Box Modelling - ZModeller

ZBrush Techniques: Invert mask and Inflate for designs

• When masking a mesh, ctrl+click in empty space to invert mask
• inflate the selected mask.
• use dam standard to add stuff like ridges and additional details on extruded design.

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Retopology: Projection

Projecting hi-res details onto  your low-res, retopologized model

• Have two models visible; both the one you edited in low-res and the one that is high-res with all the details
• Have the high-res model selected
• Under Under "Project hit select "project all"

Retopology: Z Modeler Brush for Editing Edge Flow

• Z Modeler Brush in the Brush Palette
• While hovered over either an edge or vertice, hit spacebar to select options
• Select Collapse to join polygons
• Select Delete to delete edges/vertices
• Select Stitch to target wield between vertices
• Select Bridge and select "points" to bridge between points
• While hovered edge, select delete and you can either select edge, edgeflow or partial edgeflow

Retopology: Defining Flow Zones

• Masking areas and then click "Edgeloop Masked Border
• With ZRemesher clicked, set make "Keep Groups" is selected. Target Polygon Count is low for less complex models and value is set high for very complex models.

Fundamentals: When exporting a mesh to Substance Painter

• Make sure you decimate object to have a low poly count for painting materials onto realistic surfaces