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

Introduction

Welcome
Using the exercise files
What you should know before watching

Preparing Models for 3D Printing

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

Working with Scale and Distance

Measuring distances in ZBrush
Sizing an object
Dealing with scale offset
Measuring minimum thicknesses
Fixing parts that are too thin
Cutting models into smaller pieces
Using the 3D Print Exporter

Making Hollow Models with Panel Loops

Cutting a hole in the model
Creating wall thickness with Panel Loops
Fixing problems with Panel Loops
Maximizing polygonal detail

Hollowing out a Model with Dynamesh Shelling

Using Dynamesh for shelling
Making a subtraction object
Hollowing models with Create Shell

Working with Color 3D Printing

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

Conclusion

Where to go from here