ZBrush EXPLAINED!! A Beginner Tutorial
In this beginner’s tutorial you will learn everything you need to know about ZBrush. We will:
- clear up some common misconceptions about ZBrush
- download, install and launch ZBrush for the first time
- take a look at the user interface and the 2.5D concept
- learn all about poly modeling and sculpting tools
- and we will together start working on a little sample project
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - introduction, misconceptions, etc
22:36 - installation
25:29 - wacom tablet settings
27:28 - introduction to interface and customization
37:09 - 2.5D introduction
45:22 - 3D introduction - this is where real fun begins!
49:16 - brief recap of stuff discussed since 45:22
50:35 - next part introduction
51:31 - adjustments to the canvas
52:57 - navigation
56:47 - cursor
58:31 - cursor follows normal of the surface adjustment
59:25 - draw Size of the cursor
1:00:15 - brushes
1:04:20 - appling colors
1:06:30 - masking
1:13:48 - selecting
1:16:58 - polygroups
1:20:19 - transpose tool (moving, scaling and rotating)
1:22:36 - what is a subtool?
1:26:06 - duplicating a subtool
1:26:50 - appending a subtool
1:27:32 - navigating between different subtools
1:28:25 - merge and Split subtools
1:30:23 - symmetry
1:33:28 - ZBrush specifics, next part talk - no editor
1:36:27 - subdividing geometry
1:47:16 - subdivision and triangles (ZRemesher)
1:50:40 - projecting details from highpoly triangle model to new quad model
1:54:07 - issues working with mesh build out of triangles
1:55:42 - brief recap of stuff discussed (subdivisions) since 1:36:27
1:58:37 - dynamesh
2:04:35 - dynamesh, holes and intersections
2:11:44 - dynamesh recap
2:14:40 - creating the bird feet example, intro
2:16:10 - start of the sculpt with ZSpheres
2:21:12 - convert mesh from Z-Sphere mesh to regular mesh with Adaptive skin
2:22:00 - sculpting mesh with brushes
2:24:16 - making skin between toes
2:25:48 - fixing model with dynamesh
2:28:14 - repositioning
2:30:38 - mirror and weld
2:31:16 - symmetry sculpting and polishing
2:36:23 - DamStandard brush, claybuild-up brush
2:37:15 - turn Dynamesh back into subdivision mesh
2:39:02 - finalizing the sculpt with finishing touches
2:43:47 - applying color
2:46:41 - explaining how other parts of the bird are done
2:47:53 - final words
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The seagull model I’ve created for this tutorial is inspired by a character from the Disney show “Puppy Dog Pals” which is based on a concept drawing created by the amazing Jeremiah Alcorn. I don’t own any copyrights on the model or the concept nor haven’t I contributed anything to the show or worked for Disney. All rights on the character belong exclusively to Disney.
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00:00 - introduction, misconceptions, etc 22:36 - installation 25:29 - wacom tablet settings 27:28 - introduction to interface and customization 37:09 - 2.5D introduction 45:22 - 3D introduction - this is where real fun begins! 49:16 - Brief recap of stuff discussed since 45:22 50:35 - Next part introduction 51:31 - Adjustments to the canvas 52:57 - Navigation 56:47 - Cursor 58:31 - Cursor follows normal of the surface adjustment 59:25 - Draw Size of the cursor 1:00:15 - Brushes 1:04:20 - Appling colors 1:06:30 - Masking 1:13:48 - Selecting 1:16:58 - Polygroups 1:20:19 - Transpose tool (moving, scaling and rotating) 1:22:36 - What is a subtool? 1:26:06 - Duplicating a subtool 1:26:50 - Appending a subtool 1:27:32 - Navigating between different subtools 1:28:25 - Merge and Split subtools 1:30:23 - Symmetry 1:33:28 - ZBrush specifics, next part talk - no editor 1:36:27 - Subdividing geometry 1:47:16 - Subdivision and triangles (ZRemesher) 1:50:40 - Projecting details from highpoly triangle model to new quad model 1:54:07 - issues working with mesh build out of triangles 1:55:42 - brief recap of stuff discussed (subdivisions) since 1:36:27 1:58:37 - Dynamesh 2:04:35 - Dynamesh, holes and intersections 2:11:44 - Dynamesh recap 2:14:40 - Creating the bird feet example, intro 2:16:10 - Start of the sculpt with ZSpheres 2:21:12 - Convert mesh from Z-Sphere mesh to regular mesh with Adaptive skin 2:22:00 - Sculpting mesh with brushes 2:24:16 - Making skin between toes 2:25:48 - fixing model with Dynamesh 2:28:14 - repositioning 2:30:38 - Mirror and Weld 2:31:16 - Symmetry sculpting and polishing 2:36:23 - DamStandard brush, claybuildup brush 2:37:15 - turn dynamesh back into subdivision mesh 2:39:02 - finalizing the sculpt with finishing touches 2:43:47 - Applying color 2:46:41 - explaining how other parts of the bird are done 2:47:53 - Final words - no editor
Thanks for taking the time to do the time stamps!! I really appreciate this. I will add them to the description too. Best, Ben
@@3DGladiator of course! Your tutorial is incredibly helpful and I'm still using it all the time, as I'm actively learning to use ZBrush for my projects.
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Finally I managed to find a Zbrush tutorial where everything is explained slowly and consequentially and not by a robotised nerd who can't stop clicking all the time expecting the viewers to know every single key combination and program attributes. Well done!
This is the greatest . If I could afford donations , I would send it . Better education than most universities right here
Thanks Jason for your kind words! I have recorded the video 2 years ago. If had to create a long-form ZBrush tutorial again, I would make it slightly different. I'm still very happy though, that so many people like it. Best, Ben
Finally a beginner ZBrush tutorial for actual beginners! In depth and comprehensive, you won't feel lost in the interface anymore after you've done this. Thank you! I wish I found this tutorial sooner.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and your comment. Best, Ben
@@3DGladiator You are still active it seems. Sad that you stopped with youtube, as I'm learning a lot from you. Ich profitiere sehr stark als Anfänger in ZBrush von deinen Erklärungen. Ich hätte mir gewünscht, dass du das Part 2 zu dem Glove Tutorial vollendet hättest. Leider fehlt nun dieser kostbare Teil.
Oh this is a “tutorial” tutorial... Most in-depth one I’ve seen so far.
Thank you very much for your comment. I've tried to make it as comprehensible and informative as possible.
Have to agree with other commentors . . .after a few months of watching KZhead ZBrush vids, this is hands-down the best I've seen. . . very clear and logical and . . .AT Last!!! someone took the time to explain 2.5d in depth. I'm totally on board: show me more stuff!!!!!!
This is the video that will make Zbrush stop feeling like it was designed by aliens for aliens! Thank you so much. Amazing work, probably the best zbrush intro video out there, definitely the best I have seen.
Wow, thanks for this great comment and your kind words. This was exactly my intention when I was creating this tutorial. It make me really happy to hear that it was helpful by making the basics more clear. Thank you very much for watching and your support!
@@3DGladiator I have bought zbrush and tried to follow several tutorials, a book and even an udemy course... I could never get past the very beggining of everything was feeling frustrated and started to believe I was just not smart enough for 3D sculpting at all. Then I did a blender course and there was some sculpting in there, I could do some very simple stuff in blender but kept trying zbrush and failing to understand even the basic UI. I think it's crazy that no one has ever explained so well. Your video made me understand WHY the the UI is like it is and with that it unlocked the door to understanding how to use it. I mean, seriously, you did an amazing job, I gave up for months several times until I stumbled on your video (after wasting my time on so many others...). Thank you once again. I don't usually write this much on comments but this video was really a game changer to me and I think I have to tell you and everyone that comes by. Thank you sir, I really appreciate the work.
Wow, thank god, someone who is willing to explain everything about Z Brush and doesn't talk too fast or hurry it along like some rushed video. Subbed!
You're welcome! Thanks for watching. Happy ZBrushing. Best, Ben
Those that disliked this, dude... WTF. This was literally what finally made me get into the software. Thanks so much. I literally feel like I can start to use this properly. I was always running away from zbrush because of those stupid square things that appeared every time you paint over the viewport. And I thought "this is for sculpting, what is this shit?" You explained things so well. Really. I mean zbrush still has kind of a weird UI and the commands are a little off compared to other 3D software, but now I understand the principles pretty well. I just need to get to translate sculpting into digital through the tool. Thanks, for real!
😄...for those who dislike it, the tutorial was simply to long. Thank you very much Facundo for your comment and your kind words. I'm really glad I was able to help. Regarding the UI, you're right. It slowly becomes outdated by not being changed for more than 15 years now. Translating and combining software skills with actual sculpting skills is the hard part. Happy ZBrushing! Best, Ben
Yeah adding tons of 3D models to your first canvas is a rite of passage in Zbrush lol
The best Z brush tutorial available out there. Thanks a lot
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and your comment. Best, Ben
Wow, this beginner tutorial is phenomenal! I've watched several zbrush beginner tutorials, and none of them have come close to explaining the concepts in detail like this. I finally feel like i have a solid understanding of the basics. 3D Gladiator is the man! Thank you for putting this together, you have a great teaching style!
Thank you very much for your kind words, this means a lot to me. I felt the exact same way when I was browsing through the ZBrush tutorials available on KZhead back in 2019. For some reason, none of them was covering the 2.5D concept ZBrush is build on. So I thought it's about time to create one that includes the fundamentals. 😎 Thanks for watching and happy ZBrushing! Best, Ben
absolutly im taking notes like on school! in this 3 hs is weeks of work
That's because Italians are phenomenal teachers!
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@Ibrahim Lionel Instablaster :)
On day 2 of owning a Zbrush license, and this video is everything. Thank you!
Thanks for your comment. Best of luck on your ZBrush endeavor.
This is simple the best and most comprehensive tutorial on zbrush
Glad to hear. Thanks for watching. Best, Ben
You are the most detailing teacher I have ever met, you made zbrush very understandable for me in a small period in one video
Thank you very much for your kind words. I'm glad it was helpful and my efforts pay off.
Never thought i would sit to watch a full video without getting bored. Thanks for the tutorial!!
Without doubt this beginner’s tutorial on how to start using Zbrush, is in my opinion, probably the best I’ve come across! Clear, concise and easy to follow instructions and advice, has made what is after all a steep learning curve, a pleasure to follow! Thank you so much for all your time and effort, I can assure you that it was definitely, all worthwhile!
Great to hear! Thank you very much for watching and your kind words. Happy ZBrushing. Best, Ben
Dude, that was the longest video I have ever watched on KZhead! Thanks for all the info - very helpful!
I feel honored, thank you so much for watching the whole thing! I'm glad it was helpful.
Thank you for this tutorial man! I finnaly learn in 2 hours what i didnt learn in 2 weeks. Good job!
Thank you very much for your comment. I'm really glad I could help. Happy ZBrushing!
The best tutorial about zbrush core knowledge and how to combine them! I was upset since I couldn’t hit like button several times. If someone ask me any questions about how to make there first steps in zbrush I just share the link to this video! Thank you so much!!!
You're very welcome! Thanks for watching. Best, Ben
it took me 8 months to watch and finish your course . thank u so much … now I understand how much this video is useful
You are very welcome! Congratulations for completing the tutorial. I'm really glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching and all the best, Ben
Writing from the "future"... I watched a lot of guides and tutorials, none of them were like yours. THIS VIDEO IS A PHENOMENAL JOB. The theorical introduction was great too. Thank you. Now it's my turn, I should apply myself to try it (at the least for the 30 free days). Maybe in a far future, if I'll become good enough in this 30 days, I may buy a tablet and the long-life license...
Men, I used to be a 3D modeler but I left the profession 10 years ago. Now, In my forties, I said that I want to model again, but was really hard for me to find someone with the patience -like you have done- and with this beautiful character to teach. Thanks for all the work you have done. And thanks to spread your knowledge with this soul of generosity. I consider you another friend, and count with me for ever you want.
You're welcome. Thanks for watching and your kind words! I'm glad it was helpful. Happy ZBrushing.
Guys, thank you so much for all the great comments! I'm really glad that you find the tutorial helpful. If you have any questions, ask them here and I will try to get back to you as soon as possible. Happy ZBrushing!
How do I get the PDF CHI CHI , I have already subscribe to your channel
@@stephenoluwafemiodoji3053 Hi Stephen, thanks for your question. For the PDF with the shortcut keys, please go to www.3dgladiator.com and subscribe for my newsletters. Right after the subscription is confirmed, you will receive an email with the download link to the file. Let me know if it works.
I have been so frustrated trying to understand why zbrush is the way it is, this explains everything I wanted to know, THANKS!
Great video, thank you! I have a question: I work from 3D scans primarily, and recently (it wasn't always like this) when I Dynamesh, the model seems to hollow out and the bottom of the base is see-through/missing. I Close Holes, but when I re-Dynamesh it happens again. Any ideas what's going on?
@@michaeldocherty9849 Hmm.. good question. Usually it shouldn't be this way. There is a "create shell" option in the Dynamesh menu, but that's not responsible for this issue. Have you checked the size of your model? I remember having the similar problems when the imported model was tiny or extremely large. Dynamesh does not work properly anymore then.
Videos like this are why youtube exists. Well done, concise, no unnecessary chatter, just solid info for beginners. Never touched the program before today and I am positive I can use it to accomplish what I set out to create with it.
Pauley, thank you so much for your kind words and for watching. Comments like yours gives me a strong impetus to continue and to improve!
I’ve been using zbrush for years. This is just a wow - by far the most comprehensive tutorial I’ve ever seen. It breaks *everything* down so clearly. 🙌
FINALLY !!! Someone explains the 2.5D side of ZBrush rather than jumping right past it to the 3D stuff. I've looked all over for information on it and couldn't find anything anywhere. Although it's probably not used much anymore, understanding it makes everything else make so much more sense. Thanks for this great tutorial. I only wish I'd started here in the first place.
Thank you very much for watching and your kind words. I'm very glad I was able to explain some of these important concepts. I still think that without understanding how everything in ZBrush is based on and related to the 2.5D concept, the workflow as we know it today makes not much sense. Happy ZBrusing! Best, Ben
I've have had zbrush for months now and been though months of KZhead vids that just leave me with more questions then answers. Your video is the first tutorial that really explain how to use the software, i love the fact you repeat the steps and and go over the myths and misconceptions. thankyou soo much for doing the community a huge favor for taking the time to make this i hope god has bless you along the way with success and happiness
Great to hear! Thank you very much for your kind words. Happy ZBrushing! Cheers, Ben
This is phenomenal tutorial. I tried to learn ZBrush before but most of the beginner tutorials never explained things well as you and they just rush everything. Thank you so much!
You're very welcome! I'm glad it was useful. Thanks for watching. Best, Ben
UNBELIEVABLE!!!! For the longest time, i was exactly what you spoke about. Frustrated because of not knowing the fundamentals. Thanks to this tutorial, i understood everything comprehensively and am excited to see what i can create. Thank you soooo much for taking the time in making a movie length tutorial and also recaping at the end of each section. It was time very well spent.This is TREASURE!!! ( How about naming the tutorial "Zbrush De-Mystified" ? HAHA!! )
Thank you very much for watching and your comment! This means a lot to me. ZBrush is like any other application based on a unique concept and has its own history. The 2.5D concept made perfectly sense when you got in touch with ZBrush early on. But by adding new features over time and with all the great work artists were creating, this concept has been pushed into the background. As you can see, it's still absolutely crucial to understand the fundamentals. Without this knowledge, the way you approach things in ZBrush leaves you confused. Ignoring the 2.5d concept is usually the main reason why people complain about the UI and the handling.
@@3DGladiator EXACTLY! FUNDAMENTALS! Your section on primary shapes and low polygon subdivision modeling cemented the fundamentals and established the workflow for me not just for 3D but for 2D concept design as well. VERY VALUABLE Lessons learnt today. You are a great teacher. Thanks again!
Me too! It was awesome to finally understand why it is as it is! Just could not find the cheat sheet...
I have been trying to learn how to use and navigate Zbrush for a week now and I have watched soooo many tutorials and still had so much trouble. I wish I would have found your tutorial first. It would have saved me so much time and frustration. Everything was very well explained not only how to use something in Zbrush but why.
Great to hear! Thank you very much for watching and your comment. Happy ZBrushing. Best, Ben
this man right here could become the Blender Guru of Z Brush this tutorial is so dang good it is insane. he explains z brush better then the creators in my opinion I hope he continues to make beginner tutorials for years to come and even intermediate and advanced courses. subscribed and will be sending any one else I know that wants to learn z brush your way.
Justin, thank you very much for watching and your kind words. I'm glad it was helpful. Best, Ben
THANK YOU!!!! This is the best tutorial I've seen so far.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and you comment. Best, Ben
Dude thank you for making this. This is really high quality content and being able to see you in the frame at the same time adds a nice human touch. I found some other materials that were both free and paid but signficantly longer, but I feel this is the right balance of content and speed. Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you very much for your comment and for watching! Best, Ben
this is everything one can look for from how to use it to why to use it that way, thank you this has great value
This is an amazing video for zbrush beginners. I wish there was a complete course from 3d gladiator on zbrush
I did 3D some time ago and forgot a lot of stuff in ZBrush. I was contemplating between purchasing a course, but stumbled upon this video. You got me up to speed on a single Sunday evening. Cheers!
A long and thorough tutorial like this one was necessary, because ZBrush is a software with so many quirks and a strange UI/behaviour. Thanks a lot!
You're welcome. Thanks for watching and your comment! I'm glad it was helpful. You are right, without understanding the basics of the 2.5D concept, the way you create and manipulate models in ZBrush is very confusing.
Super, your tutorials are just relaxed and flexible, you are an angel sent from heaven. cheers!!!
Wow, thank you! Glad you like it. Thanks for watching and your comment. Cheers, Ben
Such a great tutorial. From a person that has been scared of zbrush for 6+ years, this tutorial gave me confidence and an understanding of many of the necessary tools I was unfamiliar with.
Great to hear! Thanks for watching and your comment. Best, Ben
I'm a classic sculpture and this is perfect 👌 I started 3D on the pandemic and I love it
Thanks for your comment Fabian, I'm glad it was helpful!
I have not stopped watching this video for 2 days now. It's the only video on my mind 😂 Of course I have other things going on in my life, so I've had to pause and come back to it but this is by far THE best tutorial I've seen for Zbrush. Thank you SO MUCH!
Hi Amber! I'm glad the tutorial is helpful. I cannot imagine having me on screen for 2 days is a pleasant experience though 😂... Thanks for your comment and your kind words. Happy ZBrushing. Cheers, Ben
I have owned ZBrush for many years and ploughed through tutorials from many reputable outfits. I like your style, mixing demonstration with off-software learning. Very good first principle. Good patience delivery with times of recap. I'm impressed. I also model with Houdini (it appeals to the inner geek in me), and many years ago I learnt Houdini from 3D Buzz. The main tutor sadly passed away but his teaching style was also very good if you fancy looking at another tutor I admired. Again he mixed software demo with presentation of background material. He also buddied up with a Novice who practised alongside the instruction which I think was just brilliant. I wish you well and look forward to more tutorials.
Thanks for your comment and your kind words Andy! I'm glad you find it useful. I've recorded the tutorial now almost 2 years ago. I would make a few things differently today, but I'm still glad so many people find it valuable. At least the basics in ZBrush remain the same, even if it gets packed with new functions and features with every new release. Have a nice weekend and Happy ZBrushing! Best, Ben
God! This is the best tutorial I've ever seen. Man, you're just 2-3 heads better at presenting information and conveying the essence of things and explaining processes than most people who have done their tutorials. I’m even scared to realize how much time and effort you spent on the creation of this video. Immensely grateful, do not stop, now I will wait for new videos from you! (not only about ZBrush) :D
😀.. You're welcome! Thanks for watching and your kind words. This really means a lot to me. If I would have to record it again, I would probably make it slightly different now. But you never stop learning. I'm glad it was helpful. Happy ZBrushing!
the best tutorial on youtube
Glad it was useful. Thanks for watching and your comment. Best, Ben
I am super new to Zbrush but I have to say this video has helped me understand the fundamentals so much better than any other videos I have watched all month. I really enjoyed how you broke things down. I had to pause and rewind a bunch but that is much better than waiting for something worth while to be taught. I really like how you explained the masking and well everything you went over. I finally feel I have a good base foundation to be able to start now with Sub divisions and why they are important. I am really excited now to start using all the new info you gave me. Thanks so much. Keep it up please.
You really are a life saver man, u have clearly figures out a lot of vague concepts i had ,thanks man,big respect 😊😊😊
Thanks for your comment and your kind words Abel, I'm glad it is helpful. The concept ZBrush is based on can be very confusing, especially if you're already used to work with other 3d applications. This doesn't make it any easier in this case.
Thank you very much. This tutorial made me revisit and relearn the proper way of using Zbrush.
Great to hear! Thanks for watching. Best, Ben
The dynamesh part about linking intersecting structures was a great tip, havent seen it being introduced in a beginner tutorial like this before, but it is something that is a super powerful tool to know about. Well done!
This is the best video about ZBrush tutorial I have seen, Thank you :D
You're very welcome! Thanks for watching. Best, Ben
This is the best tutorial on youtube for learning ZBrush. Thanks for this!🙂
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching. Best, Ben
You are a very good instructor...Thank you for taking the time to really explain everything we need to learn about Zbrush!
Anthony, thank you very much for your comment and your kind words, this really means a lot to me! ZBrush is one of my favorite tools and because I make a living as a CG artist for so many years now, it was time to give something back to the community. I'm glad it was helpful. Happy ZBrushing!
Thank you for this tutorial. I watched a lot of zBrush tutorial, but this is the most usefull of all so far! Simply brilliant!
Juhász, thank you very much for watching and your kind words. I'm glad it was useful!
This is by far the best video I've found so far. Really, Thank You So Much for making this!
You're very welcome!
Excellent video explained very well. Thank you 3D Gladiator !
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching. Best, Ben
This is the best tutorial I’ve seen for basic zbrush.. finally I’ve understand ui :) thank you so much.
Thank you very much for your comment. I’m very happy to hear that. This was my intention with this tutorial. It takes only 2 hours to understand the basics. But it’s these two hours that will save you a lot of time and headache later one. With a solid understanding of the basics, you can start focus on sculpting without any technical restrictions. Happy ZBrushing :)
Thank you, man. This is the best beginner introduction/tutorial ever. There are really very few people who can explain ZBrush well. I was taking notes almost at every step and was trying to do what you do. I think I am ready to sculpt my 1st figure. Thank you!
You are very welcome Boris. I'm glad it was helpful and got you started with using ZBrush. Thanks for watching and your kind words. Best, Ben
Best zbrush tutorial ever 👏👏
Glad you think so! Thanks for watching. Best, Ben
Thank you for this great tutorial. I needed something like this to help kick start my zbrush learning as I don't have the patience to watch many hours before I start using a software. Cheers.
You're very welcome!
Very well done tutorial! It was logically organized and you continuously built on principles presented earlier like a true teacher would do. Thank you for this in-depth, comprehensive class.
Thank you thank you thank you! First tutorial I have seen which explains what is going on behind the scenes of Zbrush. Well worth the watch.
Great to hear! Thanks for watching.
i have to agree, i started zbrush 4 years ago now finaly i can see how it all adds up. the UI is legendary bad.
This was easily the best training video (for ZBrush, Maya or Nuke) in any channel (KZhead, PluralSight etc.) what I have ever seen! I really loved your way to start from basics, explaining them (on a whiteboard) and also rehearse in the end of chapter what have we learned. You have designed the content very well and shared it to clear chapters. Learning curve increases fast enough and training ends with a good practical example. This course answered many or all challenges or problems what I had related to sculpting with a ZBrush and now I am ready to start to make my own models. Thank you very much! Keep on doing more this kind of super high quality courses! :)
Thank you very much for your kind words Hessu, I really appreciate this and I'm very glad that you found the tutorial useful. Happy ZBrushing! Best, Ben
Seriously the best Zbrush tutorial I've come by, explains all the necessary tools so well. Thanks!!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and your kind words. Best, Ben
Probably the best Zbrush tutorial I've seen, Thank you and great work!
You're very welcome! Thanks for watching and your kind words. Best, Ben
this is the best Zbrush tutorial i've seen on youtube so far
Thanks for your comment and your kind words Karim. I'm glad it was helpful!
Thank you a zillion; this is how you do it! Great beginner tutorial, bravo!!!!
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching and your kind words. Best, Ben
This is jaw dropping.... I startd learning Zbrush 4 days ago, and spent hours and hours on Zclassroom... and I learned much more here... That´s an amazing job. @pixologic should buy your video to post on their site!!!
Hi Carlos, thank you very much for your comment and your kind words, this really means a lot to me! It was my intention to teach the basics in a way that the knowledge I share in this tutorial serves you throughout your future ZBrush career. I'm really glad it worked for you. The tutorials over at ZClassroom are fantastic once you have a solid understanding how ZBrush operates under the hood. Happy ZBrushing!
I have no words to thank you for the time, effort and thought you put in this video! As others said in the comments, this is the absolute best zbrush tutorial for beginners. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
You're very welcome! Thanks for your comment and your kind words. Best, Ben
Thank you for this valuable tutorial. Coming from Fusion 360 trying to get more into organic designs, this tutorial helped me so much to get a good dive into Sculpting and the things under the hood in general. I can highly recommend this tutorial for everyone who has watched already some beginners videos about ZBrush, but still feels like not to have the big picture. This video has solved so many "missing links" that I now feel much more confident to invest more time into the sculpting and the complexity of ZBrush. Great job.👍
thanks so much for helping to explain the 2.5D tools (which made no sense up until now) and 3D subdivision/dynamesh workflow so thoroughly! This was a really comprehensive introduction to zBrush
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and your kind words Matt. Have a great weekend. Best, Ben
This tutorial is magnificent. I was being able to resolve my problem after watching this tutorial. Thank you so much
Shout out to this amazing tutorial for starting zbrush. Although I had worked with zbrush before, this video answered lots of questions.
Thank you very much! I'm super glad I could help understanding ZBrush a little bit better.
Omg! You are the best!! It was so helpful and I cant thank you enough! I’m so intrigued and ready to tackle down z brush!! 🙌🏼👍🏼
It's a pleasure to hear that you feel ready to tackle ZBrush after watching my tutorial. I'm glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching and your comment. Happy ZBrushing!
Thanks! I really appreciate how thoroughly you went through every small detail, down to specific things I never thought to question but that helped me feel 1000x more comfortable in the program. I now feel I am ready to use zbrush.
You're welcome! I'm glad it was helpful. And thank you very much for your support! Every single Dollar counts. Happy ZBrushing. Best, Ben
BIG thank you! I'm 62, tradionally sculpted all my life but now trying to get my head around digital sculpting. Your tutorial was just what i needed as you explained each button and section slowly and in a way that was completely understandable. I'm sculpting for 3D printing so don't need the colouring side of it but it was interresting to see. Going to check out your other tutorials :0)
You're very welcome! Thanks for watching and your comment. Best, Ben
Thanks for the detailed explanation!This makes the entry a little easier and more understandable.
Glad it was helpful!
most relevant tutorial to get started with z brush ,thanks a lot
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and you comment. Best, Ben
you sir are incredible, you explained it really well and it was super easy to follow !!! Thank you for your effort.
You're very welcome. Thanks for watching and your kind words. Best, Ben
This tutorial shall be brought by Pixologic and have it as part of ZBrush that you're enforced to watch before using. So many tutorials out there which preaching how to sculpt faces etc, but totally fail to explain the concepts and the philosophy of ZBrush. Great Job, and thank you!
Hi Bill, thank you very much for your comment and your kind words, this really means a lot to me! I'm glad it was helpful. Recently I watched parts of my tutorial again and I think it could be shorter and more informative on some points. My goal was to provide you with one single lesson in a way that you can pick up and use ZBrush for your projects in only a few hours. Regarding this, I'm not sure if my attempt was successful. But looking at the scope of things you can do with it, teach everything in a single lesson is probably impossible anyways.
@@3DGladiator For me personally I am into 3D for 20 years, never touched sculpting. I decided to do this year. I watched tutorials before yours, and the UI of Zbrush totally off tracked me, but was successful sculpting in Blender. Workflow wise ZBrush was confusing, dynamesh, vs subd's, vs remeshing or whatever else, the concepts of tools/subtools never resonated by watching other tutorials. This month I committed to learn it and I brought a license, then I watched your tutorial start to finish, which immediately helped me connect the dots. I would say agree you can't teach anything in a single tutorial, but you can help someone start by laying down the foundations, and that one the way you did it, it helped me tremendously to connect everything together, which is invaluable, and in my opinion you are very successful and to the point on your target. I wish myself to had watched this one first.
This is a great refresher course as I haven't touched ZBrush in 18 months and this made me re-learn and I learnt a few new tricks thanks.
Great to hear! Thanks for watching.
amazing tutorial, it helped me a lot. thank you so much!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and your comment. Best, Ben
You are a brilliant teacher and a master of your craft !
i really loved this, this tutorial was really fun and your teaching methods are simply amazing, too good, i am gonna look at more of ur videos from now on
Awesome, thank you!
The most comprehensive tutorial on Zbrush! Thanks mate!!!
Thanks for watching and your comment! I'm glad it was helpful.
This tutorial is so well detailed!!! Thank you for your amazing work!!!!!
Glad it was helpful!
I really appreciate your time and your commitment. You've been a great help and it's one of the best getting started guides I've come across. Thank you so much. A hug from Colombia. Like and subscription
Thanks for the tutorial bro. Greetings From India!
My pleasure! Thanks for watching. Greetings from Italy.
This tutorial explains a lot of strange things for a beginner. That helps a lot! Thanks...
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching. Best, Ben
Wow that's is what a real tutorial looks like. Thanks for the knowledge and hard work. Keep it up the good work you gained a new subscriber.
Thank you very much for your comment and your subscription. This means a lot to me. Every single one counts! I'm glad you like the tutorial. Happy ZBrushing!
most detailed and informative tutorial I've ever seen in zbrush!❤️❤️ Thank you man!!!❤️
You're very welcome!
Thank you!!! I have started and stoped many times because, No one has come close to the level the of instruction that you have without being too technical. I will be definitely Subscribing to your Page!!!
You're very welcome! Thanks for watching. I'm glad the tutorial is helpful. If you should consider subscribing, please keep in mind that I'm probably not gonna publish more ZBrush or 3D related videos anymore. The channel will be all about Crypto and Crypto Games in the future. Best, Ben
Dude I never get tire of watching this video, are you sure your not a real teacher?????
WOW!! What a great video. Thank you for taking your time to create such a great tutorial.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching and your kind words! Best, Ben
Thanks for teaching me this, it really helped and got me over the basics.
i can't wait to start learning zbrush i'm sure this tutorial is awesome and will give me a good start
Glad to hear that! I hope you had already had time to watch the whole thing :)
This is just amazing. So grateful you've made this-- Thank you!!!!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching. Best, Ben
Thanks a lot, just starting Zbrush and this vid is incredibly helpful
You're welcome! Thanks for your comment and your kind words. If you follow the instructions step by step, I can guarantee that you will master the basics of ZBrush in no time.
DUUUUDEEE YOU SAVED ME so much time and money even those on Udemy don't go through the steps like this, you are a lifesaver thank you for your time helping us with this, learning the very basic and you always go back to each step by step, like selecting object, then edit and unlocking mesh its a great repetitive tactic for me, so I love that thank you thank you...I opened Z Brush confused and always gave up trying but your video threw my negative thoughts out the window
You're very welcome and I'm glad to hear I was able to help. Thanks for watching the whole thing! Without know these basics, ZBrush does not make a lot of sense... 😁
This is how you teach 3D thank you sir i will remember this and try to copy the way you teach in the future
Thanks for your kind words! Best, Ben
This is the best tutorial I have ever seen!!! Do you sell any more advanced tutorials?? I am delighted to pay for that!! Many thanks for this!! You are the best teacher I have ever seen for ZBRUSH
I'm very glad it was helpful. Thank you for watching and your kind words. There are a few more ZBrush tutorials on my channel page, but these are quite specific.