ZBrush Character Sculpting: Volume 1

Description

ZBrush has quickly become an integral part of the 3D modeling industry. ZBrush Character Sculpting: Volume 1 examines the tools on offer in this ground-breaking software, as well as presenting complete projects and discussing how ZSpheres make a great starting point for modeling. Drawing on the traditional roots of classical sculpture, this book also investigates how these teachings can be successfully applied to the 3D medium to create jaw-dropping sculpts.

Featuring industry experts including Rafael Grassetti, Michael Jensen and Cedric Seaut, ZBrush Character Sculpting: Volume 1 is brimming with detailed character-based tutorials covering topics such as monsters, manimals and fantasy creatures. This book also boasts a substantial series of inspirational galleries, ranging from turn-table shots of finished sculpts through to a breakdown of subdivisions to show how detail can be steadily built into a model. Capped by a traditional image gallery, ZBrush Character Sculpting: Volume 1 contains a wealth of advice and knowledge that will benefit aspiring and veteran modelers alike.

CONTENTS:

Hard Surface

Mech Warrior

Step-by-Step Project

Cyborg Sniper

Armored Rhino - Combining Hard Surface with Organic Sculpts

Classical Sculpture

Greek Sculpture

Roman Sculpture

The Gallery

Am intermission of outstanding ZBrush sculpts

Monsters, Mercenaries and a Cartoon Armadillo

Aquatic Man

Sewer Monster

Steroid Guy

Werewolf

Cartoon Armadillo

Bugbear Mercenary

Mountain Monster

Speed Sculpts

Creature of the Night

Vegetation Creature

Fantasy Dinosaur