New Eat3D dvd - ZBrush Hard Surface Techniques

[Jason Young]

http://eat3d.com/blog/eat-3d/new-dvd-release-zbrush-hard-surface-techniques

Downloaded it yesterday and so far it is very sexy. Thought some of you might be interested. :)

[BadgerBaiter]

I saw this in the newsletter. It looks great and something I am certainly considering as I have yet to start out in ZBrush :/

[maze]

I bought Jensen's Zen training on hard surface some time ago... he is really skilled in zb hs, and also enjoy the explanation. I guess this will be cool too.

[Andreas]

That's it...I'm just going to get a years streaming licence... every time I think they cant possibly continue to make great dvd's, they come out with another one. Bye bye $350 :S

[nick2730]

7 12 hrs holy crap too bad im broke

[[HP]]

Yep, got pretty excited about this when I got the newsletter! :)

I'm thinking about buying it now and watching it on the plane on my way to gdc

Great job once again, always loved eat3d stuff and they keep on delivering!

[r_fletch_r]

did anyone else try running their stuff on their phones. pretty damn handy if you havent got a second monitor

[Incomitatum]

So... How many of you USE Z Brush and create outstanding things with it?

I have only ever used Mudbox. But that also means base-mesh creation in Max, as Mudbox doesn't have anything like Z Shphere.

I used Z Brush once, but there were SOOO many things on the UI that I really was confusing and intimidating.

I love mudbox because it was so simple; but more and more, until Mudbox gets some retopo tools, and mesh-concepting tools like Z Sphere, I think I will need to start LEARNING zBrush.

This DVD looks great, and is something to aspire too. Since I am about to jump ship; do you know of any resources to help me learn the UI and how to mast Z Brush in a short time? This looked more like an intermediate DVD.

[Heartless]

So... How many of you USE Z Brush and create outstanding things with it?

I have only ever used Mudbox. But that also means base-mesh creation in Max, as Mudbox doesn't have anything like Z Shphere.

I used Z Brush once, but there were SOOO many things on the UI that I really was confusing and intimidating.

I love mudbox because it was so simple; but more and more, until Mudbox gets some retopo tools, and mesh-concepting tools like Z Sphere, I think I will need to start LEARNING zBrush.

This DVD looks great, and is something to aspire too. Since I am about to jump ship; do you know of any resources to help me learn the UI and how to mast Z Brush in a short time? This looked more like an intermediate DVD.
I believe The Gnomon Workshop has an introduction DVD for zBrush. The UI is incredibly foreign at first but after a day with it and some video tutorials, you should have it figured out pretty well.

[Skamberin]

Eat 3D has a couple (http://eat3d.com/zbrush35_intro) of great (http://eat3d.com/zbrush35_character) introduction DVD's for Zbrush, you could get those and this one.

[ebagg]

This looks insanely awesome! Definitely will purchase!

[Andreas]

I believe The Gnomon Workshop has an introduction DVD for zBrush. The UI is incredibly foreign at first but after a day with it and some video tutorials, you should have it figured out pretty well.

So do eat3d, and they are infinitely better. Gnomon are poop.

[Hugh]

he says "Ever so slightly" way to much like in 40 year old virgin. It is drawing my attention away from learning alot.

[Sean VanGorder]

...you're kidding right?

[Hugh]

...you're kidding right?

no it just draws my attention away I get what he means but the term is overused by him is all. Is it bad I noticed that or something?

[Jackablade]

This video gets Jacka's Big Stamp of Approval, so you know it's going to be good.

Nice work once more to the Eat 3D lads.

[Ravenslayer]

no it just draws my attention away I get what he means but the term is overused by him is all. Is it bad I noticed that or something?

an entire dvd filled with information and that's what you get out of it :)
nothing wrong with that at all

[xvampire]

woot thx! its worthed!

time for hard surface armor fetish ...

[metalliandy]

Thanks for the kind words guys!
We are glad that everyone is enjoying this DVD :)

[Prophecies]

I'm definitely buying this when I get my next paycheck! Awesome stuff Andy! Keep up the great work! :)

[metalliandy]

I'm definitely buying this when I get my next paycheck! Awesome stuff Andy! Keep up the great work! :)
Thanks man! We try our best :)

Mike did a great job with this DVD and i must have watched it 4 or 5 times :)

[Prophecies]

Great! Would this be suitable to someone who is relatively new to Zbrush? I was thinking of suggesting it to a friend of mine. He is heavy into mudbox, and a very good sculptor. Just curious to see if it could pique his interest at all.

[luke]

dam this looks awesome! im not ver confident at hardsurface in zbrush, it scares me, maybe i'll pick this up!

[Joshua Stubbles]

It would be nice if the custom ZBrush UI was also included with the tutorial instead of having to manually configure it to be similar.

[XenoKratios]

I looked at the trailer and I was wondering: how well does this translate into Mudbox? Could it even do that or is it strictly for Zbrush?

[Hugh]

strictly zbrush

[ceebee]

It would be nice if the custom ZBrush UI was also included with the tutorial instead of having to manually configure it to be similar.

Seconding this, any way you can share this?

[metalliandy]

No promises but I will see what i can do guys :)

[Zpanzer]

I've created a custom one almost similar to the one used the in the video's, I'll upload it when I get come :)

[Zpanzer]

Bump di bump,
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1117906/Zbrush_hardsurface_UI.cfg

Is the UI I made while watching the first chapter :) The custom rightclick menues can be found in the top bar named Rightclick1 and Rightclick 2.

Hope someone finds it usefull

[Gonzo]

I watched this the other day. It's amazing. Lots of great information for someone who only wades in the shallow end of the ZBrush pool. Definitely gave me some great direction for more complex pieces.

[XenoKratios]

Only thing is: Looking for a equivalent Mudbox other. :(

[Prophecies]

Mudbox doesn't have the same hard-surface tools that Zbrush has. I love mudbox, much more familiar with it than Zbrush, but I have to admit, Zbrush has the edge when it comes to hard surface.

[Firebert]

and mesh creation on the fly :)

[Prophecies]

Very true.

Mudbox 2012 however.... shit... with Ptex built-in, Zbrush has a strong competitor.

Back on topic though! My friend bought this at work! I've been watching it a little bit and damn, I'm impressed. Solid DVD's. Well done! Worth every penny, I'm going to buy this real soon! :D

[Entity]

Really does blow your mind when you start to realize just how flexible zbrush is

[XenoKratios]

I guess I will have to wait a month or so for the Mudbox release, hopefully my school updates so I can muck about with it...

My teachers hate me when I'm modeling when I'm suppose to be doing simulation.

Haters gonna Hate.

[Korrax]

Thanks for the great find !

[passerby]

anyone see this approach replacing there workflow for high poly model's for just basic environment pieces, or do most people just think of it as a other tool for characters and hero pieces.

[AnimeAngel]

purchasing now! can't wait to dive into this one :)

[LRoy]

Hey guys. If anyone's still looking for his UI and hotkeys here it is.

http://www.filedropper.com/mike-jensen-zbrush-ui