Originally posted by Jr.Who
Maya and Max are used to model the things, Zbrush is used to add super detail to the things created in Maya or Max.
Sorry, Not tru ZBrush is not just a tool that is used for Max and Maya or any other 3D app. Using ZBrush in this way is only 1 of the ways ZBrush can be used in any pipeline.
Look here at it will explain exactly what this 2.5D Application is (yes, 2.5D):
https://www.pixologic.com/zbrush/products/products.php
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