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Posing for 3-D
This section required that Transpose Master be installed. Transpose Master is a free plug-in from Pixologic
for posing models with multiple SubTools. Download and install the files from www.pixologic.com before
attempting this section.
In this section, we will repose the figure to be viewed in the round. This is different than posing for a
single view because a sculpture, unlike an image, is experienced through a full 360 degrees. We will use a
spiral composition for this figure.
Spiral composition is a method of positioning a figure where the masses are each oriented slightly rotated
along the Y axis, for example, if the pelvis is facing forward, the shoulders are slightly turned, and the head
is turned further ( Figure 11-41 ) . This creates a composition where each mass is incrementally turned, which
helps create a sense of motion and interest even in a seated or standing pose. This works particularly well for
sculpture since it creates interesting shapes throughout 360 degrees of view ( Figure 11-42 ). The steps below
show how I use Transpose Master to pose this figure in a spiral composition.
Figure 11-41: These masses are arranged in a spiral composition.