Transparent Zippo | Liquid Splash Study

A while back, my friend Glenn Michaels released a remix on SoundCloud and wanted a cover image that would stand out from the standard 2D graphics typical of music platforms. I offered to put something together in ZBrush.

This timelapse documents the full process, from initial concept to final render, built primarily using the ZModeler Brush for rapid shape blocking before transitioning into traditional sculpting and rendering in KeyShot 6. The workflow demonstrates how quickly ZBrush lets you move from a rough form to a polished, production-ready result.

The audio in the timelapse is Glenn's remix itself. Check out more of his work on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/glennmichaels