Texturing Next-Gen Characters in ZBrush
Learn a production workflow and time-saving methods for creating game-ready textured characters, texture painting techniques, and adding character enhancements for appeal. Software required: Maya 8.5 and up, ZBrush 3.1, Photoshop.
What you'll learn
Contains over 4 hours of project-based training for artists learning the creative processes of texturing characters for next-generation games. Popular highlights include: Setting up base materials in ZBrush; Filling Subtools with Color; Painting Illuminated Panels; Painting with Symmetry; Isolating Portions of Subtools; Working with Polygroups; Cavity Masks to Emphasize Detail; Painting Wear into Armor; Adding Color Variation; Layering Color and Detail for Skin; Blending Textural Detail with Alphas; PolyPainting Techniques; Photoshop Integration with ZApplink; Cloning Photographic Detail; Painting Scarring and Decay; Converting PolyPaint Colors to Texture Maps; Painting with Projection Master; Using Cavity Maps as Texture Guides; Editing Textures in Photoshop; Assembling Textures in Photoshop; Painting Specular Maps in ZBrush. Software required: Maya 8.5 and up, ZBrush 3.1, Photoshop.
Table of contents
- Using Paint-overs to Work out Color Schemes 7m
- Setting up Materials in ZBrush 6m
- Applying Base Colors to SubTools 10m
- Blocking in Colors for the Flesh 13m
- Adding Underlying Color and Texture to the Flesh 14m
- Adding Spot Detail with Alphas 13m
- Blending Skin Detail Together 13m
- Finishing the Skin 8m
- Painting the Scarring on the Arm and Abs 12m
- Painting the Leg Base 8m
- Painting the Raised Armor Panels 8m
- Using Cavity Masking to Emphasize Detail 6m
- Painting Recessed Areas 10m
- Painting the Tubes 10m
- Painting the Gun 13m
- Adding Wear and Tear to the Armor Pieces 10m
- Adding Blast Marks and Damage to the Armor 8m
- Painting Illuminated Panels into the Armor 10m
- Using the ZProject Brush to Clone Detail from Photographs 7m
- Converting Poly-paint Colors to Texture Maps 8m
- Using Projection Master to Paint Detail 5m
- Using ZAppLink to Connect to Photoshop 11m
- Painting Textures in Photoshop 9m
- Assembling and Saving out Textures in Photoshop 5m
- Rendering Textures and Normal Maps in mental ray 5m
- Painting a Specular Map in ZBrush 13m
- Bonus Lesson: Using Cavity Maps as Painting Guides in Photoshop 5m
About the author
Justin thrives as a lead modeling author at Pluralsight. Growing up, Justin found a deep interest for the computer graphics industry after watching movies like Jurassic Park, Toy Story, and The Abyss. His ambition would lead him to work at Sony Imageworks in Los Angeles on movies like Monster House and Surf's Up. Justin has also had numerous articles, tutorials, and images published in 3D World and 3D Artist. As an author, Justin enjoys collaborating with fellow authors, especially on project... more