![]() ![]() The latter can be used to apply custom hatching effects to the shadow areas of renders, with the option to fine-tune the results by adjusting alpha masks or blending modes. Two significant filters are Displace, which can be used to add a fuzzy, hand-drawn quality to outlines, and Texture, which overlays a custom texture image over the base render. The update adds 19 new post-process effects that can be layered on top of base renders to mimic the look of print or natural media. Together, the two features enable users to create a toon-shaded effect, further supplemented via “huge” changes to the filter system in the BPR (Best Preview Render) system. Mimic print effects and natural media via the new NPR filters ![]() Some of the range of effects possible with ZBrush 2019’s new NPR filters. Users can also change the colour of the outline via the Cavity colour of the material. Pixologic describes the new outline system as being able to achieve an “almost pencil-like quality”. Significant components include the ability to display flat shadows in real-time renders, and a “completely recoded” outline system, available via the Material palette. Unlike other DCC apps, Pixologic’s implementation of NPR is more of a kit of parts with which non-photorealistic and natural media effects can be achieved, rather than a single all-in-one toon shader. ZBrush 2019’s new NPR capabilities make it possible to set up toon shading effects. NPR was the only major change to the software not listed in the teaser image Pixologic posted last week – although it was hiding in plain sight, the entire image having being rendered to look like a vector graphic. Of all the features shown during yesterday’s announcement stream on Twitch, the most unexpected was the new non-photorealistic rendering (NPR) toolkit. New non-photorealistic rendering capabilities The update also introduces subscription licensing for ZBrush, although perpetual licences are still available, while the update itself is free to existing users. The release adds a non-photorealistic rendering toolkit, new alpha modelling functionality, a universal camera, support for folders, and updates to the ZRemesher retopology system. ![]() Pixologic has unveiled ZBrush 2019, the next major update to its digital sculpting software.
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