So what exactly is ZBrush? ZBrush is a 3D modeling and paint package from Pixologic, Inc. (Figure 11-1). ZBrush uses brush-based sculpting to allow the artist to add detail quickly to models. Highly detailed models with millions of polygons can quickly be created. ZBrush uses technology known as Pixols. Pixols are pixels that retain their depth and orientation information after they are created. That means you can change the lighting and it will affect the shading of the Pixols.
Many artists coming over from other packages might find the single-camera view a bit hard to get used to. But after spending a bit of time navigating the interface, you’ll find that it really lends itself to modeling and texture ...
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