Learn ZBrush sculpture techniques with concept designer, master sculptor, and art teacher John Mahoney, including how to use DynaMesh and a host of virtual sculpting techniques to bring your physical sculptures into the digital world.

Every character creator should explore CGI as an artistic tool and ZBrush is one of the "go-to" digital sculpting programs for many special effects and creature designers.

Intermediate Level

2h 52m of duration

Design

English (auto), Spanish (auto)

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Curriculum

1. Title & Introduction - 8min

2. Using the Clay Build Tool - 5min

3. Education - 3min

4. Creating Anatomy - 12min

5. Adding Arms - 6min

6. The Illusion of Weight - 5min

7. Adding Hands - 4min

8. Adding the Head - 5min

9. Eyes - 4min

10. Daydreaming - 4min

11. Creating Wrinkles - 3min

12. Sculpting the Mouth & Adding Eyelids - 3min

13. Teeth - 7min

14. Appending the Body to the Head & Refining the Pose - 6min

15. Adding Subtools - 11min

16. Adding Organic Tubes - 5min

17. Awareness of Viewing Space - 2min

18. Adding the Sculpture Base - 56s

19. Adding Another Character to the Piece - 4min

20. Adding Details - 2min

21. Chains - 3min

22. More Detail - 20min

23. Inspiration Now - 1min

24. Adding Texture - 6min

25. Colored Pencil Technique - 3min

26. Adding Veins - 5min

27. The Future of Digital Sculpting - 8min

28. The Beauty of Nature - 9min

29. Pushing the Pose - 7min

30. Final Coloring - 9min

31. Wrap Up - 1min

Materials

FOR YOUR WORK STATION

Computer

SOFTWARE

ZBrush Software

HEALTH/SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

When working with toxic and/or dangerous materials or tools:

ALWAYS read labels for appropriate use guidelines

ALWAYS wear a high-grade respirator

ALWAYS work in a well-ventilated area

ALWAYS protect your skin

ALWAYS wear eye protection

Artist BiographyJohn Mahoney

Teacher, Sculptor, Concept Designer and Independent Film Maker. John finds his passion in fine art education both practical and digital.

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