What is AR? The difference between AR & VR. How AR has impacted the digital space. E-commerce examples, the future and its possibilities.

What skills do you require for this course? Do you need previous design, 3D or coding experience? What if you don’t have any? What software are we going to use to create this effect?

A brief introduction to Spark AR, Meta’s AR creation tool. Downloading the software and an introduction to the software’s interface. Explaining the many panels and what they can help you accomplish.

Introduction to Face Assets by Spark AR, what they are and how they can help. Using these assets to align your designs or graphics. Introduction to a face tracker, face mesh and materials.

Most AR filters have been designed for mobile experiences; previewing them on a desktop provides a partial understanding of the experience. To understand the effects experience better, we will preview it on our mobile devices.

How to export your filters once they are complete. Checking file-size requirements, capability requirements and uploading to the Spark AR hub. Naming your filter, filling in the details and uploading your filter for review.

If you don’t have access to a photo-editing program or prior experience, you can still recreate this effect with a little creativity and a work-around. No Photoshop? Dont worry!

The first of perhaps many AR courses: If you’re a creator and interested in learning or teaching more, reach out to us.