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Sculpting a lamp in ZBrush

Barbara Witkowska 2014-05-05 09:26 tutorial  > Zbrush  > modeling
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Barbara Witkowska (from Evermotion) shows the process of modelling a lamp in ZBrush.

Today I'm going to show you how to sculpt a lamp in ZBrush. This lamp was included in a scene from our oriental interiors collection - Archinteriors vol. 31.

Sculpting copper setting

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First I focused on sculpting copper setting. Create a basemesh in your modeling soft, unwrap it and import to ZBrush.

 

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Subdivide geometry up to seventh level. Activate 4 count radial symmetry.

 

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Start drawing ornament mask. It's very helpful to use See-through option while having reference photo under ZBrush window.

 

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Drawing ornament mask.

 

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When a mask is ready, invert it.

 

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Inflate unmasked geometry inwards. Polish inflated geometry to avoid too sharp edges. Unmask all.

 

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Go to lowest Sdiv level, bake Displacement Map and export both map and geometry. You can specify resolution of map in UV Map slot.

 

Sculpting openwork piece

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Now it's time to create openwork piece. Import basemesh from your main modeling soft. There's no need to unwrap it at this stage. Like before, divide it 7 times and activate 4 count radial symmetry.



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Draw mask: first external ring. To do this change masking stroke type from Freehand to Rectangle. Drag marquee from side view, with Perspective turned off.

 

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Change masking stroke type back to Freehand. Start to draw ornament mask reffering on photo layered under ZBrush window (again use See-trough option)

 

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When ready, delete lower Subdiv levels.


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Invert mask and hide unmasked. Create polygroup for visible geometry.


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Borders are jagged. To fix this, create edgeloop around them.


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Result is satysfying, so I can delete hidden geometry now.


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Let's optimize topology. ZRemesher will do it for us, but still Some tiny fixes may be needed after recalculation.


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To add thickness use Panel Loops with three loops to create rounded edges. Play with Polish slider to gain more organic effect.


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Voila! Geometry is ready to unwrap.


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Final result

 

Author: Barbara Witkowska Editor: Michał Franczak
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user
fede4383 18:44:04  |  05-05-2014
very helpful, thanks!
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djvillar 23:49:49  |  05-05-2014
Does mudbox have the ability to add an edgeloop to a masked area like this? I'm searching but can't find anything like this in MdBx.
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bazia 09:28:10  |  06-05-2014
You welcome, fede4383. Djvillar, I'm not sure about it. Maybe some of our users will help.
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