Pose Max

Human pose reference

This is an app designed for those who need the human pose reference.

It provides 30+ different types of characters: student, sci-fi warrior, skeleton, Santa Claus, cowboy, swat, ninja, zombie, boy, girl, robot, etc.

The base characters in this app are fully customizable. You can change the color of the body, set the arm length, ear size, feet size, hand size, head size, face details, etc.

Quick start:

Step 1: Choose a character

Step 2: Set the pose.

How to select a body part:

1 - You can select a body part from the drop down list.

2 - Or you can directly click a body part to select it.

How to change the pose of a body part:

Step 1: Select the body part.

Step 2: Use the scroll bars to set the pose (twist/Front-Back/Side-Side)

You may simply load a pose from the pose library. And you may also get many poses from the animations. At present this app has 145 animations, 100+ body poses and 30 hand poses.

All characters, animations, poses are FREE!

Features:

- 30+ different types of characters.

- 145 animations: walk, run, punch, fly, cry, laugh, dance, sing, greet, angry, happy, sad, clap, Idle, kick, jump, death, drink, injured, kip up, kneel, power up, pray, rally, shy, sneak, swim, swing, yawn, etc.

- 100+ body poses and 30 hand poses.

- Switch to the cartoon sketch mode with just one touch.

- You can change the light direction, light intensity, light color, etc.

- 40+ options for customizing the body.

- You can use the 'Mirror' tool to get a new mirror pose with just one touch.

- It supports 100 undo/redo operations

- One touch to clear the screen - all buttons/scroll bars can be hidden. So you can draw the figure on the screen without interference.

- You can set the background grid, the background color, background image, etc.

- You can save pose pictures to the gallery or record character animations to the gallery.

- You can use these post effects processing options: Bloom, Anamorphic Flare, Chromatic Aberration, Vignetting, Outline, Blur, Pixelate and over 40 cinematic LUTs.

What's New in the Latest Version 3.33

Last updated on Aug 21, 2023

some small tweaks

Introduction

Pose Max is a versatile and user-friendly software designed for creating realistic and dynamic 3D human poses. With its intuitive interface and powerful tools, it empowers artists, animators, and designers to craft lifelike characters for various applications, including games, films, and visual effects.

Features

* Advanced Bone Structure: Pose Max utilizes a sophisticated bone structure that mimics the human skeletal system, enabling precise control over joint angles and body movement.

* Realistic Motion Capture: Integrate motion capture data from external devices to animate characters with realistic movements and transitions.

* Customizable Presets: Access a vast library of predefined poses and animations, or create your own custom presets for quick and easy reuse.

* Facial Animation: Manipulate facial features with dedicated controls, including mouth shapes, eye movements, and facial expressions.

* Scene Management: Organize and manage multiple poses and animations within a single scene, allowing for seamless transitions and storytelling.

Workflow

1. Import or Create Character: Import a 3D character model or create a new one using the built-in character creator.

2. Pose and Animate: Use the intuitive bone structure and motion controls to pose and animate the character, creating dynamic and realistic movements.

3. Customize and Refine: Adjust joint angles, add facial animations, and refine the pose using the customizable preset system.

4. Export and Render: Export the posed character in various formats, including FBX, OBJ, and GLTF, for use in other software or rendering engines.

Applications

* Game Development: Create lifelike characters for video games, bringing depth and immersion to virtual worlds.

* Film and Animation: Craft realistic character animations for movies, TV shows, and commercials, enhancing storytelling and visual impact.

* Character Design: Develop unique and expressive characters for concept art, illustration, and other creative projects.

* Virtual Reality: Design interactive characters for VR experiences, allowing users to engage with realistic and animated avatars.

* Motion Capture Analysis: Analyze motion capture data to improve human movement and biomechanics for sports, healthcare, and research applications.

Benefits

* Efficiency and Time-Saving: Streamline the character animation process with pre-built poses, motion capture integration, and customizable presets.

* Realistic Results: Create lifelike characters with natural movements and expressions, enhancing the quality of visual productions.

* Creativity and Flexibility: Explore endless possibilities for character posing and animation, fostering innovation and artistic expression.

* Cross-Platform Compatibility: Export characters in industry-standard formats for seamless integration with other software and platforms.

* User-Friendly Interface: Navigate Pose Max's intuitive interface with ease, regardless of skill level or experience in 3D animation.