OC Pose Reference: Plan Readable Character Actions
Create OC pose references for standing, reaching, carrying, and everyday story actions. Check silhouette, balance, hands, and costume details before building a scene.
Create a character draftCheck the selected model, required plan, and credit cost in the generator before you submit. Available models and limits can change.
A practical design brief
A pose should explain what a character is doing even without a detailed background. Begin with an ordinary action and keep the identity description fixed while adjusting the body position.
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Choose one clear action
Describe the action, viewpoint, and object being handled. Start with a full-body standing pose before complex movement or dramatic foreshortening.
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Make the action readable
State which hand holds the object and where the weight rests. Use a plain background and separated limbs to keep the silhouette easy to judge.
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Check anatomy and equipment
Inspect hands, limb counts, balance, bag straps, and contact with props. Simplify an unstable pose and compare it with the neutral reference before adding a background.
Example prompt to edit
Original city cartographer, olive coat and orange map case, full-body three-quarter view, standing with weight on the left foot, right hand reaching toward a map on a desk, left hand resting at the side, plain background.
Create a character draft
Model
Character ideas in everyday use
AI-generated workflow illustrations. Fictional scenes, not customer photos or proof of a particular generator result. Printing and physical products are not included.
Questions before you create
Can a pose reference replace an animation rig?
No. An image draft does not include joints, motion data, or a 3D skeleton. Use the reference for visual planning and check the anatomy before taking it into another tool.
Is creating an OC free?
You can read these guides and prepare a brief without generating. Image generation depends on your account, selected model, plan, and available credits. Check the cost shown before submitting.
How do I keep the same OC across pictures?
Save a neutral portrait and a short identity brief. Keep the face, palette, outfit, and key accessory fixed. Change one pose or expression at a time and compare each result; consistency is not guaranteed.
Can I use a reference from another maker?
Check the original creator’s permissions before uploading or reusing an image. A download button is not permission for AI processing, editing, or commercial use. Use your own sketch when permission is unclear.
Continue your OC project
Build original characters with design ideas, reusable character sheets, expression studies, pose references, and a coordinated wardrobe.
Sources and product information
LlamaGen product documentation · Updated November 3, 2026
These briefs are starting examples, not tested customer case studies. Review every image for missing details and consistency before reusing it.