ZBrush: 3D Printing

1h 14mIntermediate2014-05-30

Authors

Ryan Kittleson

CG Artist who teaches 3D modeling, sculpting, and printing

Course details

Prepare your models for 3D printing with ZBrush, the popular program for 3D modeling and digital sculpting. Learn how to measure your models with real world units, so everything prints at the right size; save on material costs by hollowing out your models; and make sure your colors print true. Author/artist/3D aficionado Ryan Kittleson also shares some advanced tips and tricks for getting the best results from your particular printer.

Learning objectives
Combining multiple objects
Sizing an object with real-world units
Fixing parts that are too thin
Cutting models into smaller pieces
Making models hollow
Working with color 3D prints

Skills covered

3D SculptingZBrushPixologicVisualization and Real-TimeAnimation and IllustrationDeep Dive (X:Y)

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Welcome
02 - Using the exercise files
03 - What you should know before watching

1. Preparing Models for 3D Printing

04 - Deciding on hollow or solid 3D prints
05 - Reducing polygon count with Decimation Master
06 - Managing Polygroups and SubTools

2. Working with Scale and Distance

07 - Measuring distances in ZBrush
08 - Sizing an object
09 - Dealing with scale offset
10 - Measuring minimum thicknesses
11 - Fixing parts that are too thin
12 - Cutting models into smaller pieces
13 - Using the 3D Print Exporter

3. Making Hollow Models with Panel Loops

14 - Cutting a hole in the model
15 - Creating wall thickness with Panel Loops
16 - Fixing problems with Panel Loops
17 - Maximizing polygonal detail

4. Hollowing out a Model with Dynamesh Shelling

18 - Using Dynamesh for shelling
19 - Making a subtraction object
20 - Hollowing models with Create Shell

5. Working with Color 3D Printing

21 - Preparing the model for UV layout
22 - Laying out UVs with UVmaster
23 - Exporting for color 3D printing

Conclusion

24 - Where to go from here