How to master ZSphere basics on iPad

ZBrush for iPad tutorial
(Image credit: Glen Southern)
Expert tip: overcoming fiddly symmetry

ZBrush for iPad tutorial

(Image credit: Glen Southern )

We often use Symmetry when making creatures. It’s the same with ZSpheres, but can be a little bit tricky to get just right when you want them dead on the centre line. When drawing a new ZSphere, if it’s preceded by a green dot it means it’s right on the centre, rather than two very small dots.

ZSpheres are a popular way of making a shape that an artist can then sculpt on, and until this year were only available in the desktop versions of ZBrush. But now ZBrush for iPad has landed thanks to Maxon. You may know that name if you use Cinema 4D.

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Glen Southern

Glen runs SouthernGFX, a small Cheshire-based studio specialising in character and creature design, which creates assets for TV and film. Clients include SKY, Wacom and Oculus Medium and the studio has an impressive project list that features 3D models for Game of Thrones' house sigils. He's been using and training ZBrush for over 15 years and is a Wacom Ambassador for the UK and Ireland. 

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