Concept / Turned-torso pose

Turned-torso pose

A human pose in which the torso visibly rotates relative to legs or shoulders

A human pose in which the torso visibly rotates.

A phrase to start with

Creates a body arrangement with a readable torso turn.

Appearance and effects

A turn in the torso reads from directional difference between shoulders and hips.

Visual traits

  • rotated torso
  • differing shoulder and hip direction
  • visible full body

Expected changes

  • Directional difference of shoulders and hips is more likely
  • Torso rotation is more likely to be visible

Five examples

1 — Turned adult

To show a human pose, it is replaced with an adult.

adult with turned torso, full body visible

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2 — Turned person

To show a human pose, it is replaced with a person.

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3 — Turned adult

To avoid fixing age, it is replaced with an adult.

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4 — Turned person in a quiet room

An unoccupied room cannot show a pose, so it is replaced with a person.

person with turned torso in a quiet room, full body visible

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5 — Turned person outdoors

A subject-free landscape cannot show a pose, so it is replaced with a person.

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Meaning and scope

Definition

Turned-torso pose is a static human arrangement that creates directional difference between ribcage and pelvis or shoulders and legs. It does not determine emotion, attributes, occupation, or place.

In more detail

A view showing direction of shoulders, hips, legs, and torso makes the turn readable. Facial expression, locomotion, and clothing remain separate choices.

Includes

  • A static person whose torso and lower body face different directions

Excludes

  • Mid-walk or run
  • Facial expression
  • a particular emotion or occupation

What this does not imply

  • Emotion
  • personality
  • occupation
  • place
  • or locomotion

Variability

Turn amount and arm placement can be adjusted separately. Keep the torso visible.

Usage and adjustments

Usage

  • Show the directional difference of shoulders and hips

Distinguish similar expressions

  • Use walking when locomotion is wanted

Typical uses

  • Create a full-body image showing torso direction

Possible failure modes

  • Front-facing view makes turn unreadable
  • Joints become unnatural

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