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Silhouette Clarity
A strong pose should be instantly recognisable by its silhouette alone. If you cannot tell what a character is doing without seeing the details, the pose is weak.
Silhouette clarity is a fundamental check for good staging and acting. It ensures the action reads quickly and clearly to the audience, a principle that applies across 2D and 3D animation.