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Bring your best face forward in augmented reality! In this beginners course, we’re building our best selves in Spark AR, an augmented reality tool by Facebook. No coding is necessary - we’ll be using features within Spark AR like the facetracker, facemesh, 3D models, animation, and patches. Come with your creative spirit, you will emerge from this course in your final form. 

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『 SCHEDULE 』

Sunday December 13th at 11:30AM (PT) Time.Is

2 hour duration

『 WORKSHOP OUTLINE 』

This 2-hour session will include the following exercises:

• Introduction to Spark AR & Features
• Walkthrough of Spark AR User Interface
• Guided hands on tutorial for creating a front-facing filter utilizing:
• FaceMesh object distortion
• Facemesh painting
• 3D Object animation
• The patch editor to create facetracker interactions
• Breakout groups & self directed creations
• Round table sharing of creations, insights, and inspirations
• Next steps, final thoughts.

『 REQUIREMENTS 』

• No programming experience required
• Ideate your look before the workshop
• Download the Prereq assets
• Install Spark AR
• Use the FaceTexture references (in prereq folder) to create a makeup look in Photoshop or Photoshop equivalent.
• Using SculptGL, and the FaceMesh obj (in prereq folder), model a head shape.

And the usual:

• Computer & power/charger.
• Zoom installed ahead of time.
• Optional: 2nd monitor or screen so you can see the Zoom while working.
• Hop on the CODAME Discord if you have questions!