Last month, Pixologic released ZBrush 4R2b. In addition to enhancing the Best Preview Render (BPR) capabilities of ZBrush, the upgrade patch also added innnovative and exciting features such as FiberMesh and MicroMesh. Now Pixologic announces the upcoming release of ZBrush 4R3. This update includes new features and expands the features introduced in previous versions. This includes enhancements to FiberMesh, BPR, and the interface, as well as the addition of the NoiseMaker plugin and Vector Displacement Maps. ZBrush 4R3 will be released on Tuesday, February 28th, and will be a free update for all registered users.
Enhancements:
FiberMesh- significant advancements to the FiberMesh settings provide you with greater control and flexibility. Curve modifiers have now been added to a number of FiberMesh settings including: Length, Coverage, Gravity and Color Profile. Revolve has also been added as a new setting.
Vector Displacement Maps- ZBrush 4R3 will export both 16-bit and 32-bit Vector Displacement maps, providing you with a powerful and easy way to export your sculpted details to other programs for rendering
BPR to Geo- You can now convert your MicroMesh and FiberMesh renders into actual geometry with a single click. The resulting geometry can be further edited.
NoiseMaker- allows you to create a wide variety of noise and patterns with over 25 parametric generators, limitless combinations, and the ability to work in both 3d and UV mode
Interface Enhancements- allow you to control the length of each sub-palette simply by collapsing or un-collapsing sub-sections. Show what you need and when you need it!
Render Enhancements- With the ability to cast shadows and silhouettes based on any Micromesh and FiberMesh (including fibers with a transparent texture applied), the ZBrush 4R3 BPR (best preview render) rendering system takes your final image a step further.
Auto Updating- a new web-enabled update feature
ZBrush 4r2 using Noise Maker
For more info visit: Pixologic