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Nelios: Fixed polycount links (and a typo)

2015-11-03T12:06:29Z

Fixed polycount links (and a typo)

EricChadwick: summary

2015-05-12T20:17:34Z

summary

EricChadwick: image fixes, link fixes

2014-09-16T15:55:39Z

image fixes, link fixes

Cheeseplus: 7 revisions

2014-07-29T08:42:24Z

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EricChadwick: New Maquette Sculpting Workflow in ZBrush 4R4

2013-05-06T22:23:53Z

New Maquette Sculpting Workflow in ZBrush 4R4

EricChadwick: Per's post about sub-d

2012-12-18T16:43:41Z

Per's post about sub-d

EricChadwick: CategoryCharacter

2012-08-03T14:57:38Z

CategoryCharacter

EricChadwick: More Info links

2010-08-27T00:11:55Z

EricChadwick: more info

2010-08-17T15:45:59Z

more info

EricChadwick: More Information

2010-08-17T15:30:06Z

More Information

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 * [[Image:sculpt_zbrushfurfabtorres.png]] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcNnCCpNaco Fur Tutorial timelapse] - by ''[http://www.youtube.com/user/fabtorres fabtorres]''. Silent timelapse showing the sculpting of a small section of fur on a sphere.
 * [[Image:sculpt_zbrushintrobook.png]] [http://www.amazon.com/Introducing-ZBrush-Eric-Keller/dp/0470262796 Introducing ZBrush] - by ''[http://www.bloopatone.com/blog/ Eric Keller]''. ($) Book with in-depth introduction to ZBrush 3.1 (ZBrushCentral [http://www.zbrushcentral.com/showthread.php?t=64373 thread here]).
-* [[Image:sculpt_repeatedpatterns.png]] [http://boards.polycount.net/showthread.php?t=71712 Sculpting methods for repeated patterns] - Polycount Forum thread. How to lay down a repeating pattern like scales, knitted cloth, fur, etc.
+* [[Image:sculpt_repeatedpatterns.png]] [http://polycount.com/discussion/71712 Sculpting methods for repeated patterns] - Polycount Forum thread. How to lay down a repeating pattern like scales, knitted cloth, fur, etc.
 == Hard-Surface Sculpting ==
-Most mechanical modeling is done with [[Subdivision Surface Modeling]] but digital sculpting apps can also be used for mechanical work. [http://www.polycount.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1681271&postcount=46 A great post the explains why sub-d is better].
+Most mechanical modeling is done with [[Subdivision Surface Modeling]] but digital sculpting apps can also be used for mechanical work. [http://polycount.com/discussion/comment/1681271/#Comment_1681271 A great post the explains why sub-d is better].
 * [[Image:sculpt_cardwellmudboxhardsurfaces.png]] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=126YvIpwXHQ Mudbox - Hardsurface Forms - Freestyle] - by ''[http://ca.linkedin.com/pub/dave-cardwell/1/318/b0b Dave Cardwell]'' In-depth video tutorial with voice-over.
 * [[Image:sculpt_mechanicalmoondonghwa.png]] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Skp_HSyCV0E ZBrush - Mechanical Sculpting timelapse] - by ''[http://blog.naver.com/dilblo moondonghwa]'' Music-only timelapse showing bio-mechanical sculpting techniques.
 * [[Image:sculpt_preservinghardedges.png]] [http://vimeo.com/9473973 ZBrush - Preserving Hard Edges From Maya To ZBrush] - by ''[http://vimeo.com/nickz Nick Zuccarello]''In-depth video tutorial with voice-over.
-* [[Image:sculpt_hardedgehighpoly.png]] [http://boards.polycount.net/showthread.php?t=47041 Hard edge - highpoly] - a Polycount Fprum thread.
+* [[Image:sculpt_hardedgehighpoly.png]] [http://polycount.com/discussion/47041 Hard edge - highpoly] - a Polycount Forum thread.
 == More Information ==

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−	Character sculpting is the process of creating a high-resolution 3D model with a series of painting strokes, using ~~a pressure-sensitive tablet or screen~~. Usually the details from these models are baked into a [[~~NormalMap~~]] for a lower-resolution in-game model.	+	Character sculpting is the process of creating a high-resolution 3D model with a series of painting strokes, using [[Tools#3D_Sculpting_Software\|3D sculpting software]]. Usually the details from these models are [[Texture Baking\|baked]] into a [[Normal map]] for a lower-resolution in-game model.

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 Character sculpting is the process of creating a high-resolution 3D model with a series of painting strokes, using a pressure-sensitive tablet or screen. Usually the details from these models are baked into a [[NormalMap]] for a lower-resolution in-game model.
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 == Sculpting Tutorials ==
 These tutorials cover hard-to-find subject matter, or they offer in-depth explanations of reasoning and technique. If you're looking for music-only timelapse head sculpt videos, they're widely available [http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&tbs=vid:1&q=time+lapse+head+sculpt elsewhere].
-* [http://www.isculptstuff.com/search?q=maquette+zbrush New Maquette Sculpting Workflow in ZBrush 4R4] by Ryan Kingslien of [http://www.zbrushworkshops.com/ ZBrushWorkshops].
+* [[Image:sculpt_zbrushclothestutorial.png]] [http://www.selwy.com/2009/zbrush-clothes-tutorial/ ZBrush Clothes Tutorial] - by ''[http://www.selwy.com Benjamin "Selwy" Leitgeb]''. In-depth tutorial about how to model folds, with references and videos.
-* [[Image:CharacterSculpting$sculpt_zbrushclothestutorial.png]] <<BR>> [http://www.selwy.com/2009/zbrush-clothes-tutorial/ ZBrush Clothes Tutorial] - by ''[http://www.selwy.com Benjamin "Selwy" Leitgeb]''<<BR>>In-depth tutorial about how to model folds, with references and videos.<<BR>><<BR>>
+* [[Image:sculpt_mashrumishuclothing.png]] [http://www.fx81.com/blog.htm Shirt, Pants, Facial Sculpting Timelapse Videos] - by ''[http://www.fx81.com/info.htm Mashru "MM" Mishu]''. Silent timelapse videos showing the sculpting of clothing and facial features.
-* [[Image:CharacterSculpting$sculpt_mashrumishuclothing.png]] <<BR>> [http://www.fx81.com/blog.htm Shirt, Pants, Facial Sculpting Timelapse Videos] - by ''[http://www.fx81.com/info.htm Mashru "MM" Mishu]''<<BR>>Silent timelapse videos showing the sculpting of clothing and facial features.<<BR>><<BR>>
+* [[Image:sculpt_zbrushfurfabtorres.png]] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcNnCCpNaco Fur Tutorial timelapse] - by ''[http://www.youtube.com/user/fabtorres fabtorres]''. Silent timelapse showing the sculpting of a small section of fur on a sphere.
-* [[Image:CharacterSculpting$sculpt_zbrushfurfabtorres.png]] <<BR>> [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcNnCCpNaco Fur Tutorial timelapse] - by ''[http://www.youtube.com/user/fabtorres fabtorres]''<<BR>>Silent timelapse showing the sculpting of a small section of fur on a sphere.<<BR>><<BR>>
+* [[Image:sculpt_zbrushintrobook.png]] [http://www.amazon.com/Introducing-ZBrush-Eric-Keller/dp/0470262796 Introducing ZBrush] - by ''[http://www.bloopatone.com/blog/ Eric Keller]''. ($) Book with in-depth introduction to ZBrush 3.1 (ZBrushCentral [http://www.zbrushcentral.com/showthread.php?t=64373 thread here]).
-* [[Image:CharacterSculpting$sculpt_zbrushintrobook.png]] <<BR>> [http://www.amazon.com/Introducing-ZBrush-Eric-Keller/dp/0470262796 Introducing ZBrush] - by ''[http://www.bloopatone.com/blog/ Eric Keller]''<<BR>>($) Book with in-depth introduction to ZBrush 3.1 (ZBrushCentral [http://www.zbrushcentral.com/showthread.php?t=64373 thread here])<<BR>><<BR>>
+* [[Image:sculpt_repeatedpatterns.png]] [http://boards.polycount.net/showthread.php?t=71712 Sculpting methods for repeated patterns] - Polycount Forum thread. How to lay down a repeating pattern like scales, knitted cloth, fur, etc.
-* [[Image:CharacterSculpting$sculpt_repeatedpatterns.png]] <<BR>>[http://boards.polycount.net/showthread.php?t=71712 Sculpting methods for repeated patterns] - a ''[http://boards.polycount.net/ Polycount]'' thread<<BR>>How to lay down a repeating pattern like scales, knitted cloth, fur, etc.<<BR>><<BR>>
 == Hard-Surface Sculpting ==
 Most mechanical modeling is done with [[Subdivision Surface Modeling]] but digital sculpting apps can also be used for mechanical work. [http://www.polycount.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1681271&postcount=46 A great post the explains why sub-d is better].
-* [[Image:CharacterSculpting$sculpt_cardwellmudboxhardsurfaces.png]] <<BR>> [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=126YvIpwXHQ Mudbox - Hardsurface Forms - Freestyle] - by ''[http://ca.linkedin.com/pub/dave-cardwell/1/318/b0b Dave Cardwell]''<<BR>>In-depth video tutorial with voice-over.<<BR>><<BR>>
+* [[Image:sculpt_cardwellmudboxhardsurfaces.png]] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=126YvIpwXHQ Mudbox - Hardsurface Forms - Freestyle] - by ''[http://ca.linkedin.com/pub/dave-cardwell/1/318/b0b Dave Cardwell]'' In-depth video tutorial with voice-over.
-* [[Image:CharacterSculpting$sculpt_mechanicalmoondonghwa.png]] <<BR>> [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Skp_HSyCV0E ZBrush - Mechanical Sculpting timelapse] - by ''[http://blog.naver.com/dilblo moondonghwa]''<<BR>>Music-only timelapse showing bio-mechanical sculpting techniques.<<BR>><<BR>>
+* [[Image:sculpt_mechanicalmoondonghwa.png]] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Skp_HSyCV0E ZBrush - Mechanical Sculpting timelapse] - by ''[http://blog.naver.com/dilblo moondonghwa]'' Music-only timelapse showing bio-mechanical sculpting techniques.
-* [[Image:CharacterSculpting$sculpt_preservinghardedges.png]] <<BR>> [http://vimeo.com/9473973 ZBrush - Preserving Hard Edges From Maya To ZBrush] - by ''[http://vimeo.com/nickz Nick Zuccarello]''<<BR>>In-depth video tutorial with voice-over.<<BR>><<BR>>
+* [[Image:sculpt_preservinghardedges.png]] [http://vimeo.com/9473973 ZBrush - Preserving Hard Edges From Maya To ZBrush] - by ''[http://vimeo.com/nickz Nick Zuccarello]''In-depth video tutorial with voice-over.
-* [[Image:CharacterSculpting$sculpt_hardedgehighpoly.png]] <<BR>>
+* [[Image:sculpt_hardedgehighpoly.png]] [http://boards.polycount.net/showthread.php?t=47041 Hard edge - highpoly] - a Polycount Fprum thread.
- [http://boards.polycount.net/showthread.php?t=47041 Hard edge - highpoly] - a ''[http://boards.polycount.net/ Polycount]'' thread <<BR>><<BR>>
 == More Information ==
-* [[Category:Tools#A3D_Sculpting_Software|3D Sculpting Software]]
+* [[Tools#3D_Sculpting_Software]]
 * [[BaseMesh]]
-* [[Category:Topology]]
+* [[:Category:Topology]]
 * [[EnvironmentSculpting]]
 * [[ReTopologyModeling]]

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 These tutorials cover hard-to-find subject matter, or they offer in-depth explanations of reasoning and technique. If you're looking for music-only timelapse head sculpt videos, they're widely available [http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&tbs=vid:1&q=time+lapse+head+sculpt elsewhere].
 * [[Image:CharacterSculpting$sculpt_zbrushclothestutorial.png]] <<BR>> [http://www.selwy.com/2009/zbrush-clothes-tutorial/ ZBrush Clothes Tutorial] - by ''[http://www.selwy.com Benjamin "Selwy" Leitgeb]''<<BR>>In-depth tutorial about how to model folds, with references and videos.<<BR>><<BR>>
 * [[Image:CharacterSculpting$sculpt_mashrumishuclothing.png]] <<BR>> [http://www.fx81.com/blog.htm Shirt, Pants, Facial Sculpting Timelapse Videos] - by ''[http://www.fx81.com/info.htm Mashru "MM" Mishu]''<<BR>>Silent timelapse videos showing the sculpting of clothing and facial features.<<BR>><<BR>>

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 == Hard-Surface Sculpting ==
-Most mechanical modeling is done with [[Subdivision Surface Modeling]] but digital sculpting apps can also be used for mechanical work.
+Most mechanical modeling is done with [[Subdivision Surface Modeling]] but digital sculpting apps can also be used for mechanical work. [http://www.polycount.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1681271&postcount=46 A great post the explains why sub-d is better].
 * [[Image:CharacterSculpting$sculpt_cardwellmudboxhardsurfaces.png]] <<BR>> [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=126YvIpwXHQ Mudbox - Hardsurface Forms - Freestyle] - by ''[http://ca.linkedin.com/pub/dave-cardwell/1/318/b0b Dave Cardwell]''<<BR>>In-depth video tutorial with voice-over.<<BR>><<BR>>

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 == More Information ==
-See [[Category:Tools#A3D_Sculpting_Software|Category:Tools]] for sculpting apps, see [[EnvironmentSculpting]] for environment-based tutorials, see [[BaseMesh]] for downloadable meshes and base mesh modeling advice.
+* [[Category:Tools#A3D_Sculpting_Software|Category:Tools: 3D Sculpting Software]]
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 [[Category:CharacterModeling]]