ZBrush and Keyshot for Product Design and Rendering

1h 42mIntermediate2018-03-02

Authors

Ryan Kittleson

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

Course details

Starting from design sketches, this course covers the 3D sculpting and modeling of a product concept in ZBrush. Discover techniques and workflows that can help you design efficiently. Then, find out how to take 3D models from ZBrush to KeyShot, where photorealistic renderings can be made for presentation purposes. Learn the steps and processes for setting up materials, using shaders and lights, and configuring helpful render settings.

Learning objectives
Making 3D models of products
Brainstorming and reviewing design options
Modeling the product and adding details
Preparing for rendering
Using mesh options
Reducing polygon count
Using KeyShot for rendering
Adjusting objects and scenes

Skills covered

KeyShotZBrushPixologicProduct and Industrial DesignProduct and ManufacturingDeep Dive (X:Y)

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Welcome
02 - What you should know
03 - Exercise files

1. Making a 3D Model of the Product

04 - Making the razor blade
05 - Brainstorming design ideas
06 - Designing variations
07 - Modeling the chosen design
08 - Adding the blade retraction switch
09 - Detailing the retraction button
10 - Making the clip hole
11 - Modeling the grips
12 - Crafting the logo
13 - Challenge - Make the lock and unlock button
14 - Solution - Make the lock and unlock button
15 - Adding the finishing details

2. Preparing to Render

16 - Getting the Booleaned mesh
17 - Using DynaMesh to soften hard edges
18 - Decimating to reduce polygon count
19 - Render preparation

3. Rendering in KeyShot

20 - Sending the scene to KeyShot
21 - Applying the materials
22 - Positioning the object in the scene
23 - Setting up the lights
24 - Setting up the renderer

Conclusion

25 - Where to go from here