

New modelling options, include ZModeler – where low poly ‘box’ modeling meets ZBrush’s standard tools to quickly create shapes, fuse polygons, delete blocks of geometry and more with promised ease of use.Įlsewhere, designs with a less ‘computer generated’ feel can be achieved with the Surface Noise system, improved to combine noise sources.

New 64-Bit support should allow the user’s workstation to tap all available memory and processing power for more details, complex models, and importantly, faster operations. The biggest announcement is the new KeyShot 5 integration, giving fast moving modellers a render option that gets quick and simple results. Pixologic has launched the latest version of its much loved ZBrush modeller, release 4R7, adding in some features that have been much longed for by its users.

Trial downloads are available from KeyShot's website.ZBrush 4R7 has new modelling options and KeyShot 5 integration The ZBrush to KeyShot Bridge plug-in by itself, for users who want to bridge ZBrush with their existing KeyShot Pro ($1995) or KeyShot HD ($995) software, is $149. Note that KeyShot for ZBrush will only work with ZBrush files. Pixologic ZBrush 4R7 is $795, or a free upgrade for existing users. KeyShot for ZBrush, including the bridge plug-in, is set to sell for $349, with an introductory price of $249, for Mac OS X and Windows 32-bit or 64-bit. SubTools, PolyPaint and MatCaps are maintained through the transfer process, and there are no software limits on the output resolution. The KeyShot for ZBrush workflow includes all of KeyShot's features, including material and lighting presets, the companies said. Image at top of page by Marco Plouffe image above by Cki Vang Artists send updated versions of the ZBrush mesh to KeyShot for rendering with a single click, then continue to work in ZBrush. The new KeyShot for ZBrush is a standalone renderer that integrates with ZBrush through a new ZBrush to KeyShot bridge plug-in that can be activated inside the newly released ZBrush 4R7. KeyShot creator Luxion and ZBrush maker Pixologic announced a new workflow allowing ZBrush users to render models using KeyShot.
