 3D Artist with over 6 years of experience in the gaming industry. Works at Amazon, Sumo India Studios, and Lakshya Digital. Participated in the development of Elden Ring.

Bonus

We'll do a practical task using all demonstrated tools to show you a workflow step by step.

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Daria Kasimtseva

Senior Character Artist

Senior 3D artist with over 6 years experience in the gaming industry. Works at CD project RED.

Kunal Singh

Senior 3D Artist

Senior 3D Artist with over 6 years of experience in the gaming industry. Works at Amazon, Sumo India Studios, and Lakshya Digital. Participated in the development of Elden Ring.

INSTRUCTOR's PORTFOLIO

HOW DOES THE COURSE WORK?

1. LECTURES

Artist Pixolator

You'll get permanent access to all lectures.

2. EXTRA MATERIALS

You'll get access to useful materials handpicked by the instructor. It will help you improve quickly and avoid unwanted mistakes.

3. COMMUNITY

You're not going to do ZBrush course alone. After enrolling in a course you'll be added to a Discord server where you can ask questions, join discussions, and meet fellow peers from all over the world.