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ZBrush 4R8 is all about a

super combination of tools
that take hard-surface
modelling to the next level

Lucas Cuenca

you can stop, rotate the model, then continue
the brushstroke exactly where you left off
without breaking your pattern. In short, it
opens up loads of possibilities for doing line
work around a model with very little hassle.
You can tweak the snap distance settings to
your preference.
“The new Lazy Mouse 2.0 is amazing,”
enthuses Double Negative’s Lucas Cuenca.
“And overall I think that ZBrush 4R8 is all
about a super combination of tools that take
hard-surface modelling to the next level.”
3D TEXT
Creating 3D icons, logos and text may not be
the irst thing that comes to mind when you
think of ZBrush, but the 4R8 release brings
some nifty tools so you don’t have to leave the
application to add this kind of detail to your
sculptures (or indeed if you want to simply
create a logotype directly within the app). You
can create 3D text in real-time, or use an SVG
ile to create your own logo for placement on
any surface in the app. Combine this with the
new Live Boolean system and you can create
quick engravings and embosses, with full
control at all times.

LIGHTBOX IMPROVEMENTS
The ZBrush Lightbox now gives you the ability
to quickly access your iles worked on in
previous ZBrush sessions. What’s more, the
new Go To Folder option enables you to
navigate your complete ile system directly
within the Lightbox. There’s also a number of
new starter projects and materials included in
the 4R8 release.

MORE NEW FEATURES!
• Alpha Streaks – random alpha brush strokes
• Alpha 3D – convert any shape or sculpture
into a 2D alpha
• Brush Magnify with pressure sensitivity
• Plug-in updates – better integration with
Photoshop and 3D printing
• Sculpteo link – instant online 3D printing
• Better UI – numerous interface tweaks
• Language support: English, Chinese
(Simpliied), French, German, Japanese,
Korean and Spanish – and you can switch
between languages at any time. It is also
Enlightened one possible to create your own custom translation
by Vichar BN
that can be shared with others.
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