Loading models, navigation, and creating your first sculpture

When you first get started with ZBrush, it might take a while to get used to the unusual UI and navigation, and experiencing some frustration is not uncommon. This can detract from the awesome experience of using a digital sculpting tool for the first time and getting to see all of its creative possibilities. Therefore, before diving into too many functions and technical aspects, let’s get sculpting first so that you can see how fun and rewarding it is.

Loading a starting model

After launching ZBrush, there are a couple of starting points to choose from. A versatile and powerful one is ZBrush’s content browser called LightBox. Alternatively, you can also load a basic shape, such as a sphere or a cylinder. Let’s look at both options.

LightBox

LightBox has a great variety of models, including everything from simple shapes to faces and full human and animal bodies. You can access it by pressing...