Manikin: The Ultimate 3D Posing Tool for Digital Artists

Name: Manikin
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.59 (4000 reviews)

Master anatomy, perspective, and lighting with intuitive 3D models. Pose characters in seconds and export background-free screenshots directly to Procreate, Photoshop, or your favorite drawing app.

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Publisher

UNSH VOF

Master Every Angle

Discover the interface used by 650K+ users.

Interface of Manikin app with 3D models of a skeleton and human figures for anatomy reference

A scene with multiple 3D mannequins in various poses under a spotlight for anatomy and lighting reference.

Two 3D mannequin hands forming a heart shape with realistic lighting and shadows

Two white outlined skeletons in a dynamic combat pose on a black background

3D mannequin in a dynamic pose with dramatic lighting for art reference

Master Every Pose and Perspective

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 650K+ users.

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Intuitive 3D Anatomy

Master complex foreshortening effortlessly. Pose models with simple, fluid controls to get the perfect anatomical reference for your sketches.

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Dynamic Light Studio

Visualize mood and depth with 4 adjustable light sources. See exactly where shadows fall to elevate your atmospheric rendering.

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Procreate-Ready Exports

Skip the tedious editing. Export high-quality cutout screenshots with transparent backgrounds directly into your digital painting workflow.

Loved by users worldwide

Trusted by 650K+ people who love this app.

"Manikin has completely replaced my wooden desktop mannequin and clunky 3D software. The lighting system is a total game-changer for my Procreate workflow—I can set up four light sources and export a background-free screenshot in seconds. It saves me hours of guessing where the shadows should fall on complex character designs."

Sarah K., Freelance Character Designer

"As an aspiring webtoon creator who always struggled with foreshortening and perspective, this app is a lifesaver. It is so intuitive that I can jump right in and pose characters for my scenes without any tutorial. The 360-degree camera and animation library make it so much easier to visualize movement for my panels."

Leo M., Digital Artist & Student

About the app

Everything you need to know about Manikin.

Description

Sketch fast with MANIKIN a 3D posing tool containing a collection of models and tools aimed to help professional artists and amateurs alike in drawing anatomically correct figures with respect to light & perspective. Create scenes with multiple characters or manipulate simple 3D shapes to quickly visualize the outlines of your sketches, generate storyboards with screenshots or frame your comic book illustrations and mangas. ARTISTS MANNEQUIN The mannequin was born out of the need for an interactive human anatomy reference to tackle problems like foreshortening, proportion and depth. We expand upon the wooden mannequin for figure drawing with various 3D models and tools to help you with shape recognition, shading, perspective and stance. POSE FAST Moving things in 3D often involves a lot of interaction for even the simplest of goals. This is why we wanted posing to be as intuitive and simple as possible with a bare minimum in menu diving and without losing complexity. A straightforward and intuitive design keeps all functionality close without drowning you in options. Our goal is to let you spend more time drawing and less time preparing. APPLY ANIMATIONS Even for the most hardened artists it’s not easy to imagine how the body moves. In MANIKIN all animations can be viewed in detail. Use them to get faster to your desired stance or as use them as a figure study for motion. CAMERA & LIGHT We also give full control over camera & light. Use 360 mode to work and use "point of view mode" to get the exact camera angle you had in mind. To ease your shading needs you have up to 4 fully adjustable lights at your disposal to create dynamic drop shadows and realistic depth. SCREENSHOTS FOR DIGITAL PAINTERS MANIKIN also features cutout screenshots so you can immediately use them in Photoshop, Coreldraw, Procreate, Paper or whatever digital drawing software you use. No more hassle with editing screenshots. FEATURES * View character animations in detail. * A straightforward and intuitive design. * Various tools and effects such as outline, cut-out, grid, ... * Dynamic light with up to 4 fully adjustable lights * Freelook camera * Screenshots without background. * Share your creations on any platform and much more …

Latest Version

2.4.5

Size

222.4 MB

First Released

Jan 10, 2019

Master Anatomy and Lighting in Seconds

Join 650,000+ creators and streamline your workflow. Download Manikin today to export perfect, background-free references directly to Procreate or Photoshop.

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