Pixologic ZBrush 4R8: A Comprehensive Guide, 4th Edition

Prof. Sham Tickoo

yan 2018 · CADCIM Technologies

À propos de cet e-book

Pixologic ZBrush 4R8: A Comprehensive Guide book covers all features of ZBrush 4R8 in a simple, lucid, and comprehensive manner. It gives in-depth details of the concepts and explains the usage and functions of ZBrush such as DynaMesh, NanoMesh, ZRemesher, ZModeler, NanoMesh, and KeyShot renderer. In this edition, new features such as Gizmo 3D and the Live Boolean mode, which is used to generate boolean results, have been explained. 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 4R8 and is ideally suited for learning at your convenience and at your pace.

Salient Features:

Consists of 12 chapters and 1 project that are organized in a pedagogical sequence covering various aspects of modeling, texturing, lighting, and animation.

The author has followed the tutorial approach to explain various concepts of modeling, texturing, lighting, and animation.

The first page of every chapter summarizes the topics that will be covered in it.

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

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

Self-Evaluation test and Review Questions are given 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

Project 1: Cartoon Character Modeling

Index

À propos de l'auteur

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 Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing (CAD/CAM), Computer Programming and Applications, GIS, Civil, Animation and 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 animation and visual effects artists who have a strong academic and industrial background. They understand the needs of the students, the faculty, and the challenges the students face when they start working in the industry.