Creating AR Experiences with Lens Studio

Introduction

• Speaker: Tom from Object Space
• Specializes in 3D and Augmented Reality (AR) art
• Focus: Creating AR experiences using Lens Studio by Snapchat
• Objective: Show how to create a full-body track lens for Snapchat and a world AR filter

Prerequisites

• Previous video: Introduction to Lens Studio and building an AR avatar
• Void NFT Model: Download from the official Void website for the tutorial
• Software Needed:
  • Lens Studio (Snapchat's AR development platform)
  • Miximo (Adobe's rigging and animation platform; Adobe login required)
  • Optionally: Blender or Maya for advanced rigging (or use online converters)

Steps to Create Full Body Track Lens

1. **Download Void NFT Model: **
   • Ensure the model is downloaded from the official website
2. **Upload Model to Miximo: **
   • Prepare model by removing existing rig (using Blender, Maya, or online converters)
   • Convert FBX to OBJ (no rig information)
   • Upload OBJ to Miximo
3. Rigging in Miximo:
   • Define chin, wrist, elbow, and knee positions for rigging
   • Download the newly rigged character in T-pose as FBX
4. **Set Up in Lens Studio: **
   • Create a new project
   • Import the original FBX, stripped OBJ, and Miximo-rigged FBX
   • Add body tracking and match rig points with body attachment points
   • Scale and position the character
5. **Apply Textures and Materials: **
   • Import and apply textures to the materials of the rigged model
   • Use Simple PBR material for base color

Creating a World AR Filter

1. **Choosing Animations in Miximo:
   • Select animations from Miximo and apply them to the rigged character
   • Download the animated character as FBX
2. **Using Lens Studio Templates: **
   • Open a world template (e.g., Animated World)
   • Replace template assets (e.g., Red Panda) with the animated Void model
   • Adjust collision touch box for interaction
   • Add materials and textures to the model
   • Enable shadows for the model**

Additional Tips

• Use the Asset Library for pre-built assets and post effects in Lens Studio
• Explore various post effects (e.g., VHS effect, analog TV effect) to add styles
• Sync projects with Snapchat on mobile for testing and publishing
• Customize project info: name, logo, preview video before publishing

Publishing Lenses

• Set the lens public or private when publishing
• Follow the submission process in Lens Studio

Closing Notes

• Encourage creativity and sharing of AR filters
• Tom's contact details and Ethereum address for donations provided
• Join the Void community via Discord for more updates

Summary

• Lens Studio and Miximo can be powerful tools for creating engaging AR experiences
• Follow the tutorial to create body tracking and world AR filters
• Explore, experiment, and share your AR creations