Adding a rest pose
In this section, we will create a rest pose for our character using the Rigify rig that we appended in the Importing our character and walk cycle section. A rest pose is similar to a T-pose, and it will greatly assist with the cloth simulation later in this chapter. The rest post will also assist us when we model the clothing later in this chapter in the Creating clothing for our character section. Let's get started!
- First, we need to see all the keyframes on the rig that we have created for the walk cycle. Click the rig in the 3D Viewport to select it.
- Enter Pose Mode by pressing Ctrl + Tab.
- In Pose Mode, press A to select all the rig components. This will ensure that all the keyframes are shown in the timeline:
Figure 10.5 – The keyframes for the walk cycle are displayed in the timeline
- Move these keyframes to the right to make space for the rest pose. Hover the mouse cursor over the timeline at the...