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Preparing ZBrush Models for 3D Printing

From Digital Sculpture to 3D Print With Maarten Verhoeven

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Discover how to efficiently translate your CG models into physical objects with this detailed ZBrush workshop by Maarten Verhoeven. Taking you through the entire workflow, from digital sculpture to 3D print, Maarten walks through how to break down a ZBrush model to prepare it for your 3D printer and discusses all the important steps to help you successfully prepare your models for printing. The workshop covers the technical processes involved in keying, scaling, and hollowing, as well as setting up drain holes and how to set everything up on a print bed.


By completing this workshop, you will develop a firm grasp of what is needed to take a ZBrush model into the physical realm. You’ll learn how to create hollowed-out, keyed, and watertight meshes, and understand how to take advantage of tools like Meshmixer and PreForm to successfully engineer models for 3D printing — in particular for resin printers.


Due to the technical nature of this workshop and the processes covered, this tutorial is recommended for intermediate and advanced digital artists with previous experience using ZBrush.


Maarten’s Key brushes are included as a downloadable resource with this workshop.


Duration: 3h 06m

Format: HD 1920x1080

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Maarten Verhoeven

Freelance Digital Sculptor, Monsters & Media

Maarten Verhoeven is a freelance Digital Sculptor based in Belgium, known for his distinctive style and fascination with the dark and unconventional. Specializing in high-end 3D sculpture, his work spans concept art, fine art, films, commercials, prototypes, designer toys, and collectibles. For over a decade, he has contributed his expertise as a freelance ZBrush artist, collaborating with companies and creators around the world.


With a strong foundation in traditional and digital art, Maarten is involved in multiple stages of the production pipeline, including original concept sculpture, high-resolution asset creation, engineering preparation, and 3D printing. His client list includes renowned companies such as Tomorrowland, Warner Bros. Entertainment, Hasbro, and Framestore.

  • Maarten is a tremendous sculptor and one of the masters in the digital field. Whether sculpting from life or imagination, he has a great ability to twist the realm of reality and still make it believable. Each new work Maarten completes pushes the bar for digital sculpting higher; even a small insight into his creative process and techniques is worth it's weight in gold.

    - Joseph Drust
    Lead Character Artist at Atomic Arcade

  • Maarten's signature style is distinctive and easily recognised from afar. His brilliant portrait busts, figurines and creatures designs have it all. It’s always a pleasant surprise to see what he’s been working on; from a disturbing monstrous creature to erotic pin-up art and legendary film characters, he emphasises the shapes and poses perfectly for the mood in his own unique way.

    - Rudy Massar
    Lead Creature Modeller at Framestore

  • I have followed Maarten's work for years now. It never ceases to amaze me how stunning it is. Each sculpture has its own sense of life. His work displays a strong sense of gesture, weight, and most importantly character. I'm incredibly excited to learn from his lectures.

    - Bryan Wynia
    Studio Creative Director at Tripwire Interactive

  • Trust me when I tell you: There is so much you are going to learn from Maarten. When it comes to ZBrush, Maarten is always one of the artists I recommend reaching out to for classes. His work is so inspiring to me and the ZBrush community. I feel like every new piece he posts keeps pushing the envelope of creativity and showcasing what you can do in the digital art world.

    - Paul Gaboury
    3D Product Development Manager at Pixologic Inc and Freelance Artist for DIsney and Hasbro

  • Maarten is one of the most proficient digital sculptors working in the profession. His unique talents for storytelling and visual design complement his technical skills and software knowledge, which are reflected in his impressive body of both professional and personal work.

    - James W Cain
    Art Director at Mindworks

  • Maarten is a reference in the industry; really talented, polyvalent, and dedicated. He has a strong artistic and creative eye and constantly pushes his limits. Having collaborated with many successful studios, he brings a high level of professionalism to every project. His reliability, skill, and creative insight make him an invaluable asset, both artistically and throughout the production process.

    - Cedric Seaut
    Co-Founder / President / Art Director at Keos Masons

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