The Only 6 Brushes You Ever Need in ZBrush

In this ZBrush video tutorial, we cover what brushes you need to use when you're sculpting in ZBrush. The brushes you need are Clay Buildup, Trim Dynamic, Standard Brush, Dam Standard and Smooth.
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  • @donutguy1281
    @donutguy12812 жыл бұрын

    *Brushes:* - Move - Standard - Damian Standard - Clay Buildup - Smooth - Trim Dynamic

  • @Sway55

    @Sway55

    2 жыл бұрын

    cheers

  • @canonur3491

    @canonur3491

    Жыл бұрын

    Damian lmao

  • @william_chidube

    @william_chidube

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks.

  • @Alexander-mk4qf

    @Alexander-mk4qf

    6 ай бұрын

    inflate > standard by far, its noob thing to put standard over inflate

  • @qyoinqyuri

    @qyoinqyuri

    Ай бұрын

    @@Alexander-mk4qf Standard definitely has its place, especially when you desire sharper forms than what inflate would give you.

  • @rolfathan
    @rolfathan3 жыл бұрын

    In 14 years since I first used it, I've never seen a zbrush video so perfectly capture the basics of sculpting in zbrush without being "scary" to someone who would be new to it. Very very well done. There's been plenty of basics videos, but I feel like all of them had something that made people go "I'm not so sure I can grasp that." but the way you approached it, it doesn't make it look easy, but it makes it look attainable.

  • @UncleJessy
    @UncleJessy3 жыл бұрын

    Can’t wait to watch this in full detail. The brush selection is for sure overwhelming for a new users

  • @skwagskateswag

    @skwagskateswag

    3 жыл бұрын

    Love your content Uncle Jessy, you've been a huge help with getting me started in my resin printing journey. Now I can print my Zbrush models! Let me know if you have any questions getting started in zbrush. I'd be happy to return the favor.

  • @Stump_Line

    @Stump_Line

    4 ай бұрын

    Right

  • @jamesbrady1930
    @jamesbrady193010 ай бұрын

    I love your easy to understand tutorial videos. While I have pretty decent experience in zbrush, looking at your videos has helped me improve my overall technique and how I approach projects more efficiently and with higher quality over the last few years.

  • @TheFlydesign
    @TheFlydesign3 жыл бұрын

    The "smooth alt" brush has been really handy and will not destroy your primary forms. Also, Pablo sells a set of clay brushes and within that pack, there is a knife brush. I tend to use that other than the "dam standard" brush. I'll tend to use "dam standard" to refine the details at the end. These are some tips that have helped me recently. Great video Henning, thanks for the tips!

  • @erickerickson1332
    @erickerickson13323 жыл бұрын

    I will definitely try that clay buildup tip!

  • @grs4109
    @grs41093 жыл бұрын

    The part about lowering the intensity of the clay buildup for a clean sculpt was really helpful, i was avoiding that brush because of the result i was getting. Thanks a lot!

  • @maxwell5066

    @maxwell5066

    3 жыл бұрын

    clay buildup is pretty much my main brush, so good when you get the hang of it

  • @miguelm.a7462

    @miguelm.a7462

    3 жыл бұрын

    The control that give you the clay buildup with alphas is incredible, I can't sculpt right without that It is what difference and beginner from a Pro, people who doesn't use that and creates incredible sculpts exist like gio napkil but It is like 10 times harder, of course for cartoonish characters is different but for realistic sculpts makes a great difference, that is my opinión.

  • @FormJune

    @FormJune

    3 жыл бұрын

    Decrease depth to 5 and lazy mouse step. It gives really good result

  • @darkknight4353

    @darkknight4353

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@miguelm.a7462 You use default alpha for claybuildup the Square one?

  • @KamranBhutto
    @KamranBhutto2 жыл бұрын

    This tutorial is awesome :)

  • @jonthorarinsson8368
    @jonthorarinsson83683 жыл бұрын

    Clay Buildup - probably the king of brushes in ZBrush

  • @user-tf5hw3py8m
    @user-tf5hw3py8m3 ай бұрын

    Very cool professional work👍

  • @kickpunched
    @kickpunched8 ай бұрын

    Once again the instruction here is second to none! Hoping to steal some of this quality for my own videos. Bravo!

  • @FlippedNormals

    @FlippedNormals

    8 ай бұрын

    Go for it!

  • @charaartsvisuels4243
    @charaartsvisuels42432 жыл бұрын

    thank you soooooooo much you re a fantastic teacher !

  • @aileenpettigrew
    @aileenpettigrew3 жыл бұрын

    That warm fuzzy feeling when you watch a video and already have the six recommended brushes hotkeyed! (plus one extra; Orb Cracks)

  • @cosmoz8

    @cosmoz8

    6 ай бұрын

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  • @cosmoz8

    @cosmoz8

    6 ай бұрын

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  • @zahedulhaquerony101
    @zahedulhaquerony101 Жыл бұрын

    This channel is awesome, you teach so beautifully it makes me cry realizing how wonderful person you are and how beautiful era it is

  • @EarthRyno
    @EarthRyno3 жыл бұрын

    Just wanna chime in for the intro to sculpting course mentioned at the end of this video. I got it a few months ago and have gotten a TON out of it. Well worth the small investment for the knowledge you get out of it. Thank you for all the work Henning and the FlippedNormals crew! :)

  • @cosmoz8

    @cosmoz8

    6 ай бұрын

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  • @italomachado3150
    @italomachado3150 Жыл бұрын

    Really appreciate the video .I would like further demonstration on how to use actual tutorial in soft to make soft .

  • @BernhardvanderhorstArt
    @BernhardvanderhorstArt3 жыл бұрын

    While you can indeed get away with only using those brushes - I would highly recommend learning more of the available ones and even some third party ones (Orb cracks for example). You are making life harder for yourself in the long run. I consider these essential to my workflow - on top of the most important ones listed in the video : Pinch Inflate Move Topological (Crucial in more complex meshes) Smooth Peaks (fantastic to quickly get surface detail) Smooth Cloth (EXCELLENT for one-sided geo to smooth the borders - the only smooth brush that does NOT ignore edges of one-sided geo) SK_Clayfill (cleanup) OrbCracks (one of the finest brushes for harder surface detail, like stone etc) HPolish (this brush was designed to also be used in tandem with TrimDynamic - Define with TrimDynamic, refine with hPolish. Flatten (THE go to brush to quickly "clean" or demolish an area) ZModeler (it's weird but powerful) Planar (great for quickly faceting for rock stone etc) TrimSmoothBorders (another great stone.rock etc faceting brush) SK_Cloth (Superb for manual cloth sculpting quickly) CurveTubeSnap (quickly block out tentacles,appendages, pipes, whatever) CurveTube etc IMM Primitives (quickly block out parts) Cloth brushes (very nice for the dynamics of cloth, liquid etc) Trim Brushes (quickly slice up the mesh) MeshProject (Extract but on steroids) and a few others on occasion. I use all of these on a daily basis, and it would be a huge pain in the ass if they were not available.

  • @jake9225

    @jake9225

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you ^^

  • @jessequintero2502
    @jessequintero2502 Жыл бұрын

    This video was a great help.

  • @cosmoz8

    @cosmoz8

    6 ай бұрын

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  • @destructiveeyeofdemi
    @destructiveeyeofdemi Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, great clip x

  • @cosmoz8

    @cosmoz8

    6 ай бұрын

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  • @carlosnavarrete1094
    @carlosnavarrete10943 жыл бұрын

    More videos! Talk about anything, just bring us more! :)

  • @melondick
    @melondick3 жыл бұрын

    I would also like to add ClayTubes and you got the only brushes I use rn while I'm learning 3d sculpting

  • @junk1000junk
    @junk1000junk3 жыл бұрын

    thanks for that! The most important is the workflow for building the basic shape. One stage at the time, and use the less brushes as possible

  • @cosmoz8

    @cosmoz8

    6 ай бұрын

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  • @cosmoz8

    @cosmoz8

    6 ай бұрын

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  • @HamedPhixer
    @HamedPhixer Жыл бұрын

    that method at the end was really good, thank you.

  • @cosmoz8

    @cosmoz8

    6 ай бұрын

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  • @cosmoz8

    @cosmoz8

    6 ай бұрын

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  • @googleslocik
    @googleslocik2 жыл бұрын

    Damn, thats exactly the brushesh i use, its a really good list. I also use use hpolish, since its a bit weaker than trim dynamic.

  • @KarelChytilArt
    @KarelChytilArt3 жыл бұрын

    And also ZModeler for me. Nice guys

  • @DiggoryJiggory
    @DiggoryJiggory3 жыл бұрын

    I use the draw, draw sharp, grab, crease, and clay strips brushes in Blender. I also use nudge at 0 strength when using dyntopo to add/remove geometry

  • @cosmoz8

    @cosmoz8

    6 ай бұрын

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  • @FormJune
    @FormJune3 жыл бұрын

    About clay buildup: you can also decrease brush depth to 5 and lazy mouse step. Stairs will be removed.

  • @marayagaming8219
    @marayagaming8219 Жыл бұрын

    Will be following

  • @cosmoz8

    @cosmoz8

    6 ай бұрын

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  • @paleoartdigital1012
    @paleoartdigital10123 жыл бұрын

    Muchas gracias

  • @DeputyChiefWhip
    @DeputyChiefWhip2 ай бұрын

    For me as an Environment Artist, I would also add flatten, Trim smooth border square and planar.

  • @mixchief
    @mixchief3 жыл бұрын

    @FlippedNormals, Henning: What brush did you map on key 1? You mentioned you'd typically bind keys 1 through 6 (or 7). But there was no mention of key 1. :)

  • @ainhilan
    @ainhilan3 жыл бұрын

    i would add some extend brush for some brushes, move topology (move brush) to me this is just as important as regular move brush, h polish (trim dynamic), orb crack (dam standard)

  • @cosmoz8

    @cosmoz8

    6 ай бұрын

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  • @cosmoz8

    @cosmoz8

    6 ай бұрын

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  • @cutescarydolls
    @cutescarydolls3 жыл бұрын

    you have a nice english, I can understand you very well

  • @harrisonminix7437
    @harrisonminix74373 жыл бұрын

    Love your vids! Btw is there any way I can send you guys a model I'm working on? I only have the free zbrush core mini so I can't all that I wanna do

  • @JC-ov8ko
    @JC-ov8ko3 жыл бұрын

    Any explanation’s on thickeness feature?

  • @pinkyvinnty4439
    @pinkyvinnty4439 Жыл бұрын

    I just changed the Device from asio to SPDIF-out (soft blaster z) TNice tutorials improved the soft quality dramatically. I tNice tutorialnk tNice tutorials did the trick!

  • @hancysujay4758
    @hancysujay47583 жыл бұрын

    List of brushes - 1:52

  • @artboard8116
    @artboard8116 Жыл бұрын

    I had no idea tNice tutorials blew up until now holy sNice tutorialt

  • @hakaiyou4532
    @hakaiyou45323 жыл бұрын

    This is what i needed! ty so much :D PS: Need more beginner videos to get started haha. Its a shame that on your website eveything is so expensive :(

  • @cosmoz8

    @cosmoz8

    6 ай бұрын

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  • @Musiclover6404
    @Musiclover64043 жыл бұрын

    Where do we get this skin kit you mentioned?

  • @STFUppercut69
    @STFUppercut692 жыл бұрын

    Can this more or less be translated to Blender as well? I'd assume that the sculpting is somewhat similar between these two software.

  • @damian6631
    @damian66316 ай бұрын

    Watching the top of the UI as you sculpt, I see that you are rapidly and almost instantly shifting draw size. Is it a peripheral allowing you to do this like some kind of slider?

  • @ashay99
    @ashay993 жыл бұрын

    How are you guys moving or rotating the model when your brush pointer is on the model ?? I mean we have to have our pointer in free space to move or rotate or zoom !!

  • @moogleydoot
    @moogleydoot Жыл бұрын

    has the clay buildup brush been renamed in the latest update? can't seem to find it

  • @s3ntry948
    @s3ntry9482 жыл бұрын

    Move / Standard / Dam Standard / Clay Build-Up / Trim Dynamic / Smooth Stronger

  • @ThrashingCoyote
    @ThrashingCoyote3 жыл бұрын

    Are you guys going to be doing videos on the new ZBrush update with the contrast brush, thick skin, etc.?

  • @cosmoz8

    @cosmoz8

    6 ай бұрын

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  • @IGarrettI
    @IGarrettI3 жыл бұрын

    Can we get a video on how to get from primary to secondary details? Fuck pores, teach me secondary

  • @DonShotta24

    @DonShotta24

    3 жыл бұрын

    This!!!!

  • @lucasgarcezxyz

    @lucasgarcezxyz

    3 жыл бұрын

    I second this

  • @dakotawilliams1680
    @dakotawilliams16803 жыл бұрын

    Hey FlippedNormals! Curious about the difference between Move and Move Elastic?

  • @alvarofernandez7900

    @alvarofernandez7900

    Жыл бұрын

    elastic respects the geometry, imagine some lips and you only want to move the upper part

  • @SVAFnemesis
    @SVAFnemesis10 ай бұрын

    this video pop up in my feed again and I'm sorry to say that the title of this video has held me back for so long that I really regret taking it so seriously. These 6 brushes are only related to the foundation of sculpting as an artistic skill so yes they're far more important than another brushes. But to become proficient in zbrush one must take advantages of whatever brushes that gets the job done.

  • @cosmoz8

    @cosmoz8

    6 ай бұрын

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  • @HyborianYT
    @HyborianYT3 жыл бұрын

    Increase Roll Distance on Clay Buildup brush and texture will mostly go away.

  • @DeejayGrafixx
    @DeejayGrafixx3 жыл бұрын

    with the advance of dynamesh workflow pro people would rather use move topology brush

  • @cosmoz8

    @cosmoz8

    6 ай бұрын

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  • @DreamFilmVFX
    @DreamFilmVFX Жыл бұрын

    Hi. i don't know if it's related by this tips. but from the moment i'm doing this, zbrush crashes every single time that i use "ctrl-z" (undo anything). i don't know if someone other has this issue. Please i need your help.

  • @tylerA21
    @tylerA212 жыл бұрын

    I do have a question about the type of software, because your using the full version of Zbrush right? But can you get away with all the brushes tips and tricks in this video with something a little more affordable like Zbrush Core? Or what would you recommend doing?

  • @cosmoz8

    @cosmoz8

    6 ай бұрын

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  • @pyrogamerpredator1016
    @pyrogamerpredator10163 жыл бұрын

    Why it has to be so difficult to work with blender?

  • @joshua42777
    @joshua42777 Жыл бұрын

    So does this mean that zbrushcore is still a valid option in 2022?

  • @darkknight4353
    @darkknight43533 жыл бұрын

    now they added alt smooth brush in zbrush 2021.5 . this brush do not destroy form

  • @turgor127
    @turgor1272 жыл бұрын

    Damn, that Alpha 06 feels good.

  • @cosmoz8

    @cosmoz8

    6 ай бұрын

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  • @thered_hood7451
    @thered_hood74513 жыл бұрын

    how do you turn on that head on the top right corner? I cant find a way to toggle mine on

  • @KarelChytilArt

    @KarelChytilArt

    3 жыл бұрын

    Preferences, CamView, zou can turn it off, or size it, or change the model there and so on

  • @georgefromjungle5211
    @georgefromjungle52112 жыл бұрын

    It's funny how he says, be careful to accidentaly don't destroy the form with a smooth brush, like there is not Crtl+Z in Zbrush lol !

  • @Rodgzart
    @Rodgzart3 жыл бұрын

    How do I get the very low resolution while moving the camera with subdivision activated?

  • @KarelChytilArt

    @KarelChytilArt

    3 жыл бұрын

    Preferences, Performance, QtransThreshold, numbers are like M of polygons. High number, no lowdivision when rotate

  • @technicalkhan4636
    @technicalkhan4636 Жыл бұрын

    And I recomnd starting with LMMS instead of spending 0 and not really know what your getting into. LMMS is free and I've been

  • @paulatreides1354
    @paulatreides13543 жыл бұрын

    is there some addons or way to convert the zbrush brushes to blender ?

  • @cosmoz8

    @cosmoz8

    6 ай бұрын

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  • @803nigel
    @803nigel3 жыл бұрын

    I do need something like zbrush but it just seems like You pay for a bunch of stuff you won’t use. Like most people I see only use like a third or a fourth of all the things it offers. For example you paid for all those brushes but only use 4-6 of them. I’d rather spend $200 and have options I will actually use.

  • @EllJQ
    @EllJQ3 жыл бұрын

    No move or snake hook? 🧐

  • @MR3DDev
    @MR3DDev3 жыл бұрын

    6 brushes??? I only use 4 :P

  • @seemysight

    @seemysight

    3 жыл бұрын

    I usually use 4 and the smooth.

  • @kirubelseyoum4129

    @kirubelseyoum4129

    3 жыл бұрын

    You guys are using brushes?

  • @tsuare

    @tsuare

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@kirubelseyoum4129 HAHAHAH

  • @BrainGrapes

    @BrainGrapes

    10 ай бұрын

    What do you need 4 for?! I use 1

  • @saulthetaxidriver6100

    @saulthetaxidriver6100

    6 ай бұрын

    4 ? I only use 2

  • @Joker-oq6pm
    @Joker-oq6pm3 жыл бұрын

    This video may change 3d artist live)

  • @alexstefan8172
    @alexstefan81723 жыл бұрын

    Hey guys, where can I find a place to get good feedback, or constructive feedback, on my sculpts? I am a beginner and I need true opinions on my sculpts so I can learn more.

  • @cosmoz8

    @cosmoz8

    6 ай бұрын

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  • @cutescarydolls
    @cutescarydolls3 жыл бұрын

    building up a demon and saying smoth brush is evil, thats funny haha

  • @cosmoz8

    @cosmoz8

    6 ай бұрын

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  • @profesor3d572
    @profesor3d572 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Can I buy models from you ??

  • @semyonrutz3315
    @semyonrutz33153 жыл бұрын

    Like, subscribe Awesome video, thanks for sharing

  • @naokiohta466
    @naokiohta4663 жыл бұрын

    Nothing new, but worth mentioning thousand more times for newbies.

  • @cosmoz8

    @cosmoz8

    6 ай бұрын

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    @cosmoz8

    6 ай бұрын

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  • @sharpshooter3796
    @sharpshooter37963 жыл бұрын

    😢 Idk I can't sculpt for some reason

  • @andysun73
    @andysun7310 ай бұрын

    I’ve been saying Zed brush, so it’s Zee Brush. 😂

  • @FormJune
    @FormJune3 жыл бұрын

    For basics needs yes, but for complex works they are not enough.

  • @duckhead2948
    @duckhead29483 жыл бұрын

    I dont know wht im watching this even i only use blender for sculpting

  • @ShinyMissingno97

    @ShinyMissingno97

    3 жыл бұрын

    All of these apply to Blender as well. I believe Blender’s version of the dam standard brush is called “draw sharp.”

  • @notmewritingthelongestuser4233
    @notmewritingthelongestuser42333 жыл бұрын

    "letter 2"

  • @smockytubers1188
    @smockytubers11883 жыл бұрын

    No love for polish :(

  • @Cola-42
    @Cola-423 жыл бұрын

    I use a lot more... I have personal issues so what!?

  • @hardikgupta4635
    @hardikgupta4635 Жыл бұрын

    i cant be the only one here for hw

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    @junaidkhan5652 Жыл бұрын

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  • @nightyber7548
    @nightyber7548 Жыл бұрын

    I’m so dumb for tNice tutorials

  • @YouTubePlusOfficial
    @YouTubePlusOfficial Жыл бұрын

    nerd