Low poly help

Dominik523

Hey guys! I have to ask you for some help regarding creating low poly models in Zbrush.
I really like work from one guy that made this:



I asked him on the twitter how to make them and he told me this:
start with a mid res model -> flatten brushes to find shapes i like -> retopo. backscene objects - > polyreduction modifiers

Could someone explain to me how to use flatten brushes and stuff like that? I just don't get it. Will those brushes make like boxy shapes or they are for something else?
I would really like to start working on low poly character models but I really need help with some advices. I hope I'm not bothering you too much!
Thank you!

-Kindly regards, Dom

Obscura

Actually there are a bunch of polygon reduction tools in Zbrush that would give you this look with a few clicks. Zremeshes, DecimationMaster are just a few to mention.

Dominik523

So I would need to model a shape of a character that isn't low poly and then in the end, I would apply different modifiers to make it low poly, right?
Is there any other way that I would start modeling instantly in low poly that isn't too hard?

Obscura

"So I would need to model a shape of a character that isn't low poly and then in the end, I would apply different modifiers to make it low poly, right?" <-- yes.

"Is there any other way that I would start modeling instantly in low poly that isn't too hard?" <--- yes, model a lowpoly, done. lol.

Dominik523

Well, what I actually wanted to ask was would it be easier to model it as high poly and then do a retopo insted of low poly modeling from the start?
I would like to start my modeling right with low poly from the start but I have no idea which tools should I use so it wouldn't be too hard.

Obscura

Use whatever you find easy...Thats always depends on the person...If you are familiar with traditional polygonal modeling, and you find it easy, then do that. If you find making highpoly easier, then do that. Its up to you.

Dominik523

Alright. Thanks for your help Obscura.