MAXON ZBrush 2023: A Comprehensive Guide, 9th Edition

Prof. Sham Tickoo

Aug 2023 · CADCIM Technologies

About this ebook

MAXON ZBrush 2023: A Comprehensive Guide book covers all features of ZBrush 2023 in a simple, lucid, and comprehensive manner. It gives in-depth details of the concepts and explains the usage and tools of ZBrush such as DynaMesh, NanoMesh, ZRemesher, ZModeler, NanoMesh, and KeyShot renderer. This book will unleash your creativity and transform your imagination into reality, thus helping you create realistic 3D models. This book caters to the needs of both the novice and advanced users of ZBrush 2023 and is ideally suited for learning at your convenience and pace.

This edition covers new features of ZBrush 2023 such as Slime Bridge, RedShift Material, and Redshift Renderer. Also, the author has covered major enhancements in ZRemesher, brushes, and subtool subpalette.

Salient Features

Consists of 13 chapters and 2 project that are organized in a pedagogical sequence.

Covers all aspects such as modeling, texturing, lighting, and animation in ZBrush.

Tutorial approach to explain the concepts and usage of tools.

First page of every chapter summarizes the topics that are covered in the chapter.

Step-by-step instructions to guide the users through the learning process.

Additional information is provided throughout the book in the form of notes and tips.

Self-Evaluation test & Review Questions at the end of each chapter so that the users can assess their knowledge.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Exploring ZBrush Interface

Chapter 2: Sculpting Brushes

Chapter 3: Introduction to Digital Sculpting

Chapter 4: SubTools and FiberMesh

Chapter 5: ZSpheres

Chapter 6: DynaMesh, NanoMesh, and ZRemesher

Chapter 7: ShadowBox

Chapter 8: Materials in ZBrush

Chapter 9: Texturing in ZBrush

Chapter 10: UV Master

Chapter 11: Lighting

Chapter 12: Rendering

Chapter 13: Dynamics

Project 1: Cartoon Character Model with a Background Scene

Project 2: Cartoon Character Model with a Background Scene-II

Index

About the author

CADCIM Technologies, Prof. Sham Tickoo of Purdue University Northwest, and the team of dedicated contributing authors at CADCIM Technologies are committed to bring you the best Textbooks, eBooks, and free teaching and learning resources on CAD/CAM/CAE, Computer Programming & Applications, GIS, Civil, Animation & VFX, and related technologies. We strive to be the first and the best. That is our promise and our goal.

Our team of authors consists of highly qualified and experienced engineers, computer programmers, and animation and VFX artists who have strong academic and industrial backgrounds. They understand the needs of the students, the faculty, and the challenges the students face when they start working in the industry. All our books have been structured in a way that facilitates teaching and learning and also exposes students to real-world applications. The textbooks, apart from providing comprehensive study material, are well appreciated for the simplicity of content, clarity of style, and in-depth coverage of the subject.

CADCIM Technologies is one of the world's leading providers of quality CAD/CAM/CAE, Civil, and Animation books. Additionally, the company publishes books in various other fields such as GIS and Computer Programming. Apart from publishing textbooks, the company also provides consultancy services and online training to universities and colleges all over the world.