T-pose

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In computer animation, a T-pose is a default posing for a humanoid 3D model's skeleton before it is animated.[1] It is called so because of its shape: the straight legs and arms of a humanoid model combine to form a capital letter T. When the arms are angled downwards, the pose is sometimes referred to as an A-pose instead. Likewise, if the arms are angled upward, it is called a Y-pose. Generic terms encompassing all these (especially for non-humanoid models) include bind pose, blind pose, and reference pose.

Usage

The T-pose is primarily used as the default armature pose for skeletal animation in 3D software, which is then manipulated to create animation. The purpose of the T-pose relates to the important elements of the body being axis-aligned, thereby making it easier to rig the model for animation, physics, and other controls. Depending on the exact geometry of the model, other poses such as the A-pose may be more suitable for vertex deformation around areas such as the shoulders.

Outside of being default poses in animation software, T-poses are typically used as placeholders for animation not yet completed, particularly in 3D animated video games.[2] In some motion capture software, a T-pose must be assumed by the actor in the motion capture suit before motion capturing can begin.[3] There are other poses used, but the T-pose is the most common one.

As an Internet meme

Starting in 2016 and resurfacing in 2017, the T-pose has become a widespread Internet meme due to its bizarre and somewhat comedic appearance, especially in video game glitches where a character's animation is unexpectedly supplanted by a T-pose.[4][5]

In a prerelease video of the game NBA Elite 11, the demo was filled with glitches, notably one unintentionally showing a T-pose in place of the proper animation for the model of player Andrew Bynum. The glitch later gained fame as the "Jesus Bynum glitch".[6][7] Publisher EA eventually cancelled the game as they found it unsatisfactory. A similar occurrence happened with Cyberpunk 2077.[8]

In the 2023 Formula One season, driver George Russell performed a T-pose in the opening credits of the series' TV broadcasts.[9] This quickly became a meme within the motorsports community. Russell repeated the pose after claiming pole position at the 2024 Canadian Grand Prix[10] and winning the 2024 Austrian Grand Prix.[11]

See also

  • Vitruvian Man, a diagram by Leonardo da Vinci with the figure of a man making a T and a jack
  • In the Mr. T Cereal commercial, the characters perform a T-pose.

References

  1. ↑ Autodesk. "T-pose - Maya LT 2018". Autodesk, Inc.. https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/maya-lt/downloads/caas/CloudHelp/cloudhelp/2018/ENU/MayaLT-CharacterAnimation/files/GUID-36808BCC-ACF9-4A9E-B0D8-B8F509FEC0D5-htm.html. 
  2. ↑ Nelson, Xalavier Jr. (4 January 2019). "How developers create cinematics". Future US, Inc.. https://www.pcgamer.com/how-developers-create-cinematics/. 
  3. ↑ Stuart, S.C.. "This $2,500 Suit Simplifies Motion Capture for Filmmakers". Ziff Davis, LLC.. https://www.pcmag.com/news/363845/this-2-500-suit-simplifies-motion-capture-for-filmmakers. 
  4. ↑ Hathaway, Jay (15 May 2018). "How the 'T-pose' became a meme". https://www.dailydot.com/unclick/t-pose-meme/. 
  5. ↑ "T-pose" (in en-US). https://www.dictionary.com/e/slang/t-pose/. 
  6. ↑ "How A Big Video Game Was Killed". Kotaku.com. 2 December 2010. http://kotaku.com/5704605/how-a-big-video-game-was-killed. 
  7. ↑ "Remember NBA Elite 11 & Jesus Bynum?". https://ballislife.com/nba-elite-11-jesus-bynum/. 
  8. ↑ Isaac, Mike; Browning, Kellen (December 19, 2020). "Cyberpunk 2077 Was Supposed to Be the Biggest Video Game of the Year. What Happened?". The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/19/style/cyberpunk-2077-video-game-disaster.html. 
  9. ↑ ""Memes Are Rolling In": George Russell Becomes the "Meme Material" as Fans Get Creative in the Latest F1 Challenge" (in en). 2023-03-04. https://www.essentiallysports.com/f1-news-memes-are-rolling-in-george-russell-becomes-the-meme-material-as-fans-get-creative-in-the-latest-f1-challenge/. 
  10. ↑ "Russell amuses fans with intro pose to celebrate" (in en). https://www.gpblog.com/en/news/281352/russell-does-his-iconic-intro-pose-after-securing-pole-in-canada.html. 
  11. ↑ "2024 Austrian Grand Prix race report and highlights: Russell claims surprise win in Austria after Verstappen and Norris dramatically collide in battle for the lead" (in en). 30 June 2024. https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/russell-claims-surprise-win-in-austria-after-verstappen-and-norris.2Kmxvn4a42JYDFhvklagYk. 




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