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How to Export Hair From ZBrush To Unreal with Ornatrix?

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  In the previous lessons, we exported hairstyles from ZBrush into Maya and 3ds Max with Ornatrix. This time, we’ll take it further and bring the hairstyle all the way into Unreal Engine. You’ll learn how to: • Export curves from ZBrush and prepare them in Maya • Convert curves into Ornatrix guides and export with Ornatrix Alembic • Import into Unreal Engine and set up the Groom component • Edit and refine the hairstyle with Ornatrix UE tools • Adjust density, brush new strands, and tweak hair materials By the end, you’ll have a complete workflow from ZBrush to Unreal with a fully editable hairstyle inside Ornatrix UE. Have you tried bringing ZBrush grooms into Unreal yet? Share your experience in the comments! ___ Links: ➡️Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ephereinc/ ➡️Ask your question on Discord: https://discord.gg/5stUZtZyuM ➡️Join the series on our channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2aiegC4xvSs&list=PLpRi3ovyFM-1-G5xjSHrENps61rsruCS6 ➡️Explore...

ZBrush to Maya with Ornatrix Ep. 2: Your FASTER Hair Workflow 🔥

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  Welcome to Episode 2 of the ZBrush to Maya with Ornatrix series! In this tutorial, we move beyond the full-resolution export and dive into a much faster, more optimized workflow. Learn how to create beautiful, complex hair from a lightweight set of guides, giving you more speed and flexibility in your grooming process. This method is perfect for creating production-ready assets efficiently. ___ Links: ➡️Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ephereinc/ ➡️Ask your question on Discord: https://discord.gg/5stUZtZyuM ➡️Join the series on our channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2aiegC4xvSs&list=PLpRi3ovyFM-1-G5xjSHrENps61rsruCS6 ➡️Explore Ornatrix: https://ornatrix.com/ ___ Timestamps (Chapters): 00:00 - Intro & Recap of Episode 1 00:22 - The Optimized Workflow: What We'll Cover 00:45 - Exporting Lightweight Curves from ZBrush (Low PreViz) 01:04 - Importing & Grounding Guides in Maya 01:39 - Filtering & Reducing Guide Count with the Ornatrix ...

How I Fixed My Hair Renders in Unreal Engine: A Hair Cinematic Tool 2.0 Review

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 Hey everyone! Today I want to share a discovery that I'm sure will save a ton of time and nerves for many 3D artists working in Unreal Engine. Anyone who has tried to render hair in UE knows the pain: blurry details, strange shadows, and an endless, not-always-successful battle with console commands (CVars). I almost abandoned one of my own projects for this very reason until I stumbled upon the Hair Cinematic Tool 2.0 . To put it directly: this is the best and most intuitive tool for rendering hair in Unreal that I have ever used. It transforms the most complex settings into a user-friendly Blueprint with sliders and allows you to achieve stunning cinematic quality. To back this up, I recorded a detailed video where I clearly showed the entire process on my problematic project. In it, you'll see: The impressive "Before and After" difference. How simple adjustments to PPLL and Deep Shadow change everything. A quick performance test on an RTX 5090. How to use the pres...

ZBrush to Maya with Ornatrix | Ep. 1: Full Hair Export & Arnold Render

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  Hi everyone! In the first episode of my new series, we'll break down the complete pipeline for transferring a hairstyle from ZBrush to Maya using Ornatrix, and prepare it for rendering in Arnold. This tutorial covers the entire process from export to a final test render, so you can confidently transfer your most complex hairstyles. ___ Links: ➡️Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ephereinc/ ➡️Ask your question on Discord: https://discord.gg/5stUZtZyuM Join the series on our channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2aiegC4xvSs&list=PLpRi3ovyFM-1-G5xjSHrENps61rsruCS6 ➡️Explore Ornatrix: https://ornatrix.com/ ___ Timestamps (Chapters): 00:00 - Intro: ZBrush to Maya with Ornatrix 00:31 - Exporting Curves from ZBrush (100% PreViz) 00:52 - Importing to Maya & Creating Ornatrix Guides 01:12 - Grounding Guides to the Scalp (Ground Strands) 01:28 - Optimizing the Scene (Collapse Stack) 01:35 - Creating Hair from Guides (HairFromGuides) 01:49 - How to Fi...

Mastering ZBrush Hair in 3ds Max with ORNATRIX. Ep 3

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  ZBrush to Ornatrix 3ds Max: Lighter Curves & Mesh Strips | Ep. 3 - 3D Hair Series | Andrew Krivulya Charly Hey everyone! Charly here with Episode 3 of our 3D Hair Series! Today, we’re diving back into ZBrush to export lighter curves and mesh strips to Ornatrix in 3ds Max. Learn to trim guides with Ox Filter, use Hair From Mesh Strips, and compare workflows with V-Ray rendering in Chaos Vantage. Stay tuned for more episodes! Check timestamps below and subscribe for pro 3D hair tips! ___ Timestamps: 0:00 Intro to Episode 3 with Charly 0:06 Recap: Episode 2 Lighting & V-Ray Setup 0:29 Episode 3 Overview: ZBrush Exports 0:49 Exporting Lighter Curves from ZBrush 1:06 Importing Curves to 3ds Max 1:09 Building Fibers in Ornatrix 1:33 Grounding Strands to Scalp 1:37 Filtering Guides with Ox Filter 1:55 Manual Guide Cleanup 2:02 Adding New Guides 2:22 Pushing Strands for Volume 2:44 Collapsing Guides to Scalp 2:51 Generating Hair with Ox Hair From Guides 3:09...

Mastering ZBrush Hair in 3ds Max with ORNATRIX. Ep 2

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  EXPORT ZBrush Hair to ORNATRIX 3ds Max. Episode 2: V-Ray Render & Real-Time Look Dev in Chaos Vantage In this second episode, we take the next crucial step with the hair we prepared in our first video. The focus here is not on creating a final, polished hairstyle, but on teaching the process of look development. Using the quick groom we created in ZBrush as our example, our team will demonstrate the complete workflow for setting up lighting, materials, and performing real-time look dev with the powerful combination of Ornatrix, V-Ray, and Chaos Vantage. This guide is designed to help your team master the techniques for iterating on any hairstyle, allowing you to efficiently explore and finalize its look. Useful Links: Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ephereinc/ Watch the full series: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t63AHEkMJKs&list=PLpRi3ovyFM-1-G5xjSHrENps61rsruCS6&index=1&t=1s] Learn more about Ornatrix: https://ornatrix.com/ Timestamps ...

Ornatrix Cinema 4D Redshift Hair Trick You Need To See!

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Learn how to replicate painting in BodyPaint 3D and seamlessly transfer a Redshift Hair material to the new Redshift in Cinema 4D! And render Ornatrix hair. In this step-by-step tutorial, I answer a viewer's question from the CharlyTutors YouTube channel and guide you through the process of painting textures and setting up materials for stunning results. Follow along to master this workflow! Timestamps (Chapters): 0:00 Intro 0:04 Understanding the Viewer’s Question 0:36 Setting Up Paint Mode in Cinema 4D 1:10 Painting the Texture 2:30 Creating a Redshift Hair Material 3:00 Connecting the Texture to the Material 3:36 Final Render and Results 3:50 Outro & Thank You 3:52 Other videos Let me know in the comments: Have you tried painting in BodyPaint 3D or working with Redshift Hair materials? Share your tips or questions below! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more Cinema 4D tutorials! Music by @imagineartofficial #Cinema4D #Redshift , #Bod...

Ornatrix 3ds Max 9: Mastering Clump Editing with the New Manipulator

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  Discover the powerful new clump editing feature in Ornatrix 3ds Max version 9.0.2.36198! This update introduces a dedicated manipulator that gives you unprecedented control over your hair clumps. Learn how to easily move, scale, and rotate clumps to achieve perfect hair designs for your 3D characters and models. In this video, we'll walk you through the simple steps to activate the Ox Clump modifier, create your initial clumps, and then leverage the new manipulator for precise adjustments. Say goodbye to tedious workflows and hello to intuitive hair grooming! Whether you're a seasoned 3D artist or just starting, this new Ornatrix feature will significantly enhance your hair creation process. Watch now to master advanced clump editing techniques! Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction to the New Ornatrix Update 0:05 - What is Clump Editing with the New Manipulator? 0:08 - Manipulator Capabilities (Move, Scale, Rotate) 0:19 - Getting Started: How to Use the Feature 0:22 - Ste...

ORNATRIX/MAYA/UE5 | MAKING OF #1: Metahuman custom hair | STREAMOID

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  This is the first episode of Making of Hairstyles, which I created for  @StreamoidTechnologies  in Ornatrix Maya and then rendered on Metahuman in Unreal Engine 5. ARTSTATION PROJECT Here we will talk about a project in Maya: ➡ about how I did baby hair and why I removed some of the hair in the back. ➡ Then we will talk about the main part of the hair. ➡ about how I colored this hair with a special brush in Ornatrix. ➡ How the ponytail was created ___ WHO AM I? Hi, I'm Andrew Krivulya Charly, a 3d-groom artist since 2016. New works can be viewed here I worked on environment art, interiors and more from 2009 to 2016. Check out some of my old work here ___ FULL TIMING: 0:00 - Greetings and what this lesson is about 0:15 - First of all, I'd like to tell you about the project in Maya. That is, this is the first iteration of the hairstyle as I created it for the first character. 0:25 - Let's start with the baby hair, here the client asked me to shave it in t...

Ornatrix C4D: How to use Modify Roots option in Edit Guides?

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In this video, I'll be discussing how to use the Modify Roots option(Edit Guides modifier) in Ornatrix for Cinema4D. This option allows you to modify hair roots, which can be useful when creating realistic hairstyles. I'll be demonstrating how to use this option in this small video. At the beginning of the video, I'll explain how to use Rotate with the Modify Roots option. Then, I'll demonstrate how to modify hair roots using various tools and settings. Towards the end of the video, I'll provide some tips on using the Modify Roots option in Ornatrix for Cinema4D. I'll also answer some frequently asked questions that may arise when working with this option. This video will be helpful for anyone working with Ornatrix for Cinema4D and looking to improve their hair styling creation skills. I hope you find this video informative and engaging, and can apply the new knowledge to your projects. ___ Become a channel sponsor and get a 15%, 50%, 100% discount on al...

Learn How to Apply Color to Fur or Hair using Ornatrix/3ds Max/Redshift

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  Are you interested in learning how to apply color to fur or hair using Ornatrix/3ds Max/Redshift? If so, then this video is for you! In this tutorial, we'll walk you through the basics of using Redshift Principled Hair to add color to fur or hair, and 3ds Max and Redshift to create the final render. In this tutorial, you'll learn how to use Redshift Principled Hair Mtl to add color to Ornatrix fur or hair, and 3ds Max and Redshift to create a final render. After watching this video, you'll be able to apply color to fur or hair using Ornatrix/3ds Max/Redshift effectively! ___ Just a reminder that you can become a channel sponsor and get a 95% discount - on all my assets, voiceovers in another language, etc. It's enough to do it here Also, if this is your first time on this channel, I recommend watching its trailer ___ WHO AM I? Hi, my name is Andrew Krivulya Charly and I am a 3d-artist who began my journey as a 3d-groom artist in 2016 New works can be viewed here Befor...

Learn How to Apply Color to Fur or Hair using Ornatrix/3ds Max/Vray

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  Are you interested in learning how to apply color to fur or hair using Ornatrix/3ds Max/Vray? If so, then this video is for you! In this tutorial, we'll walk you through the basics of using V-Ray Hair Mtl to add color to fur or hair, and 3ds Max and Vray to create the final render. In this tutorial, you'll learn how to use V-RayHairNextMtl to add color to Ornatrix fur or hair, and 3ds Max and Vray to create a final render. After watching this video, you'll be able to apply color to fur or hair using Ornatrix/3ds Max/Vray effectively! ___ Just a reminder that you can become a channel sponsor and get a 95% discount - on all my assets, voiceovers in another language, etc. It's enough to do it here Also, if this is your first time on this channel, I recommend watching its ___ WHO AM I? Hi, my name is Andrew Krivulya Charly and I am a 3d-artist who began my journey as a 3d-groom artist in 2016 New works can be viewed here Before that from 2009 - 2016 - I did env...