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What do you like best about ZBrush?

The optimization of the software is really good, you can throw millions of polygons to it and it can still handle them. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ZBrush?

Many people would agree with me, the navigation and interface of zbrush still sucks. It is a part of pipeline so should guve option to make navigation same as other 3d software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering ZBrush:

Zbrush is a very overwhelming software. If you are a beginner, start with small things first and then move up to the ladder. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is ZBrush solving and how is that benefiting you?

It really helps to add details in the models. It really helps to optimize our workflow. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

ZBrush Overview

What is ZBrush?

ZBrush is a digital sculpting and painting program that has revolutionized the 3D industry with its powerful features and intuitive workflows. Built within an elegant interface, ZBrush offers the world’s most advanced tools for today’s digital artists. With an arsenal of features that have been developed with usability in mind, ZBrush creates a user experience that feels incredibly natural while simultaneously inspiring the artist within. With the ability to sculpt up to a billion polygons, ZBrush allows you to create limited only by your imagination. Designed around a principle of circularity, the menus in ZBrush work together in a non-linear and mode-free method. ZBrush gives you all of the tools needed to quickly sketch out a 2D or 3D concept and then take that idea all the way to completion. You can create realistic renders directly in ZBrush with lighting and atmospheric effects. With the many powerful export options, you can easily prepare your model for 3D printing or use within any other digital application. Because ZBrush users are enabled by its powerful software processing, you can sculpt and paint with millions of polygons without having to worry about purchasing expensive graphics cards. It is for this reason why ZBrush is used by everyone from art enthusiast to major film and games studios. Leave technical hurdles and steep learning curves behind, as you sculpt and paint with familiar brushes and tools.

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ZBrush is a graphic application aimed at simplifying the science behind generating computer graphics.


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4.5 out of 5
"Model with Clay Digitally!"
Being able to tone down resolutions to make major adjustments then upres the model to fine tune everything, you can then go back and forth between ...
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Garvit G.Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
4.5 out of 5
"When it comes to sculpting, there is no match to it. The leader in industry."
The optimization of the software is really good, you can throw millions of polygons to it and it can still handle them.
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5.0 out of 5
"Software which makes you enjoy making art"
The best thing about Zbrush other that its the best sculpting software out there period, other software may allow you to sculpt but the ecperience ...
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What do you like best about ZBrush?

Being able to tone down resolutions to make major adjustments then upres the model to fine tune everything, you can then go back and forth between very high res and low res models making tweaks and adjustments throughout. It is easy to use and should be a tool every 3D artist can trust frequently as an aid in modelling and texturing their models. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ZBrush?

It is only mainly for modelling - I wish it had a rigging system not just the ZSpheres that it currently supports Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is ZBrush solving and how is that benefiting you?

Expedites the time it would have taken to model, modify or adjust high resolution models Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about ZBrush?

The best thing about Zbrush other that its the best sculpting software out there period, other software may allow you to sculpt but the ecperience which zbrush provides is unparalleled Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ZBrush?

It can be a litttle tricky to get used to initially but it gets easier as youy keep using the software, some important features can be improved Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is ZBrush solving and how is that benefiting you?

Sculpting made easy and intuitive also is one of the most common software in the industry, so once you learn it you can use it multiple fields 3d print, film, games etc Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Muhammad A.
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What do you like best about ZBrush?

One of the best things about ZBrush is its ability to sculpt and shape high-resolution models with great precision and control. It also has a wide range of tools and features, such as the ability to sculpt in 3D, use dynamic topology, and create detailed textures and materials. Additionally, it has a user-friendly interface and is widely used in the entertainment and gaming industries for character and environment design. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ZBrush?

One potential downside of ZBrush is that it has a steep learning curve and can take some time to master all of its features and tools. Additionally, it can be resource-intensive and may require a high-performance computer to run smoothly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is ZBrush solving and how is that benefiting you?

One of the main benefits of using ZBrush is the ability to sculpt and shape models with great precision and control, making it possible to create highly detailed and realistic models. The software also has a wide range of tools and features, such as the ability to sculpt in 3D, use dynamic topology, and create detailed textures and materials. Additionally, it has a user-friendly interface, which makes it easy to navigate and use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about ZBrush?

ZBrush provides compatibility with other 3D software, allowing for seamless integration into existing workflows. It supports various file formats for importing and exporting models, making it compatible with industry-standard software like Autodesk Maya, 3ds Max, and Adobe Photoshop. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ZBrush?

ZBrush has its own unique interface layout and naming conventions for tools and features. This can make it challenging for users accustomed to other 3D software to transition and adapt to ZBrush's specific terminology and workflow. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is ZBrush solving and how is that benefiting you?

ZBrush's ability to work with high-resolution models makes it a valuable tool for 3D printing and digital manufacturing. Artists can create intricate and complex models with precise details, ready for fabrication through various additive manufacturing processes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Andrew M.
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What do you like best about ZBrush?

The tools available to sculpt with make this a great software for sculpting. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ZBrush?

Not a huge fan of the interface. It could be simplified a little. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is ZBrush solving and how is that benefiting you?

N8ne tgat I can think of off the top of my head. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Himanshu A.
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What do you like best about ZBrush?

The best thing about ZBrush is that it helps me build my imagination into reality, with the easy use interface setup helping me understand the placement of the tools. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ZBrush?

Its quicksave option sometimes is very annoying even though trying to change the timing of the quick save does not help in any circumstances. It keeps on holding automaticaly due the which the workflow breaks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is ZBrush solving and how is that benefiting you?

It helps with building the 2D and character art concepts into 3d and making them more accessible in the blocking stage to model the gaming accessories more efficiently. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sanyukta T.
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What do you like best about ZBrush?

Designing Textures on my architectural plans was the best thing. This software was slightly difficult to learn. But once I learned. It had tremendous usage in my applications Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ZBrush?

As i said. It was slightly difficult to learn due to the user interface which is not very commonly used. But it wasn't a deterrent in me using this tool. I love this tool Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is ZBrush solving and how is that benefiting you?

I created various textures for my interior design plans. I also used it to create urban design plans. The feel and look of the output was very realistic, that improved my designs my many fold. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Akash M.
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What do you like best about ZBrush?

Of course the ease of sculpting creatures. And, the best thing - you can above 10 million poly in your model and yet it won't lagg in a decent system. Even softwares like Maya can compete Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ZBrush?

Handling reference images whole sculpting can be improved as you and probably a dock that holds all your reference images can be incorporated in the user interface. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is ZBrush solving and how is that benefiting you?

I own a very low level workstation and I can still model high details assets effortlessly which is remarkable and rare to find. Also the zplugin and other plugins that helps in creating the base model of a creature. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about ZBrush?

This was the amazing software for creating 3D character with the help of brushes or tools as amazing realistic avatars are also looking creative, doing motion effects or some graphic effects.its also helping me to creating some small animation Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ZBrush?

The application was some time slow working or loading process of tools taking time some times not at all time a lil bit slow after some hard effects we are doing with over avatars Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is ZBrush solving and how is that benefiting you?

Solving the problem by creating 3D character was easy with the help of Zbrush tool or effects or graphic brushes motion effects lights effects colour effects it's beneficial for creating more realistic avtar with the help of all tools or features also creating small animation movies with that software Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about ZBrush?

The performance of ZBrush is excellent. Sculpting tools best of class & is very well supported by an active community Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ZBrush?

The UI is still difficult to master especially if you don't use it everyday. Also the support structures have recently changed making it less attractive to own a perpetual license rather than to subscribe to the software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is ZBrush solving and how is that benefiting you?

I usually start sculpts in Blender because I find it easier to blockout & being a sculpt, but when I reach a polycount that Blender will start to struggle with I know that ZBrush will handle it flawlessly. This helps me to create higher detailed models than I would be able to otherwise. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.