Pixologic ZBrush 2018 for Novices (Learn By Doing)

Pixologic ZBrush for Novices book aims at harnessing the power of ZBrush 2018 for 3D artists, and designers. This ZBrush book demonstrates sculpting, texturing, and detailing workflows and provides you with a strong foundation to build on. In this book, the chapters are structured in a pedagogical sequence that makes this textbook very effective in learning the features and capabilities of the ZBrush software. Also, the author has adopted the tutorial point-of-view and the learn-by-doing approach throughout the textbook for easy understanding. Additional information is provided to the users in the form of tips and notes. The Salient Features of Pixologic ZBrush for Novices textbook are as follows: Chapters organized in a pedagogical sequence Summarized content on the first page of the topics that are covered in the chapter Hundreds of illustrations for easy understanding of concept Step-by-step instructions to guide the users through the learning process Additional information throughout the book in the form of notes and tips 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 Index About the Authors CADSoft Technologies and its team of contributing authors are committed is to bring you the best textbooks on Computer Aided Design, Manufacturing, and Engineering (CAD/CAM/CAE), Computer Programming and Applications, GIS, Civil, Animation and Visual Effects, and related technologies. Our team of authors consists of highly qualified and experienced animation and visual effect artists who have a strong academic and industrial background. They understand the need of 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 study material, are well appreciated for the simplicity of content, clarity of style, and the in-depth coverage of the subject.