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Seeing Is Believing

Published on December 29, 2014 in 3D Printing, Industry and Pixologic News. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .
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This graduating class scores top honours by leaping from the pages of the high school year book and into the 3D printed future. It looks like the trend for keeping your friends close is about to take on a new meaning. Students at the Seoul National School for the Blind are among the first to embark on the journey of being immortalized in plastic. The 3D printed busts were developed in an effort to help visually impaired students remember what their classmates look like. Check out how ZBrush helped these bright young graduates bounce off the screen and into the printed world.

 

 

Uncharted Realism

Published on December 29, 2014 in Games and Pixologic News. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .
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There’s no question that the latest home console experience is the greatest thing to happen to your living room since TV dinners. The newest addition to the Uncharted franchise sees the details dialed up to an uncanny level. The guys and gals at Naughty Dog are really doing their part to push the envelope! Take a closer look at the future of console gaming.

The Golden Pixie Comes Home

Published on December 22, 2014 in Pixologic News and ZBrush Industry Spotlight. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .
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Studio Daily’s Peter Plantec, recently announced this year’s recipients for the Golden Pixie awards. You guessed it, ZBrush took home the hardware for best digital sculpting software. ZBrush wasn’t the only winner. Be sure to check out the other incredible recipients including VFX guru, professor Paul Debevec. Here’s to the winners and best of luck next year!

Taste Worth Smiling For

Published on December 5, 2014 in Featured ZBC Threads and Pixologic News. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , .
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ZBrush artist ajuricic brings a Jean-Baptiste Monge piece to into the world of digital clay. Be sure to check out his process for generating surface textures and sculpting details and wrinkles. After the drinks were poured and the bubbles settled, this guy smiled his way onto the Top Row. You can see an entire collection of Top Row candidates inside the ZBrush Top Row Gallery.

 

The Collection Grows

Published on December 3, 2014 in Education, Industry, Pixologic News and Sculpting. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , .
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ZBrush artists Dan Crossland and Blur Studio’s Alessandro Baldasseroni take 3DTotal’s anatomical reference figures to the next level!

“3DTotal introduces a new series of anatomical reference figures for artists, offering the male anatomy in a full planar model – designed by popular demand! – Plus new full nude and full écorché versions. We also reveal how to create convincing bio-suits for male characters that fit the human anatomy perfectly!”

Visit the 3DTotal KickStarter page to help bring this latest offering to life.

 

Fighting For The Lion’s Share

Published on December 2, 2014 in Industry, Pixologic News, Sculpting and VFX for Films. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , .
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Jumping from the “squared circle” to the big screen has come naturally for wrestling icon, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.

If you “smell what the Rock is cooking”, chances are it involves another box office hit. Be sure to check out a behind the scenes breakdown of Hercules in this FXGuide interview. You’ll hear how concept artist Rob Bliss and the Weta Workshop used ZBrush to bring a sixteen foot lion to life. FXGuide is a premier publication committed to continually giving readers the goods on how their favorite special effects come to life.

Under The Surface

Published on December 2, 2014 in Pixologic News and Sculpting. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .
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ZBrushCentral is the place to see the latest in digital sculpting goodness from around the world. This recent addition sees Acornboy aka Sam Greenwell bring an enchanted moment under the sea to life. Check out more from this talented “digital clay slinger” inside his user gallery.

Join Pixologic at the CTN Animation Expo 2014

Published on November 11, 2014 in Illustration, Industry, Pixologic News and Toys & Collectibles. 0 Comments Tags: , , .
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Join Pixologic at the CTN Animation Expo 2014 from November 21st – 23rd 2014  in Burbank (CA) as we present renowned film and gaming artists giving live ZBrush demonstrations.

In case you haven’t heard, CTN is short for the Creative Talent Network and the expo will no doubt be a hot bed for creative talent. With live demonstrations, networking receptions, master workshops, panel discussions and professional exhibits, you can bet on this year’s expo being more popular than ever!

Some of the artists appearing at the ZBrush booth (B52) include:

  • Michael DeFeo (Freelance Artist: Despicable Me 2, The Lorax, Ice Age 4)
  • Chadwick Dusenbery (Freelance Artist)
  • Shaun Absher (Disney Animation)
  • Dylan Ekren (Disney Animation)
  • Alena Wooten (Disney Animation)
  • Matt Thorup (Disney Animation)
  • Tyler Bolyard (Nickelodeon Animation Studio)
  • Danny Williams (Dreamworks Animation)
  • Leticia Reinaldo (Freelance Artist: Frozen,Tinker Bell and the Pirate Fairy, Muppets Most Wanted)
  • Steve Lord (McFarlane Toys)

To learn more about the artists, view some of their artwork and see a presentation schedule, visit the CTN Animation Expo UGM Page.

See you there!

Building A New Age Warrior

Published on November 10, 2014 in Advertising, Industry, Pixologic News and Sculpting. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , .
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It’s no secret that the Trojan Horse Was A Unicorn Festival 2014 went off like a roman candle exploding in the night. In a well-deserved feature interview with FXGuide, the team at Techno Image  are finally getting the exposure they deserve. Comprised of  Guilherme Proença, Lucas Leibholz, Pedro Conti, Tiago Hoisel and Rodnei Bassani, this team is a force to be reckoned with. Visit ZBrushCentral to see more of how this incredible trailer was brought to life with a little help from ZBrush.

If you are a ZBlog follower, you’ll no doubt have heard and seen their exploits before. Notable for their work in commercial advertising, the crew is poised to continue leaving a mark on the industry. Find out more about the Trojan Horse Was A Unicorn Festival by visiting their homepage.

Forca!

Un-Boxing The Many Faces of Laika

Published on November 10, 2014 in 3D Printing, Industry and Pixologic News. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , .
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Laika takes 3D printing to the next level with the fan-favorite, “Boxtrolls”. In this FXGuide exclusive, you’ll find out how ZBrush helped bring an unprecedented number of 3D printed expressions to life. It’s enough to make our printed heads spin.

Be sure to check out more from this talented group of artists by visiting their homepage.

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