ZBrush 2021 introduces a Dynamics system along with Controlled Cloth Sculpting and a revisiting of our Dynamic Subdivision feature. ZBrush also adds new features to ZModeler, as well as introducing iMage 3D support to ZBrush and giving it the ability to open native-format files created by ZBrushCoreMini.
The ZBrush engine itself has also been enhanced, finding ways to improve performance across the board. You will find that ZBrush 2021 sculpts more fluidly, as well as taking less time to perform other operations such as DynaMesh.
Introducing Dynamics Enhance your sculpting with a Dynamics system that allows any surface to be contracted, expanded, inflated or draped with gravity. Use masking to pin a portion of the mesh to create a point of interest or use a mask to create a unique interaction that can allow the surface to be rolled on itself. Create realistic cloth folds – even on a low resolution plane. Place your mesh, turn on the collision volume and any desired controls, then watch as ZBrush drapes the cloth mesh over any other visible meshes. |
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Controlled Cloth Sculpting Special brushes have been introduced which use the Dynamics engine to give unique capabilities for interacting with the cloth surface. As examples, you can choose where folds will lay or simply grab the geometry to move it freely in the work space and create folds in real-time. The ClothTwister brush simulates twisted cloth. ClothWind allows directional movement. ClothPinchTrails will create a seam with pinched cloth wherever your brush stroke takes place on the surface. |
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Dynamic Subdiv Revisited Dynamic Subdiv provides a working preview of your subdivision levels without actually increasing the base polygon count. This feature now allows you to add an adjustable thickness to any single piece of planar geometry. |
Snapshot3d Additions PolyGrouping, Color, and Segments - SnapShot3D will now transfer PolyGroups and color from the original texture to the generated mesh. This functionality allows for easy isolation of parts. When generating silhouettes of garments, color can be applied to the areas where holes would be needed to create an outfit. These areas can then quickly be hidden and deleted for processing with Dynamics to generate clothing. |
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Performance Even more performance enhancements have now been added to ZBrush. We revisited the systems behind the sculpting brushes along with many other popular features. Speed has increased across all sectors, including faster response time with high polygon models, increased DynaMesh speed and much more. In addition, a new Optimal option for smart management of multithreading will always maintain the right amount of threads ZBrush needs with your system for the best performance. |
ZModeler Upgraded New functions have been added to the already powerful ZModeler brush system.:
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Nanomesh Modifications Continuing to expand on the already powerful instancing system of NanoMesh, ZBrush 2021 now gives you the ability to edit the instance mesh while it is in place within the scene. Combining Split Screen with NanoMesh, this throws wide open your ability to create and adjust without adding unwieldy numbers of polygons. |
iMage3D GIF and PNG Formats The iMage 3D format provides a unique way to share both an image of your work and the 3D model itself with others, all in a single GIF or PNG file. This file can be posted on any website where it will appear as a regular 2D image and once opened in ZBrush the complete model with all its SubTools is ready to edit. |
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Download and test ZBrush before you make your purchasing decision.
Manufacturer's system requirements are generally the bare minimum that you need to run the software and insufficient for effective and productive operation of the product.
Our suggested "real world" mid-range desktop system key specifications to properly run ZBrush are as follows:
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CPU: Intel Core i9 |
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So happy i found out about this Website! saved me like $100 or so on my Upgrade from Core to Zbrush Full! now i finally own Zbrush, forever! it only took them an hour or so to ask for the Core Key, and then like 3 or so to deliver the CD Key for the Upgrade, only bad point i could give was no instructions on how to Redeem, but Pixologic told me how, so other than that, absolutely perfect.
Took them about a day to send my key via Email but it works perfectly. Easy instructions on using it.
I am happy with NOVEDGE and recommend using their store. The order did take a few hours to process but I guess that is because I was upgrading from ZBrushCore to Zbrush. So I expect that is what held it up. Overall though, good! I am really happy to have ZBrush full now. ZBrushCore is ok but after using it for a few months I upgraded because of a program error. ZBrushCore is ok but you get what you pay for. ZBrush is sooooo cooooool!
The service is great, it is legit!
One thing I should note - if you order during the night be sure to realize they process orders during business hours. So you'll have to wait - the system isn't instant automated.
You order it and during their business hours they'll email you and tell you to send your ZBrush Core serial to the proper place and then it's handled from there.
Overall a very smooth process and I'm happy with it.
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