Getting Started with Lens Studio and ML Enabled Templates | Scribe

    Getting Started with Lens Studio and ML Enabled Templates

    • Tasha Penwell |
    • 51 steps |
    • 5 minutes
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    Lens Studio is available for free download and use at <https://ar.snap.com/download?lang=en-US>
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    Open Lens Studio
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    Scroll down and open the templates provided by Lens Studio.
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    Using Lens Studio templates offers several benefits for creators just starting out in augmented reality development: - **Ease of Use**: Templates provide a structured starting point, allowing users to quickly grasp the basics of AR creation without needing extensive technical knowledge. - **Time-Saving**: By utilizing pre-built templates, creators can significantly reduce the time spent on setup and design, enabling them to focus on customizing their Lenses to fit their unique vision. - **Learning Opportunity**: Templates serve as practical examples that help new users understand how different features and functionalities work within Lens Studio, facilitating a smoother learning curve. - **Creative Inspiration**: With a variety of templates available, users can explore different styles and concepts, sparking creativity and encouraging experimentation with AR effects. - **Quick Prototyping**: Templates allow for rapid prototyping of ideas, making it easier to test and iterate on designs before finalizing a project. Overall, Lens Studio templates empower creators to dive into AR development with confidence and efficiency, making the process more accessible and enjoyable.
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    Find the **Team Celebrate** template and click on it to begin using it.

    Add Assets

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    We will practiced uploading a two different files into the AR experience. You can use your own images (think of your school logo and colors) or you can use the ones used in this demo. <https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1kXOWPGtKGeyrhmbRT4XBYpH7kAZKHOaW?usp=sharing>
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    Click the Add New Resource button in the Asset section on the bottom left side of your screen.
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    Click "Import Asset"
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    Find the image to add. Repeat as needed until you have all the images uploaded. You can do this anytime so do not worry if you forget one

    Customizing the Colors in the Template

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    This template includes face paint. If you look in the Scene Hierarchy on the left side, you will see under Face Effects the option for Face Paints with the tip of \[EDIT_ME\]. Click on this item.
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    In the Inspector panel, you will see the option to update the colors. Again you can choose your own colors or follow this demo. *Note: I am on a Mac, so there may be some slight differences in how the color options appear if you are using a PC.*
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    Select desired color and repeat this step until complete.
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    The Face Paint Type defaults to Vertical Three.
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    You can select it to expand the options and choose one based on your preference.

    Update Logos

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    Click "Face Logos \[EDIT_ME\]"
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    Click the Choose Texture text field
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    Click "AI monster" or your preferred image.