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MAXON ZBrush 2024: A Tutorial Approach textbook is designed to help users learn ZBrush 2024 through a structured, hands-on methodology. This book presents all key features in a step-by-step manner, making it easy to grasp both fundamental and advanced concepts. You will explore essential tools such as DynaMesh, NanoMesh, ZModeler, and KeyShot renderer through practical exercises and guided tutorials. With a focus on real-world applications, this book encourages creativity and helps you transform your ideas into detailed 3D models.

Salient Features of the Book

• Consists of 13 chapters that are organized in a pedagogical sequence.
• Covers all aspects such as modeling, texturing, lighting, and animation in ZBrush.
• Tutorial approach to explain the concepts and usage of tools.
• First page of every chapter summarizes the topics that are covered in the chapter.
• Step-by-step instructions to guide the users through the learning process.
• Additional information is provided throughout the book in the form of notes and tips.
• Self-Evaluation test & Review Questions at the end of each chapter so that the users can assess their knowledge.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Exploring ZBrush Interface
Chapter 2: Introduction to Digital Sculpting - I
Chapter 3: Introduction to Digital Sculpting - II
Chapter 4: SubTools and FiberMesh
Chapter 5: ZSpheres
Chapter 6: DynaMesh, NanoMesh, and ZRemesher
Chapter 7: ShadowBox
Chapter 8: Materials in ZBrush
Chapter 9: Texturing in ZBrush
Chapter 10: UV Master
Chapter 11: Lighting
Chapter 12: Rendering
Chapter 13: Dynamics
Index

Free Teaching and Learning Resources

• Technical support by contacting techsupport@cadcim.com
• ZBrush files used in tutorials
• Instructor Guide with solution to all review questions and instructions to create the models for exercises (For faculty only)
  

About the Authors

CADCIM Technologies, Prof. Sham Tickoo of Purdue University Northwest, and the team of dedicated contributing authors at CADCIM Technologies are committed to bring you the best textbooks, eBooks, and free teaching and learning resources on Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing (CAD/CAM), GIS, Civil, Animation and VFX, and related technologies. We strive to be the first and the best. That is our promise and our goal.

Our team of authors consists of highly qualified and experienced animation and visual effects artists who have a strong academic and industrial background. They understand the needs of the students, the faculty, and the challenges the students face when they start working in the industry. All our books have been structured in a way that facilitates teaching and learning, and also exposes students to real-world applications. The textbooks, apart from providing comprehensive study material, are well appreciated for the simplicity of content, clarity of style, and the in-depth coverage of the subject.