How to get start to model.sculpt just from one reference

BojanStankovski

Hey guys, i really want some tips about this. I found really good reference from character,creature or hard surface things, But the problem is, i only found for example one peace of reference.Most of them are from Cghub site.

How should i start sculpting in ZBrush for just one image, and i don't have like orthographic view.

gsokol

You can go off of one image if you are confident enough with your anatomy to do that.

If not, maybe try to find some more similar reference to go off of, or even try drawing the other views you need, even if its just block out shapes without detail, that can probably help keep you on track.

Vio

why not try drawing topology over the image first just to get an idea of how the shape will translate to 3d?

Alberto Rdrgz

most of the time i get references for jobs that are super small and blurry. That's your job to translate it. No trick to it, just use your best judgment.

DrunkShaman

BojanStankovski wrote: »

How should i start sculpting in ZBrush for just one image, and i don't have like orthographic view.

I started figure drawing and drawing characters and all. Through anatomy books, sculpting tutorials and sketching tutorials, you kind of start getting the idea of how things would flow in 3d when sculpting. That goes for soft / hard surface, organic surfaces, etc.

If you apply my method you will have to draw one character from many different angles. Bare in mind that reference image would be required when you are about to detail the 3d model.

BojanStankovski

What do you mean to draw a topology over a concept art?

DO i really need to draw a character from different angles? I am not really good at drawing, actually i am 9 for that, i want to be more 3d guy, than 2d.

Selaznog

If you're 9 maybe you shouldn't be using 3d programs? Like, go for it, but it will be frustrating.

Justin Meisse

Texturing is drawing, learn to like it!