ZBrush is the most advanced 3D engraving program at present. The difference between ZBrush and other 3D tools is that ZBrush imitates traditional carving techniques, which are all done digitally on the computer. Carving with ZBrush is similar to using digital clay balls, and its shape is like hand-made. ZBrush's carving tools have extensive creative freedom. Artists can not only use ZBrush to create more organic and detailed models, but also they can usually achieve the desired effects faster than using other programs such as Maya or 3ds Max. ZBrush, developed by Pixologic, was first introduced at 1999 and officially released to PC and Mac in 2009. Today, ZBrush is recognized as the most advanced 3D engraving software on the market. With a huge tool set and a wide range of applications, it is not difficult to understand why ZBrush is so successful.
ZBrush is mainly used for carving high-resolution 3D models. Before ZBrush appeared, modelers had to patiently create the details of the model using complex methods. These complicated operations make the modeling extremely complicated and even impossible to complete. In ZBrush, artists use materials from traditional sculptures to complete the model carving process. Using ZBrush, modelers can pull, push, press, scrape or otherwise manipulate digital models as if they were dealing with real objects. The earliest version of ZBrush comes with 30 brush tools, which can be used for various processes and controls. Carve almost all the models you want.
By manipulating model surfaces with brushes, 3D modelers can create detailed model surfaces, such as scales or wrinkles on human faces. Without ZBrush, it is difficult to imitate such fine details. ZBrush tool can easily create a very detailed model for any type of digital media. Talented designers even create virtual characters directly in ZBrush, saving development time. ZBrush allows modelers to build various models to prepare for assembly or final production. ZBrush is mainly famous for creating organic characters with many superficial details, but it is also very suitable for creating other objects, such as vehicles or weapons.
Different from the traditional modeling software, ZBrush does not use a single polygon and adopts a completely different method. ZBrush revolutionized the 3D animation pipeline. In the past, 3D modelers usually needed to create a low-resolution version of a character in another 3D package. This low-resolution model is called "basic grid". Due to hardware limitations, the basic model is used for animation. But ZBrush changed all that. ZBrush allows artists to use all the functions of 3D sculpture from beginning to end to create character designs. Now, modelers can create their ideal roles in the program. As early as a few years ago, sculpture was mainly used to fine-tune low-resolution models. ZBrush reversed this trend, and now modelers are free to experiment with high details from the beginning.
ZBrush prides itself on having a nonlinear workflow. This means that modelers have more flexibility in dealing with their own work. Other 3D software may be very strict, requiring artists to follow procedures to complete the final result.
Second: the specific application of ZBrush.
Movies/games
In recent years, visual effect blockbusters have made great progress, enabling the audience to see stories with wonderful visual effects. ZBrush is the center of this revolution, and many of your favorite characters are produced on the canvas of ZBrush. If I say that you are familiar with the next generation games, such as Machine of War, Assassin's Creed, Call of Duty and Rainbow Six, as well as the movies you have seen, such as Pirates of the Caribbean, The Lord of the Rings, Avatar and Legend of the Night, and ZBrush is involved, will you suddenly feel the power of Zbrush? However, this is only part of what ZBrush has done.
Illustration design
ZBrush is not only a 3D digital engraving software, but also a 2D drawing software. You can create illustrations freely. No matter you are a professional, an amateur or a fanatic, ZBrush provides a variety of functions, allowing you to conceive freely. Have you ever thought that you can draw perfectly symmetrically? With the sketch function, you can! In just a few seconds, you can draw a general concept before turning to PaintStop: Advanced Traditional Painting Extension provides paper simulation and traditional brushes, such as charcoal pens, watercolor pens and various pencils.
Advertising special effects
Advertising is a fast-paced industry. If you want to succeed, you must be able to brainstorm and iterate quickly. ZBrush provides such an opportunity to help you quickly create 3D prototypes and apply changes quickly and flexibly. In fact, ZBrush is so fast that you can even make many changes in customer meetings! When sketching in 3D space, the project will become vivid in the customer's mind and promote the signing of the agreement before entering the production process.
3D printing
ZBrush breaks the boundary between reality and virtuality. Now everyone can export digital image art from computer to 3D printer. Imagine what it's like to have a model you created with ZBrush in your hand!
Science and medicine
It is applied in the fields of science and medicine. With the innovation of highly accurate 3D scanners, today's work can be digitized without losing details. These scans are never perfect, and there are often missing parts or scanning errors. ZBrush provides all necessary tools to clean up the scanned data, and then make scientific research hypotheses, such as forensic reconstruction. Here you can use a 3D printer to restore the model to the real world for practical application. In fact, the ability to move from the real world to the digital world and back directly pushes ZBrush to the forefront of scientific and medical reform. One example is the field of plastic dentistry, where the patient's chin can be copied and repaired in 3D, leading to the application of electrical appliances and used in manufacturing.
Automobile design
In the automobile design industry, ZBrush is indispensable. ZBrush can be used to realize this idea from almost car design to model.
Jewellery design
Jewelry designers found that the use of conventional software was limited and could not meet the requirements. Using ZBrush to make ring structure is as simple as using wax carving, much like a traditional jewelry designer. But with ZBrush, you can develop, change and try infinitely.
Mathematical application
Now the animation and game design works based on digital platform are all based on the application of computer software. In order to adapt to the continuous innovation of digital media industry, it is necessary to explore the teaching mode, especially the teaching method of computer software, in the relevant colleges that set up animation and game design majors.
conceptual design
Conceptual art design is a dynamic process. Physical features expressed through the media can help artists to further understand this brand-new content. Because of its creative speed and potential for repeated attempts, many people like to use ZBrush for conceptual design.
model of human body
The application of ZBrush in human body model, the software can carve the model very carefully, and both the structure and the muscle direction are clearly displayed, helping you to understand the human body more intuitively and profoundly. Use ZSpheres II to quickly draw the model body, roughly draw the main shape through ZSketch, then convert ZSketch into a grid, use Transpose tool to continue to shape the statue, modify and edit without losing details, and easily shape the statue composed of multiple objects through free Transpose Master and Subtool Master plug-ins.
Hard surface modeling
Compared with living things, mechanical bodies have smooth and regular surfaces and closely connected structures. Moreover, for the connection and movement of various parts of the machine body, various fasteners such as screws and rotating parts such as connecting rods or pulleys will be installed on it. Mechanical body can become a representative of industrialization because of its tough and agile characteristics, and is widely used in games, movies and other fields. Mechanical body carving belongs to the category of hard surface carving, and its method is completely different from that of biological carving. ZBrush has a perfect solution to mechanical body carving in terms of tools and functions.
ZBrush is a powerful tool for digital art creation and the fastest leader in 2D or 3D digital art creation and innovation.
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