Preparation for normal mapping and ZBrush
 

HI guys, I'm coming to the end of modelling my character in Maya to where I plan on taking my model across to zbrush and normal mapping him. Though prior to this do I have to layout the UV's in Maya then export to zbrush? Also, when do I texture him, after he's been through zbrush do i re import to maya then export the final mesh to photoshop, as I plan on using the zbrush normal mapper utility.

Please could someone provide me with a run down on what to do from Maya to Zbrush in order to get a successful normal map.

Cheers Guys!!

/\/\ike

Think theres a free tutorial on digutal tutors, if not theres a Maya the Z brush and back tut on 3D world that might help you out.

Anyone..? Can't find the tut on digi tuts, plus the free ones barely cover what you need so you end up buying the full version.

From my experience after i create my model in maya i then export it as an obj or a dxf. Then open Zbrush and import it using import tool. Then go ahead and detail. Then when finished i export it again as an obj file, import it into maya then apply the Uv map and start texturing.

:beer:

Hope that Helps.

but i'm sure I read you have to layout the uvs first before going into zbrush, I don't want to ruin a great deal of progress to find out i have missed out a 'step' earlier on if you know what i mean, but thanks the same!

Do a test run on a low poly object such as a sphere and an extruded box to see what happens.
Then let us know as I'm interested in zbrush and how it can work with maya ;)

I've already had a quick play around with Zbrush but just not sure on the workflow ethics.

Sorry man, I just know that the current edition of 3D world has some tutorials in ti from Digital tutors, not having Z brush I really dont know

Is this not any use??

http://www.highend3d.com/maya/tutori...uring/229.html

Cheers g, I already have that tut, think I may be sorted anyway! :beer: