Learn to Build AR Effects with Lens Studio from Snap AR | Worlds for Change Workshop (Zoom)
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Learn to build augmented reality effects – no prior experience necessary!
Get hands-on help learning to use the technology behind some of the world's most popular augmented reality effects, like the Crying Lens or AI Anime Lens from Snapchat. In this workshop you’ll learn from one of Snapchat’s most successful community experts, Sallia Goldstein, (Salliasnap, Sallia’s latest Lenses).
Powered by Lens Studio, this workshop will show you how to make incredible AR effects and get you started on becoming the next viral AR Lens Creator.
What you’ll need:
To get started, download Lens Studio (for free) and get a Snapchat account; you'll need to sign-in with Snapchat to get started. When you get to the workshop, you’ll be ready to jump into hands-on AR creation.
Tools, inspiration and more to create your Worlds for Change Challenge submission
Following this workshop, you will be able to apply your new skills to bringing ideas to life in augmented reality – a new worldbuilding tool in your toolkit!
Worlds for Change Challenge is a worldbuilding contest inviting aspiring XR creators to prototype their vision of the future for a chance to win a scholarship worth $60,000 to attend one of ASU’s transdisciplinary new XRts graduate programs, or cash prizes up to $1,000 each.
🌏Who We're Looking For: Undergrads, recent graduates and early-to-mid career professionals with a passion for XR, immersive storytelling, and creative technology – we call these XRts.
🌏The Challenge Prompt: “Show us a moment of everyday life from a future you would like to see.” How would you create this world using XR or immersive technologies to inspire positive change for the future, or shed light on an issue you care about?
🌏How to Apply: Prototype your idea using whatever creative format makes sense for you – from storyboarding, 2-D and 3-D art, animation, photography, collage, soundscape or film to worlds built in a metaverse platform or a game engine.
🌏Deadline Extended: Submit your idea by Jan 31, 2024. Winners will be announced at SXSW in March 2024, where ASU is presenting sponsor for the XR Expo.
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Worlds for Change Challenge Website | Application | Overview & Instructions | Contest Rules