Module 6

Building Your Favorite AR Lens

Hey, Lens Creators!

Start by quickly sketching a Lens design on paper.

Brainstorm types of images and features that you want for your Lens.
Brainstorm who your user would be.
1. Friends?
2. Families?
3. Kids?
Think about the following as you sketch:
1. Do you want the user’s face to look different?
2. Do you want to build a custom background?
3. Do you want to incorporate a 2D character into the Lens?
Think about the kind of template that you would like to use. Remember what we used in the past units:
1. Unit 1: 2D Objects Lens Template (2D, Beginner)
2. Unit 2: Face in Picture Lens Template (2D, Beginner)
3. Unit 3: Segmentation Lens Template (2D Beginning)
4. Unit 4: Facepaint (2D, Medium) and/or Distort (2D/3D, Beginner)

Next, you will illustrate your paper sketch on your computer using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or a similar tool.

Open Photoshop or Illustrator.
Create a new file.
1. Make sure the size and dimensions of the canvas correspond to that of your phone.
2. Select "optimization for mobile digital design."
Mock up a digital version of the physical sketch that you just made.
1. You can also download images from the web or trace them in Photoshop.
2. Make sure to place each element of your image on a separate layer like you did in the Warm-Up Unit.

In this activity, you will take what you have illustrated and design your AR Lens in Lens Studio.

Keep in mind, your design does not have to be perfect! This is just to get you started using the tool and to bring your vision to life.

Open the Lens Studio software on your computer.
Select your favorite Lens Studio template.
Import the assets that you just designed.
1. If you need more information on how to import and update resources, check out this guide.
Modify the Lens Template using your imported assets.
1. You can tinker with the template or refer back to the tutorials from previous units.
2. An easy way to get started is to manipulate the Textures.
Test your Lens on your phone and/or with a user. Use the information you get from these tests to improve your Lens.
Save your progress on your computer.
(Optional) If you are finished, submit your Lens to be officially published on Snap.
1. Guide to Submitting Your Lens
2. If you’d like, you can also preview the Lens and save a video copy.

Remember to create a preview video of your Lens.

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