This past weekend Pixologic held the first ever Zbrush Summit and it was free. It was also really awesome.
There were a lot of really great presenters, from a variety of industries, with some great stories and techniques. The talent was amazing. And some of the information and instruction that was passed on was just excellent. There are not enough superlatives to adequately convey what a benefit this summit was to those that are working with or learning or trying to learn to use Zbrush, or are trying to get into a number of industries
that utilize Zbrush. And I am sure that there are many people comforted by the knowledge that they are not the only ones who have to get over the stage where the work they produce just isn’t as good as what they usually create in other mediums.
Each of the days of the summit Pixologic tantalized everyone with a peak at the new release coming out, hopefully soon. They demonstrated some cool looking new tools and toys that will be in the next release. And they showed off the new Zbrush to Key Shot bridge that they have been working on with Luxion. There are so many great new
tools in the next release that other companies would have released it as a complete new version number. Not only is Pixologic only increasing the release number, so the new Zbrush will be Zbrush 4r7, it will also be free to those who have 4r6. That is truly cool! And that Zbrush to Keyshot bridge, they are planning an introductory price on it when 4r7 comes out.
A couple of little tidbits on Zbrush 4r7. It will be the last 32-bit release of Zbrush. They are also releasing a 64-bit version of it and the public beta will be available either at the time of release of 4r7 or shortly after. The demonstrations from Pixologic were of the 64-bit version and it looks good.
If you want more on the summit or the new release of Zbrush, Zbrush 4r7, then head on over to Zbrush Central at Pixologic.com.
Pixologic, you did a great job. Thanks for having the first ever Zbrush Summit and for the Live Stream of it the whole weekend. Here’s hoping you do it again.