T-pose or arms 45 degrees from the body?

DoomiVox · Oct 2009

which position is better for skinning a low poly model? does the position being in between mean a more averaged deformation between arms at sides to 90 degrees or does it not matter?

any input is appreciated.

Mark Dygert · Oct 2009

45 for for skinning is pretty optimal. If 0 is arms at the side and 90 is T-Pose then 45 is right in the middle. The shoulders need all the help they can get.

It makes modeling a bit wonky so I normally suggest model in T, and before unwrapping pose them at 45.

Marine · Oct 2009

http://boards.polycount.net/showthread.php?t=60203
couple of pages of helpful posts on this topic

T-pose or arms 45 degrees from the body?

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