Zbrush retopology

An alternate way to build complex RT mesh, using retopology over rough Zbrush sculpt.
I like this method, gives more control of shape and silhouette.

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• zbrush
• retopology
• low-poly
• modelling

[sglivich]

realy didnt get the point of this tutorial, but anyway thanx for sharing, its always been a pleasure to watch your new stuff ;)

[slipgatecentral]

Point is, if I have something complex to model like the shoulderpad in the video, most likely I'll start with sculpting a rough reference mesh in Zbrush, then retopology it to make low-poly mesh. Takes less time.

[Phergan]

Very impressive!

Are you going to animate this later? Or are you just rendering a 3D image of it?

[slipgatecentral]

nope, it's for a low poly armored character, shoulderpad armor piece :)

[rhinokio]

triangles are fine for real time models, infact even better than quads, triangls only pose a problem when in a model you plan on using for a high poly mesh

[Jcolinsol]

@rhinokio

As I understand it, they can produce problem areas if the mesh is going to be mesh smoothed. Otherwise you just have to be mindful of how they deform during animation.

[skipp311]

brilliant

[Karlettto89]

th4nk_U

[trixigt2]

@Karlettto89 preferences>draw>front opacity=1

[Karlettto89]

How don't you see backface vertex?

[RainyChief]

Hey, which brushes did you use for 1. forming the blade and 2. sharpening the edges of it? :)

[guitarspectre]

retopology sucks should not exist..

[HelpMyFellowPeople]

How did you reverse-select? Those parts you darkened so they wouldnt get affected and reverse the effect? Nice model btw

[DeltaXchannel]

AWESOME!

[tallerjuegosUdec]

why to bother? use 3d-coat instead! ;-)