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Lensathon Resources

FOR AR CREATORS AND DEVELOPERS

Lens Fest Lensathon Workshops 2022

Workshop 1:
3D Hand Tracking

Engineer: Laura Chambers & Elena Nizhnik
Title: Interacting with objects in AR using 3D hand tracking
Date: Thursday 15th Dec, 9am PDT

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Workshop 2:
Multiplayer

Engineer: Jacob Knipfing & Oscar Falmer
Title: Creating shared experiences in Lens Studio
Date: Thursday 5th Jan, 9am PDT

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Workshop 3:
Remote Assets

Engineer: Olha Rykhliuk & Elena Nizhnik
Title: Improve performance and create richer experiences using Lens Cloud
Date: Thursday 12th Jan, 9am PDT

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Workshop 4:
Custom Components

Engineer: Len Deuel & Elena Nizhnik
Title: Improve your workflow using Custom Components
Date: Tuesday 17th Jan, 9am PDT

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Workshop 5:
Physics V2

Engineer: Yao Wang & Oscar Falmer
Title: Bring realism to your scene using physics
Date: Thursday 19th Jan, 9am PDT

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Workshop 6:
Location AR Session

Engineer: Eric Nersesian & Elena Nizhnik
Title: Create location-based experiences for local landmarks
Date: Tuesday 24th Jan, 9am PDT

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Workshop 7: Debugging and Optimization

Engineer: Amani Abbas
Title: Optimize your lens and assets with custom debugging tools
Date: Thursday 26th Jan, 9am PDT

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3D Hand Tracking

Use Lens Cloud to Build Connected Lenses Using Body Tracking in Lens Studio

Connected Lenses are a type of Lens that allows you to pass and store data between devices that are running the same Lens, whether they're in the same location or different locations. Check out these guides to learn more:
Lens Cloud overview
Connected Lenses overview
Create Connected Lenses
Connected lenses

Remote Assets

Check out these guides to learn more:
Docs
Lens Studio tutorial

Build Dynamic Lenses in Lens Studio
using Physics 

Use Lens Studio's physics engine to make your Lenses
more dynamic and engaging. Check out these guides to learn more:
Docs
Physics Template
Physics Toy Template
Responsive Plants
Let’s Break It
Collect Coins
Building a Micro-Game Lens Using Physics Part 1

Location AR Session (Spatial Persistence and more)

Check out these guides to learn more:
Docs- Scanning the mesh
Snap AR Course
Lens Ambassador Live Session

Debugging and Optimization

Build a Lens using Machine Learning with Snap ML in Lens Studio

ML Models provide instructions for applying an algorithm
in order to arrive at a result. Check out these guides to learn more:
SnapML Overview
SnapML Quick Start
ML Lens Templates
SnapML Training Code Github Repo

Build a Lens using APIs

Utilize external APIs to create rich, entertaining AR experiences. Check out these guides to learn more:
Remote Service Module
Translate API
Weather API
Stock Market API

Building Try-On/Fashion Lenses
with Lens Studio

How to Build
Shopping and Fashion Lenses

The links below will show you how to build an AR Try-On Lens. Through Snap AR, shoppers can visualize, try on, and experience products before buying them — helping increase conversions and reduce returns, benefitting shoppers and businesses alike.