Suggested Workflow
Suggested Workflow
Explore
Explore
To begin, explore the work of professional Lens Studio Creators at this link, and watch this video.
Analyze
Analyze
Choose two of your favorite Lenses as you explore the Creator Community.
Next, fill out the Compare & Contrast Features Worksheet on paper or on your computer.
Next, fill out the Compare & Contrast Features Worksheet on paper or on your computer.
- Write the name of one of your favorite Lenses on the left side.
- Write the name of another one of your favorite Lenses on the right side.
- Fill in the circle on the left with features that correspond only to Lens #1.
- Fill in the circle on the right with features that correspond only to Lens #2.
- Fill in the overlapping circles in the middle with features that correspond to both Lens #1 and Lens #2.
Which features stand out the most to you?
How does it feel to see yourself using those Lenses?
How does it feel to see yourself using those Lenses?
Create
Create
In this activity, you will create your first Lens using a template in Lens Studio.
- Open the Lens Studio software on your computer.
- In the top left corner, select “Templates.”
- Select the “2D Objects” template.
- 0:57 - Drag & drop assets into the 2D panel. You can also create or modify an asset using Adobe Illustrator.
- 1:28 - Play with Face Sprites.
- 2:20 - Preview the Lens you just created. It could take a few minutes to arrive to your Snapchat account once you pair it.
- Spend a few more minutes finishing up your Lens and trying it directly on your Snapchat!
- Save your progress on your computer.
- If you’d like, you can also preview the Lens and save a video copy.
Additional resources:
Watch this 2D Objects tutorial below by Lens Creator Roman Jaquez. Follow along the tutorial with these sample assets (optional).
Watch this 2D Objects tutorial below by Lens Creator Roman Jaquez. Follow along the tutorial with these sample assets (optional).
