Customize the ZBrush right click menu

I had a request to show how you can customize the Zbrush right click menu, sometimes called the "quick menu." This video explains the custom UI process as well as assigning hotkeys and setting up your Wacom preferences.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSf6MKzBV9M


My friend Paul Gaboury has another video on the topic of custom menus seen here

I hope you find these helpful!

Scott

Undocumented ZBrush Features Part 1

So here is a neat little something Pixologic threw into the new 3.5B release and didn't tell anyone about : ) There is a new gesture based navigation system in development for ZBrush. Right now it is in its early stages but still fun to use.

1. To zoom into a part of your model hold shift and draw the stylus pen back and forth over a small area of the model without touching down on the tablet. ZBrush will zoom into this point.
2. To zoom out hold shift and make a circular motion, again without touching the pen to the tablet.
3. To rotate around Z press shift, left click and hold on the canvas, then release shift and drag the mouse / pen. This rotates around the current axis of view which has always been a tricky rotation to get in ZBrush!
   

A cool trick, especially since it saves you a keypress or two. I'm interested in seeing how this develops into version 4.0

Scott

Timelapse Werewolf sculpting sessions - ZBrush

I was poking around 3D world's website and I found the video files and ZTools for my issue 113 tutorial on sculpting a werewolf. I thought I would post them here if anyone is interested. The video is unnarrated but I hope it may be helpful for folks interested in watching a process for one character start to finish.

***EDIT ADDITION***
Courtesy of 3D World magazine here is a PDF of the original tutorial text

Download the ZTools from this tutorial


Timelapsed videos
no narration

Part 1 ZSphere start


Part 2


Part 3


Part 4



Original 3D world link

http://www.3dworldmag.com/page/3dworld?entry=3d_world_113_s_zbrush

New John Brown sculpting DVD

Check this out! John Brown has a new 2 DVD set on sculpting creature and character busts at 1/4 scale. I got this from John a few days ago and it really rocks. He covers making quick silicone block molds- pouring up clay copies, and sculpting in facial expression studies. There is even a section on using photoshop to design paint schemes.

This is a great addition to his instructional DVD series. Its definitely worth picking up!
http://www.figuresandfocus.com/


Good stuff!

Anatomy model from Julian Murray

My friend Max Patte a brilliant sculptor you should check out, just showed me this new anatomical study head from sculptor Julian Murray. Sculpted at 1:1 scale it looks like a lovely piece of art in its own right as well as a useful reference piece. I will definitely be getting one soon. Interested buyers should contact Julian at julianmurray573@btinternet.com for pricing and info.

More updates to come

Hello All,

Just to let you know I have a review of ZBrush 3.5 in the new 3D world magazine. Check it out for a rundown of the new features. Also, keep an eye peeled for my character creation tutorial in 3D World!

More tutorials and videos coming soon so keep your eyes peeled.

Scott

News and updates

Hello All,

Just to let you know I have a review of ZBrush 3.5 in the new 3D world magazine. Check it out for a ruindown of the new features. Also, keep an eye peeled for my character creation tutorial in 3D World!

More tutorials and videos coming soon so keep your eyes peeled.

Scott