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Create Your First Digital Sculpture in ZBrush for iPad - Character Creation Tutorial

School of Motion via YouTube

Overview

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Learn digital sculpting fundamentals through a step-by-step tutorial that guides beginners through creating a charming elephant character using ZBrush for iPad. Master the interface basics and essential sculpting tools while following along with instructor EJ Hassenfratz, who demonstrates techniques from initial character blocking to adding intricate details. Progress through key concepts including mesh subdivision, object merging, Dynamesh functionality, and ZRemesher tools before exploring color application, lighting setups, and final rendering techniques. Develop practical skills in 3D sculpting with no prior experience required, as each concept builds upon the previous one across the comprehensive hour-long session. Download provided project files to practice hands-on while learning professional workflows for creating appealing 3D character sculptures on the iPad platform.

Syllabus

Getting Started
Creating the Character Blockout
Creating the Legs, Ears, and Eyes
Using Subdivisions to Smooth Mesh and Add Fine Details
Merging Objects Together
Using Dynamesh
Using ZRemesher
Sculpting in Details
Chapter: Add Color
Lighting and Rendering
Moving Multiple Subtools
Adding Ambient Occlusion and Shadows
Wrap Up

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School of Motion

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