
In 3D animation, a T-pose is the neutral default stance of a humanoid character model: the figure stands upright with both arms extended straight out to the sides, forming a capital letter "T". It has been the standard since the 1990s, because it makes character modeling, rigging and animation far more efficient.
In this guide, we'll discuss what the T-pose is, how it helps with modeling and animation, and why it's still being used today.