ZBrush Character Creation - Tutorial eBook

ZBrush Character Creation is a 91 page comprehensive look at the techniques and tools used to sculpt a variety of physical characteristics specific to several character types.

The lessons on offer by professional artist as Rafael Ghencev, Rafael Grassetti & Joseph Harford, show how to transform a general base mesh into a definitive character class and explains the tools used to not only create the details and unique facial features, but also how to manipulate the overall proportions and head shapes. There are nine chapters in all, five of which cover the human condition and four of which cover creatures with human characteristics including zombie, werewolf and Frankenstein’s monster.

The series utilises the skills of three different authors whose combined talents cover a multitude of methods that encompass sculpting approaches key to character modelling in Zbrush. Texturing techniques are also covered alongside the brushes and tools used throughout the process as well as some general principals to consider before starting a design.

Chapter 1: Old/Gaunt
Chapter 2: Obese
Chapter 3: Steroid-Pumped Guy
Chapter 4: Extreme Piercings and Tattoos
Chapter 5: Beaten-up
Chapter 6: Zombie
Chapter 7: Vampire
Chapter 8: Werewolf
Chapter 9: Frankenstein