How ZBrush Works
Canvas, Edit Mode and Tools. Understand the logic that makes ZBrush different.
Course
Absolute Beginner
EN (EN/PT Subtitles)
13 lessons
ZBrush
Intro to ZBrush: Mushroom.
Your first steps in ZBrush. Start from zero and finish your first complete character: sculpted, painted and rendered.
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Price
$19
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The character you build in this course.
Taught by a Senior Character Artist who lives this process every day inside real studios.
E-Line Media
Angel Studios
PUGA Studios
13 lessons included
One concept per lesson
Every lesson states its goal and ends with a self-check, so you know when you are ready to move on. Lessons 1 to 8 build the foundations, tool by tool. Lessons 9 to 12 are the final project. Lesson 13 is a bonus: the cartoon outline look.
Foundations
Navigation and Setup
Advanced navigation and a sculpting setup that stays out of your way.
Subdivision and Brushes
Resolution levels and the essential brushes you'll use in every sculpt.
Masks and Polygroups
Select, protect and organize your mesh like a character artist.
Gizmo and Transpose
Move, scale and rotate with precision, plus a canvas setup that works for you.
SubTools and Symmetry
Build characters from parts and let symmetry do half the work.
DynaMesh and Resolution
Sculpt freely without worrying about topology running out.
ZRemesher and Polypaint
Clean topology in one click and painting directly on your sculpt.
Final Project: Cute Mushroom
Part 1: Blocking
Build the character's big shapes from simple forms.
Part 2: Shaping and Face
Refine the silhouette and bring the face to life.
Part 3: Details and Polypaint
Surface details and full color, painted inside ZBrush.
Part 4: Render and Export
Render your finished character and export it to share anywhere.
Bonus: The Cartoon Outline Look
Give your sculpt that hand-drawn cartoon look, with the outline you see on the course cover, straight inside ZBrush.
Inside the course
Real lessons, drawn over the screen
Every concept is annotated live on top of ZBrush, so you see exactly where to look.
Never opened ZBrush?
This was made for you.
No prior knowledge needed. Every lesson tells you WHAT you're learning, WHY it matters and the GOAL you should reach before moving on. A step-by-step method built so beginners never feel lost.
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Your instructor
Learn from someone who's inside the industry, not just talking about it.
Hi, I'm Vini Cavalcanti, Senior 3D Character Artist with 10+ years of experience in games and entertainment, focused on visual development and stylized characters. Currently at E-Line Media on Endstar, with credits on The Wingfeather Saga (Angel Studios) and games like Wonderbox at PUGA Studios.
Senior Artist
10+ years exp
Industry active
Lifetime access
EN · EN/PT Subtitles
Intro to ZBrush: Mushroom
- 13 recorded video lessons
- From absolute zero, no experience needed
- Complete final project: sculpt, paint and render
- Bonus lesson: the cartoon outline look
- Stated goal and self-check in every lesson
- English audio with English and Portuguese subtitles
- 15-day money-back guarantee
$19
one-time payment
Secure checkout via Hotmart. Study at your own pace, come back to the lessons whenever you want.
Want to go further?
This course is step one
When you finish the mushroom, these are the next steps. Both already include this course for free.
ZBrush for Stylized Characters
The complete process for designing and sculpting original stylized characters, from concept to final sculpt.
See the course ($49)
One-on-One Mentorship
Ten weeks of one-on-one guidance from a Senior Character Artist. You finish a portfolio-ready character with feedback every week.
See the mentorship ($600)
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Do I need any experience in 3D or ZBrush? +
No. This course was designed for absolute beginners. It starts from opening ZBrush for the first time and explains every concept before using it.
What software will I need? +
Only ZBrush. The lessons use standard tools available in any recent version.
Is the course in English or Portuguese? +
The lessons are in English, with subtitles in both English and Portuguese.
Is this course included anywhere else? +
Yes. It comes free with ZBrush for Stylized Characters and with the One-on-One Mentorship. If you're planning to get either of those, you don't need to buy this course separately.
Is there a deadline to finish? +
No. After purchase, access is lifetime. Study at your own pace and come back to the content as many times as you want.
What if I'm not happy with the course? +
You have a 15-day money-back guarantee after purchase, with plenty of time to explore the content and decide whether it's the right fit for you.
Thirteen lessons. One cute mushroom.
Your first finished character.
The easiest way to find out if 3D character art is for you.