Sculpting a Creature with ZBrush and Photoshop

Introduction

• Welcome
• What you should know before watching this course
• Using the exercise files

1. Character Discovery

• Introduction to character discovery
• The story behind the character
• Searching for originality
• How to use inspirational images and references

2. Sketch It Out

• Introduction to sketching it out
• Sketching silhouettes in Photoshop
• Light painting
• Adding intriguing details
• Refining your final character choice

3. Sculpting with Dynamesh

• Introduction to sculpting with Dynamesh
• Using ZSpheres to create basic anatomy
• Adding to the anatomy with Dynamesh
• Prioritizing forms and detail
• Working with gravity and movement
• Adding eyes, horns, and fingers
• Adding wardrobe and accessories

4. Detail Refinement

• Introduction to detail refinement
• Remeshing the sculpture
• Subdividing the mesh
• Creating the basic surface skin texture
• Adding wrinkles, creases, and additional textures
• Incorporating asymmetry and ultra-refinement

5. Coloring Techniques

• Introduction to coloring techniques
• Using PolyPaint for the base coat and materials
• Cavity painting
• Adding basic texture
• Adding basic shadowing
• Using images in Spotlight
• Adding asymmetric details

6. Using Transform Tools

• Introduction to using transform tools
• Introducing the Transpose Master
• Masking and adding gizmos
• Finishing touches

7. Lights and Rendering

• Introduction to lights and rendering
• Preparing document for rendering
• Creating new lights
• Lighting terminology and purpose
• Rendering in BPR (Best Preview Render)
• HDRI lighting

8. Compositing in Photoshop

• Introduction to compositing in Photoshop
• Opening renders in Photoshop
• Renders and blending modes
• Adjusting layers and intensities
• Creating a background
• Composition and story
• Custom painting in Photoshop

9. Finishing Touches

• Finishing touches
• Digitally painting with texture
• Adding atmosphere and extra lighting
• Color correcting and adding noise

Conclusion

• The final creation: Reviewing our process
• Next steps