Mesh extraction for clothing?

MainManiac

Mesh extraction seems simple for stuff like tight tshirts or clothes, but its not every popular, is there any reason for this?

Ace-Angel

You said it yourself:

Mesh extraction seems simple for stuff like tight tshirts or clothes

For other type of clothing, you will need make a different mesh that has drastically different topology. Skirts, jackets, high heels, boots.

Unless you're asking for something else?

MainManiac

Ah, I just never hear anyone mention it, I figured there was a benefit to a basemesh for that sort of thing but I guess not, especially when you're just going to retopo

Damien_B

I use it all the time. Its great for quick clothes. and its great for a tshirt or pants to have the same basic topology as your base mesh.

edit
I do most of my extractions for an animatable mesh in a traditional 3d modeler like silo..but you could use zbrush for sure.