3D Artist No. 120

We didn’t expect ZBrush 4R8 to come after 4R7. We also certainly didn’t expect the next one after that to be ZBrush 2018, the new nomenclature for Pixologic’s phenomenal tool. With new features like Sculptris Pro, Project Primitive and PolyGroupIt, ZBrush has never looked more exciting especially as it’s a free upgrade for all existing users. So we gathered a bunch of beta testers to talk new workflows, getting the most out of the new version and to talk in-depth about creating more efficient art. Check it out on page 30. As well as this, we’ve got a step-by-step guide from our cover artist Nelson Tai on creating pro hard surface vehicle designs with ZBrush 2018 on page 38, as well as an expert review from Pablo Muñoz Gomez on page…

NELSON TAI artstation.com/nelsontai Nelson is a concept designer at FATface in Hong Kong. He lends his expertise to our feature on ZBrush 2018 on page 30 and teaches us how to create stunning vehicle designs on page 38. 3DArtist username ntai FARID GHANBARI renderburger.com Farid is a CG generalist at 3FX Inc, and this issue he has returned to 3D Artist to give us a masterclass on rendering and on V-Ray. You can read his techniques on page 54. 3DArtist username Farid DANIEL THIGER artstation.com/dete Daniel is lead environment artist at Bungie. His expertise has seen his collaboration with Allegorithmic for their Signature Series. Learn from his excellent texturing skills on page 46. 3DArtist username danielthiger LUCAS STRINGHETTI lucasvfx.com Lucas is an art director and VFX artist with a strong working knowledge of natural phenomena simulations. He reveals how he…

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“Over the years of my creative journey, I have come across many challenges as a self-taught 3D artist. I have gained most of my experience from participating in various competitions and challenges. This image is somewhat a celebration of the challenges and constraints I overcame, the king being a representation of the artist left standing over the battles he conquered”Tanaka Musewe, King, 2018 Tanaka Musewe 3DArtistOnline username: VLANN.Z Tanaka is a self-taught 3D artist with six years’ CG experience. He is studying visual arts Software Blender, Photoshop, Substance Painter Work in progress… “This is a personal project that I did in my free time. I got inspired by dioramas and wanted to create something similar, with a focus on realistic rendering and cartoony proportions. I gathered references from Paranorman and Frankenweenie. Fun project!”Fellipe Beckman, Tiny…

There may be a plethora of questions surrounding virtual reality in 2018, but one thing that has never been in doubt is its potential. For decades the likes of The Lawnmower Man, The Matrix and Ready Player One have dared to dream up the possibilities in popular fiction. Now 3D Artist is lifting the lid on its current potential and where it might be heading. When Oculus kickstarted the virtual revolution at the beginning of the decade it didn’t take long for fellow creators and innovators to take notice of the opportunities this new technology presented. The likes of Google and Valve began to work on rival hardware while creatives explored ways in which to incorporate the fledgling medium into their art. We spoke to two such creators, as well as…