ZBrushCore thoughts
polycounter lvl 7
I made a video about ZBrushCore
For anyone who want to do stuff for games, the limited advanced features might be problem I think, especially lack of UV. I just wonder who is the target audience for this app really? 3D print sculptors?
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Comparison page of features between Zbrush and Zbrush Core: http://zbrushcore.com/features
Zbrushcore on the other hand looks completely worthless. No auto retopo, no uvmapping, very limited texturing. What's the point? Sculptris is a far better option and it's free. I've even heard of some preferring sculptris to zbrush for rough layouts of models and then further detailing in zbrush.
I feel this is appeal to those who make 3D printing models. I kinda get that feeling because it has some 3D printing features that even 4R7 don't have atm.
As for the lack of UVs and texturing - does anyone really do texturing in zbrush? It`s so outdated anyways.. Polypaint - maybe, but texturing? I delete UVs everytime I start sculpting, because it works much faster on higher subdivisions and also saves lots of saved .ztl size.
ZCore might be a good option for those who want to get into sculpting, but are not sure whether they need it or not. Upgrade path Core->full version will be offered, Pixologic mentioned it at the summit.
And there are lots of other "cheap crippled" 3d software on the market which is targeted the same way.
ZCore is perfect for people that just want to use the dynamesh boolean workflow.
Be great for those, like myself, who haven't done much sculpting. I only recently tried out the trial of 4R7 and have to say I loved it. Was apprehensive about using a pen at first but found the controls and UI very instinctive. Actually struggled going back to Max and panning around scenes!
I've been putting off buying Zbrush as I need to upgrade my PC to be able to use it effectively, but noticed that Core had a poly limit to it (20 mill I think?), means at least I could get some practice in.
I didn't do the full workflow for high to low using the trial, but will Core allow that workflow to still happen? Exporting the mesh to Max, for example, and creating the low in there?
"It will be possible to upgrade from ZBrushCore to ZBrush. The details of this are still being worked out and will be released prior to launch."
I know nothing more than that
ZCore Launches October 14th and it has a 20% pre-order discount until that date.
"Pixologic hasn’t announced a release date for ZBrush 4R8, so it will presumably come out some time after ZBrushCore ships on 14 October."
As someone who has always struggled a bit with the transforms I think I'm most excited about the new gizmo.
The storepage as well as homepage for ZbrushCore says:
"If you …
Zbrush Core is for you. (http://store.pixologic.com/ZBrushCore/)(http://zbrushcore.com/)
This list is also included via slide and mentioned during the ZbrushSummit by Pixologic's Paul Gaboury. (http://livestream.com/pixologic/events/6387612/videos/137430095)
This page (https://pixologic.com/zbrushcore/) at Pixologic however, describes it as such:
"ZBrushCore is designed for users who are new to 3D as well as illustrators, students and 3D printing enthusiasts."
This description is also used for the announcement thread here (http://www.zbrushcentral.com/showthread.php?202273-Announcing-ZBrushCore).
With that observation in mind, it looks like they goofed on up the target audience. The current limitations and feature sets seem to imply the second target is accurate "newbies, students and 3D print enthusiasts", rather than the other marketing bits including "Indy Game Developers, animators and vfx artist".
Daf
From my perspective the usability and limitations of ZCore are in the same league with other "crippled" software. I wouldn't use it myself, as I`m already spoiled by full version of zbrush, but I wouldn't use maya LT or modo indie either.
For those who are new to the industry - thats another story.