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.
ZBrush 2021.5 includes features that enhance everything from Sculptris Pro to ZModeler. It even brings 3Dconnexion support to ZBrush!
And ZBrush 2021.6 provides enhancements that affect many areas of your workflow, with a focus on innovative features that are designed to fuel exploration and inspire creativity.
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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Students
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Schools
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Technical Support
Novedge does not provide technical support for educational versions of the software. If you need technical support please refer to the manufacturer website for additional information.
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:
Novedge, in partnership with High Speed Computing, can also provide the perfect hardware for your design needs, pre-installed with your software, at a very competitive price. Contact us to discuss custom-configured workstations and laptops.
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CPU: Intel Core i9 |
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I feel almost....stupid...for not using Zbrush first for sculptures.
When I first touched this product I fell in absolute love. Once you know where to begin, sculpting becomes so wonderfully easy. Usually in 3D programs I find myself getting a head ache or even motion sick while using them, but I never felt like that in Zbrush. I highly recommend this product.
It’s very complicated. I got discouraged deciphering the many options. I wish there were a simple approach to sculpting that feels more hands on. I’ll get back to it but have backed away for now.
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I am never touch blender again after zbrush.
I feel almost....stupid...for not using Zbrush first for sculptures.
When I first touched this product I fell in absolute love. Once you know where to begin, sculpting becomes so wonderfully easy. Usually in 3D programs I find myself getting a head ache or even motion sick while using them, but I never felt like that in Zbrush. I highly recommend this product.
It’s very complicated. I got discouraged deciphering the many options. I wish there were a simple approach to sculpting that feels more hands on. I’ll get back to it but have backed away for now.
Evelyn Floret
NOVEDGE’s reduced-price Academic License of Zbrush is the real deal. It’s just like purchasing it from the Pixologic store. They are very fast verifying your education requirements too. I sent pictures to the e-mail they provided and within the hour, it was all sorted out. Once you’ve verified your student status, they send you a Zbrush license and you put it into your pixologic account, and viola. You have Zbrush forever and ever and ever.
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