ZBrush 3 for Windows Essentials

Introduction
Welcome
Using the example files
Overview

1. The ZBrush Interface
Understanding pixols
Establishing canvas size and color
Positioning 3D objects
Working with trays and palettes
Sculpting models in Edit mode
Discovering sculpting brushes
Saving models
Managing memory in ZBrush
Setting interface preferences

2. Working with 3D Models and Primitives
Customizing the startup 3D meshes
Deforming 3D models
Activating symmetry
Creating armatures with ZSphere
Posing armatures with ZSphere
Working with levels of detail
Masking geometry
Hiding and showing polygons
Organizing geometry using polygroups
Extruding geometry with edge loops to make necks and ears
Creating sharp edges with the Crease tool
Adding parts to your model with subtools
Posing models with Transpose pt. 1
Installing the Subtool Master plugin
Posing models with Transpose pt. 2
Installing the Transpose Master plugin

3. Digital Sculpting
Sculpting with brushes
Choosing stroke types
Using Lazy Mouse
Sculpting fine details with alphas
Creating alphas
Creating stencils from alphas
Storing morph targets
Isolating details with 3D layers
Building surfaces by extracting meshes

4. Color, Texture, and Materials
Picking colors
Applying textures
Creating seamless textures
Painting models
Mapping 3D model texture coordinates
Adding sculpture reference planes
Applying materials
Modifying standard materials
Applying MatCap materials
Creating MatCap materials
Creating bump maps
Painting with photos

5. Using ZBrush Sculpts in Other 3D Programs
Exporting models
Importing models

6. Illustrating with ZBrush
Getting started with 2.5D tools
Modifying paintbrushes with stroke types
Positioning strokes and models on the canvas
Using snapshots
Understanding ZSub and ZCut
Creating document layers
Applying transparency
Lighting the canvas
Rendering in ZBrush
Tuning shadows
Baking lighting into the graphic
Creating a sense of depth using fog

7. Movies, Macros, and ZScripts
Recording ZBrush movies
Using macros and ZScripts

8. Top 14 Pitfalls for Beginners
Can't rotate or move the model
Can't sculpt on the model
Can't adjust the lighting
Can't control disappearing strokes
Can't move objects smoothly with the Gyro
Can't move the model on the canvas
Can't see some parts of the model
Can't subdivide the model
Can't control the pivot of the model
Can't maintain symmetry
Can't control subtools
Can't rotate with Transpose without distorting the model
Can't activate the Transpose tool
Can't get rid of blurriness on the mask

Conclusion
Goodbye