ZBrush on the iPad - FIRST LOOK

Can i import models from nomad sculpt and rig them here

What suggestions did you make during the beta that got implemented?

Now they have done this, when the old-timer desktop users (like me) approve.... they should completely re-tool the desktop version to be more in line with this (and have a seamless workflow - like Logic Pro X)... I HATE the desktop experience, even when you are used to it, you are used to a real mess.

Just installed it yesterday, works amazing on my new iPad.

Strange thing is that all of a sudden a blurry desktop left toolbar with the brushes and strokes icons appeared underneath the iPad toolbar.

When I then searched the prefs for some setting I might have accidentally switched that caused this, the App crashed, weird…

Smells like they build this on top of the old desktop UI somehow ?

That price…oh hell naw. I have a copy of forager as well. It costs 4.00. Now you want 22 a month? Did they not see the Adobe debacle? And they are offering an Adobe bundle! Nah…staying with Nomad.

Personally ZBrush for iPad is definitely a game changer, I've heard that they plan on adding an additional 200 brushes at some point (only for the paid subscription users). I will stick predominantly with nomad as I prefer certain standard brushes especially the tube tool as opposed to the ZBrush variants. I also don't like certain choices in ZBrush for iPad like having to hold down the option key to cause an inversion style of the brush i.e. adding / subtracting clay, being able to toggle it off and on with tapping the option button just feels more efficient rather than a hand covering part of the sculpt. Also not a fan of how panning around the canvas isn't as controlled like nomad where you can have it as trackball or turntable, as majority of the time I prefer sculpting with the turntable manuverability and occasionally switching to trackball to get to awkward sculpting angles. Personally I think I'll do 80-90% of the work in nomad and use ZBrush to get those higher levels of details or even clothing. Here's hoping they'll add a posing / rigging function in ZBrush for iPad 😅

Zbrush isn’t like other 3d. Because its heart is 2.5d it only works in 3d when your moving the model, then it drops to the canvas and you only have what you can see, very clever. That’s what you can get insane poly counts on smaller engine machines. Something like that anyway. Question is … does it still work like that? If not, is that going to make it just like every other software? Soooo many of us got out when pix sold out to Max. I’m running on the pre-sub software and quite happy.

Really sad about the subscription model.. id rather have the option of a higher initial buy in than renting a program. Maybe im just getting old. Zbrush has always been a high buy in with long term support. Buy once cry once.

Very thankful for the amazing value we get from nomad

Yeah I'm not switching to a no real time post processing even if it was for free.
But honestly..how hard it is to freaking implement it for a team of people?
Stephane did it all by himself!

Hi, what's the best ipad to use with this app, and what model is the ipad you're using ?, thanks.

Kale Roads

No Android love. Guess have to stick with nomad sculpt, without remesher. Android hate sucks.

I feel like real time preview rendering for a sculpting app is overrated. As for texturing yes you might want it but it’s not something I 100% need.

is it coming to anroid as well?

Is there file format compatibility between ipad and desktop versions?

Nomad need to upgrade Gizmo look like zbrush

I used zbrush for like 3 years, and still do, but honestly i see no reason why you wouldnt use nomad in the Ipad instead of zbrush, you only have to buy it once, i achieved same levels of models on nomad as i did on zbrush, it is even easier on nomad, at the end you gonna have to export the models to maya or blender anyways

Hello,Why my Ipad Zbrush defult model is dark, I do not use Mask, all defult setting, I used Ipad pro M1.Thanmk you so much!

Subscribing sucks !

Hi, Glenn! I tried to upload more than 1 matcap to the Ipad Zbrush, but I don't know why, it keeps replacing the last one instead of adding multiple. Is this an error or a normal thing? Thank you!

Why is it not part of Maxon 1?

I think they've done a great job and will definitely use the free version :) Wish apple would come out with a 16" iPad then I would use it more and maybe pay for a sub. Impressed that they were able to squeeze all that functionality into the iPad UI.

Subscription based creative software can eat a dick.

I have always wanted to try and learn zBrush because I want to do professional stuff, but what was holding me back was the price. Seeing that the iPad version is cheaper in price seems like a great deal to me. I'm very tempted but I think I'd first have to focus on making 3D art more frequently and learning how to balance between making 2D and 3D art and just keep practicing and creating in Nomad. I can always install and try the free version of ZBrush iPad to get a taste of it 🤷🏻‍♀️

it's @#$%^&^%$# expensive then

Thanks to Forger, (earlier user, paid once)

Hi! Can you convert a logo done in procreate to Zbrush?

I will stick with nomad.

I might have missed you say it, but what do you think the chances are they rewrite the desktop to integrate the mobile version's seemingly more user friendly UI? I realize it's easier said than done.

does it have z modeler?

I have used the paid version of Zbrush on Ipad the last couple of days.

I love it.

I think it is very affordable

I wish that the desktop version would also be rewritten to have this modern UI/UX design too.

And I hope that the Ipad version will eventually have all the desktop features like for example Zmodeller, and reference image capabilities.

As an artist, I use countless tools to create art. I won't get this. I refuse to pay for a digital item for a month or two when I'm not using it! Thanks for Nomad Sculpt; it is my go-to app for iPad.

Now, I feel like Maxon bought Zbrush to hold my wallet hostage. This reminds me of college, where you're forced to pay for filler classes/updates that you don't use, nor were you interested in. When a company creates a new tool or update that the art community is excited about, people come willingly to pay for those updates. While holding my wallet hostage, there is no incentive for Maxon to release strong and useful updates monthly or yearly!!!!!!!!!!

Does it have Damian Standard Brush in the free version?

Hi is it possible to show a performance difference breakdown between zbrush on the latest ipad mini, ipad air, the entry level ipad pro, and the maxed out ipad pro?

I'm curious as to if there is any real difference especially with an ipad pro with 8gb ram and 16gb ram

Like you mentioned, it's a subscription and I'm not supporting that in any way shape or form. I'd rather support Nomad, keep that small company going. Even with the free stripped down version of ZB, I'll stick with Nomad, does everything I need to do and then some.

Can you share which version of Ipad pro are you using please?

The main point of interest for me is the polycount handling vs performance between this new app and the competitors.

Anyone having luck utilizing the GoZ feature to port from iPad to desktop? Simple suggestions like enable local network access on iPad or ensuring ZBrush has permission through windows defender don’t seem to be the remedy on my end.

I wonder if they will abandon Forger?

I tried ZBrush on the iPad and while I enjoyed it and liked some of the more advanced features, I don’t think it will replace Nomad for me. $10 a month seems a bit steep. These monthly subscription based apps seem like just corporate greed. I’m looking at you Adobe. Meanwhile Nomad was created and is being constantly updated by one single person and the app is amazing and keeps getting better.

Hello, what model is your iPad? I'm interested in a tenth generation one. Does it work well?

That’s great and all but how do you do measurements on Z-Brush IPAD? PS from one fellow Left handed to another, I really love your channel and thank you so much for all the help you’ve given me!

I would never use ZBrush for ipad. 1. it's expensive the ipad pro 13 inch 1T cost $2,199 (with pencil and keyboard) ZBrush fir IPAD 89.99 Annually cost $2,288.99 this does not not include: training and after all that investment who's gonna hire you ? You have to know more than just ZBrush

Do you know how zbrush runs on Ipad Pro vs Air?

What about rigging your characters?

what iPad were you using? and also would an M1 or M2 iPad still be fine for Zbrush?

Problem I’m having with it. The smooth tool doesn’t work. They should have improved the lighting rigging. The material system is still out of date and needs to be replaced by renderman. It’s a much more powerful and efficient way for material and sub surface scattering with lighting. I just found out about it today so I will complain more later. 😄

I’ll post replies to questions in here in the next few days.