ZBrush Character Sculpting: Volume 1 explores the features and tools on offer in this groundbreaking software, as well as presenting complete projects and discussing how ZSpheres make a great starting point for modeling. 'About this title' may belong to another edition of this title.ZBrush has quickly become an integral part of the 3D industry, particularly when it comes to modeling characters. As well as self-publishing the next volumes in the pre-existing Digital Art Masters and Digital Painting Techniques series, 3DTotal Publishing has launched a number of new titles including: The Art of Atomhawk Design: Volume 1, Photoshop for 3D Artists: Volume 1 and Beginner’s Guide to Digital Painting in Photoshop. Featuring the work of top industry professionals, detailed tutorials and image breakdowns, these series have become firmly established as indispensible resources for any digital artist.Īfter five successful years working with Focal Press, 3DTotal Publishing was launched in early 2010. The premise for these books was to provide high quality content that would inspire and educate the next generation of digital artists. In 2006, 3DTotal entered into partnership with Focal Press and launched the popular book series Digital Art Masters and Digital Painting Techniques. Over the last decade the site has evolved into one of the premier CG art websites in the world, offering a variety of training products, an inspirational gallery, a free texture library and hundreds of free tutorials on a variety of subjects. Jesse Sandifer is a certified ZBrush instructor and the art director of Greengrass Studios, with over 11 years of character design experience.Ĭédric Seaut is an experienced character designer and has worked for some of the industry’s top games companies, including Ubisoft and Sony.ģDTotal was founded in 1999 as a simple 3D resource website. Rafael Grassetti specializes in freelance character design, and has worked on a number of high-profile games including Fable III, Rift and The Witcher II. 'synopsis' may belong to another edition of this title. Capped by a traditional image gallery, ZBrush Character Sculpting: Volume 1 contains a wealth of advice and knowledge that will benefit aspiring and veteran modelers alike. This book also boasts a substantial series of inspirational galleries, ranging from turn-table shots of finished sculpts to a breakdown of subdivisions that show how detail can be steadily built into a model. Drawing on the traditional roots of classical sculpture, this book also looks at how these time-honored teachings and techniques can be successfully applied to the 3D medium to create jaw-dropping sculpts fit for any portfolio.įeaturing industry experts including Rafael Grassetti and Cédric Seaut, ZBrush Character Sculpting: Volume 1 is brimming with detailed character-based tutorials covering topics such as monsters, manimals, and fantasy creatures.

ZBrush Character Sculpting: Volume 1 explores the features and tools on offer in this groundbreaking software, as well as presenting complete projects and discussing how ZSpheres make a great starting point for modeling. ZBrush has quickly become an integral part of the 3D industry, particularly when it comes to modeling characters.

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