Zbrush vs maya full#
Zbrush vs maya software#

My goal for this project was to hand sculpt the whole character in Zbrush, without using any scans. When sculpting it is easy to get lost in small details, so, I firstly try to focus on getting the proportions, anatomy and secondary forms right, before looking at smaller face details such as wrinkles and pores.

If you are looking for a good guide I can recommend the book “anatomy for sculptors” or I also like to look at 3D scans for example from 3dscanstore. Having a good understanding of anatomy is essential when creating characters. Especially for anatomical guidance, I think it is really important to always look at real world references.

When sculpting I always have my PureRef collection open. I always use PureRef to create a collection of my references because I think it is a great tool to organise all your images. I then went on collecting similar references of faces from different angles, similar hairstyles, body types and hands, so I would have a good idea of what I want my model to look like. I loved all the beautiful details like the paint on the body, and the hairstyle, and so this image became my main inspiration and starting point. When I found the above photo online, I was immediately captivated by its atmosphere and personality. It can be a character’s look, a facial expression or a certain colour scheme that catches my eye. Inspirationīefore I open Zbrush, I usually spend a day looking for inspiration and collecting ideas.

Zbrush vs maya full#

Since it was the first time I was going to create a full character from sculpting to texturing, shading, grooming and lookdev, I was up for a great challenge. Naturally, for my first Demo Reel project, I wanted to create a realistic looking character. My greatest passion is to create human characters. If you are looking to take your character modelling to the next level, this article is for you. PIXL VISN Alumnus, Franziska, takes us through her process of creating realistic 3D Characters in Maya and Zbrush.

Zbrush vs maya software#

It was when a friend introduced her to Zbrush, that she became fascinated by the software and the tools it provided, making it possible to create photorealistic models. She has spent a lot of her time drawing people and faces by hand, studying proportions and anatomical figure drawing. Franziska Milius has a background in Illustration and Fashion Design.