Online ZBrush Workshop 2017 _ Old
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Welcome to my Online ZBrush Workshop!
Class was split into 2 sessions.
Class started on Tuesday June 27th, 2017 and was streamlined weekly every Tuesdays.
The workshop lasted for 10 weeks (Until end of August 2017)
If you want to join you can only do so by watching the live sessions which have all been recorded.
ZBrush Pixologic will the main tool, and we shall be using Maya 2017 with Arnold as a renderer, with Marmoset Toolbag 3 for the PBR workflow and more to be revealed soon.
Past student feedback
"I was looking for this kind of course for a very long time because doing stylized characters is one thing but doing them with such naturalism as Pierre is whole different story.
I’m always trying to be up to date with the newest tutorials out there and buying this one as a gift for myself was probably the best thing I could do! My intimidation and slow lingering creation changed into much faster and balder approach. Completing the weekly assignments with the great help of Pierre and his tips gave me more than I ever wished to achieve over so short period of time! In two months after this course I did much more and much better works than during the whole year before! There are tips about every aspect you should to know to create stunning characters with lots of stylized feel on them."
Lenart Aleksandra, Warsaw.Poland
Aleksandra work can be seen here: https://www.artstation.com/c4ri
"This course was everything I wanted it to be. Pierre's understanding of anatomy and software took me up a level. He is a dedicated and thoughtful instructor.The course was well organized and very interactive. I feel like this was the missing piece to truly being able to understand and craft sculpts in ZBrush."
Jake Kemper, Florida.USA
"These 10 weeks were exactly what I needed to push my work and abilities even further! The assignments were challenging but way fun and the amount of information and resources we got for such a short period of time was way more than I was expecting. I highly recommend it to anyone who's interested!"
Milton Fernandes , Lisbon. Portugal
Milton work from he workshop can be seen here:
http://www.miltonfernandes.net/mfblog/
https://www.artstation.com/geckoddity
In this course you’ll learn:
The main theme behind the workshop will be how anatomy fundamentals can be used in the stylisation for games, animation, caricature for illustration and 3D Printing. Likeness will be the focus.
- Anatomy - analyzing and breaking down your reference (relationship between muscles and bones)
- Sculpting Digitally using ZBrush - primary /secondary and tertiary forms
- Retopologizing using Dynamesh, ZRemesher and Maya 2017 Quad draw tool
- Unwrapping using UVMaster, Maya Bonus tools and UVLayout
- High poly hair in Maya 2017 with IGS
- Texturing tertiary details using custom Alphas, Polypaint and Projections in Mari
- Baking Normal Maps, Ambient occlusion, roughness, gloss, and specular Maps (and others..)
- Rendering, lighting and shading in Arnold
- and more…
Each week will have a different assignment given out, 10 assignments in total
A closed Facebook group has been created and will serve as a platform to get feedback on your work on your weekly assignment.
I will be going over all aspects of my Pre-production and Production process.
full video on YouTube here
Any questions email me directly here: at <workshop.pierrebenjamin@gmail.com>
Price is set currently at $299 USD Dollars for the 10 classes.
You can pay by installments if you want, contact me for details.
10% Discount apply to full time students enrolled at College - University**
Course outline
Week 1 - Class Overview
Stylisation -
Research VS Reference
Live Demo
Week 2 - Human Anatomy
Theory and practice A
Live Demo
Week 3 - Human Anatomy
Theory and practice A
Critique of First Assignement
Week 4 - Posing
Overall Blockout of Primary Forms
Week 5 - Finishing the high Poly modelling- Secondary and tertiary Forms- intro to Marvelous designer 7
Week 6 - Retopology and UV's using Maya VS ZBrush & Crit
Week 7 -Baking Maps in Substance - Painting Skin in Substance Painter
Week 8 - Textures - Texturing realistic skin for characters projecting texturing XYZ Albedo and Displacement maps onto your mesh with Mari
Week 9 - Creating Hair using core Xgen and Interactive grooming splines in Maya & Crit
Week 10 - Shading lighting & rendering with Arnold in Maya
About me
More of my work can be seen here:
https://www.artstation.com/artist/pierrebenjamin
https://www.facebook.com/artofpierrebenjamin
My name is Pierre, I’m a digital sculptor, specialized in high and low-poly modeling and sculpting. I worked on a freelance basis on various undisclosed NDA projects for Game and Animation companies worldwide.
I also teach part time at HE Level (Higher education) for the University of South Wales in the UK on both BA and MA Game courses.
Any questions please contact me directly at <workshop.pierrebenjamin@gmail.com>
* Some of the 3D artwork featured on the photos above are based upon original 2D concepts by Cory Loftis, the Jungle Book, Ari Kolonkontes, Jason Seiler, Numero 6, Kilart (South Korea), Alberto Camara , etc
If you are able to refer a friend to join on the course, you will get a 20% discount on your subscription. I will email you a discount code directly
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS :
You will need the following software:
- Pixologic ZBrush 4R7p3 and 4R8p2
- Autodesk Maya 2017 update 3
- Substance Painter 2.6
- Marmoset Toolbag 3
- Arnold 4.2 renderer
- Marvelous Designer 6
- Mari - The Foundry
Frequently Asked Questions
-Can you pay using Paypal instead of Gumroad?
Yes, you can, if you don't have a credit /debit card to pay and intend to do a bank transfer via paypal or else, to arrange it contact me at via email at <workshop.pierrebenjamin@gmail.com>
-When does the course start and finish?
The course started on Tuesday 27th of June 2017 and finished on Tuesday 29th of August, It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you want to watch the videos if you can't attend the live sessions.
-How long do you have access to the course content and videos?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
- What level is this course aimed at?
Beginners to intermediate (and more advanced level techniques will be taught as well)
When was the first class session?
Starts June 27th at 8 AM Pacific / 4 PM Eastern
Are they any discount if I'm a student already in full time education?
Yes, you are eligible for a 10% discount on the full price*
*Proof of enrollment will need to be sent out to get the 10% discount code
How long are the live sessions?
The live sessions are two hours long.
When do you get the downloads up?
We get all the downloads of the live sessions here on gumroad
How do I talk to the teacher?
You can talk freely during the class and also via the Facebook group and private forum.
Can I join the online course f it has already started?
Yes you can join at any time ( the workshop is finished now) and catch up by downloading and watching the classes which have already been live.
Are there demonstrations or lectures?
Yes its a mixture of both . All classes will be live and recorded as well. All downloads will be available to you via dropbox.
Refund Policy
In general, there are no refunds for Pierre Benjamin Classes. To obtain a full refund you need to contact us at least 5 days prior to the starting of the course. Regardless of the situation a %5 Processing fee is included on all transactions and will not be refundable. Remember that when you register for a class you hold a seat that cannot be taken by somebody else once class starts, especially on a full to capacity course.
Nevertheless, here are some options we provide to our students that may experience special circumstances:
Request of class cancellation during the first week could qualify for a refund less a 15% cancellation fee.
Request of class cancellation during the second week (prior its 5th day) could qualify for a refund less a 20% cancellation fee, no refunds allowed thereafter.
Request of a Class Transfer for the next term. Transfers from one term to the other could be allowed, however an administrative fee equivalent to the %10 of the course cost before the discounted price (if applicable) will be implemented in order for the student to be confirmed in the next term enrollment. Transfer must be requested within the first week of the course. All transfer requests must be submitted within the same fiscal year the class(es) were purchased otherwise increased transfer fees will apply.
However, should a student be unable to fulfill his/her course obligations ONLY due to illness, personal tragedy, jury duty, or military deployment, please write to us at <workshop.pierrebenjamin@gmail.com> with your Name, Title of Enrolled Course, and the nature of your problem, and we will determine your refund eligibility on an individual basis. Keep in mind some documentation supporting your situation will be requested.
Ultimately, the decision to refund any amount of money will be made totally at Pierre Benjamin online classe's discretion and in consideration of a students participation in the virtual classroom.