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Let’s Get Snappy With Augmented Reality
AR filters for video calls
Augmented Reality is the technology behind popular video games like Pokemon Go. Learn some of the secrets of Augmented Reality by creating some amazing filters to wow your friends and family on video calls.
For online courses: these require you to have a capable computer to work on and a broadband internet connection.
For in person courses: you will need a laptop with the same specification, please see below for more information. If this is a problem or you are unsure about anything, please contact us via info@fire-tech.com
Most PC/Mac computers from the last 5 years will be fine but you can view our recommended detailed system requirements here
For in person courses: you will need a laptop with the same specification, please see below for more information. If this is a problem or you are unsure about anything, please contact us via info@fire-tech.com
Most PC/Mac computers from the last 5 years will be fine but you can view our recommended detailed system requirements here
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Let's Get Snappy With Augmented Reality
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Course highlights
Add labels to your filters
Learn all about random numbers and programming in different outcome based on selection
Distort
Apply distortion to facial feature in your filters using the easy to use templates. Why not someone into a bug person?
Hand gestures
With hand gestures you can identify different types of hand positions and add unique images and sounds to your filters.
Course Overview
Ever wondered how some people get those amazing augmented reality filters on video calls? Or ever wanted to be a monster on Halloween or an elf at Christmas? Here’s your chance to discover how.
Using SnapChat’s lens studio, this cutting edge Fire Tech Experience will take you through making a series of fun and exciting augmented reality filters that will transform your appearance onscreen and can be used with Zoom, Google Meets, Teams and SnapChat.
We’ll show you how to warp a face using the transform features. We’ll also show you how to trigger actions on certain facial expressions, hand gestures, segmentation, markers and object detection.
Once you’ve made your own filter you’ll need to publish it. We’ll show you how to do that as well.
Everything you need from creation to end filter is covered.
FireTech Experiences are a new series of short, high interest, fun and engaging tech demonstrations and talks. These are delivered in webinar-style, using Zoom, with the main expert tutor showcasing a new interesting aspect of technology and learning. Apart from Zoom, no other downloads are required.
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FAQS
What is augmented reality?
Augmented reality is where we enhance our real-world environment using technology. This can include static objects or more commonly people in a video frame.
Are SnapChat filters augmented reality?
Yes! Most Snapchat filters use some form of augmented reality.
What your child will learn
- Create a distortion filter
- Learn how AR is used in modern gaming and social media
- AR for holidays
- AR for promotion
- AR markers creating experiences anywhere
