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100 ZBrush Reviews
4.7 out of 5
100 ZBrush Reviews
4.7 out of 5

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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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.