Description
Book SynopsisExplore Meta Spark Studio, a program used for augmented reality (AR) effect creation and deployment across multiple social media channels. This beginner's guide to AR development focuses on practical, project-based learning no prior coding or design experience is required.You will start by learning the fundamentals of AR as a whole and become familiar with key terminology and core concepts, building a baseline understanding of the technology overall.Using that foundational knowledge, you'll embark on step-by-step tutorials and get hands-on with building AR effects. Projects include selfie effects that react to facial expressions and target tracking effects that respond to images detected in the real-world environment. You'll also learn how to create an entire AR game, including animations and scoring.Along the way, you'll learn techniques for how to customize each one of these projects to fit your own unique vision. Additionally, you'll become familiar with the ways to publish and sha
Table of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction to Augmented Reality· What is AR?
o AR basics
o AR vs. VR
o Use cases for AR
· How does AR work?
o Hardware
o Software
o Inputs
· AR Tools
o ARKit
o ARCore
o Unity
o Unreal Engine
o Lens Studio
o Effect Studio
o Spark AR
Chapter 2: Introduction to Spark AR
· Installation
o 2.1.1 Windows
o 2.1.2 Mac
· Introduction to the Spark AR Interface
Chapter 3: Creating Your First Effect
· Background Segmentation
· Mapping an effect to a face
o Face trackers
o Face meshes
· Color Grading
o Exploring the Spark AR Library
· Testing an effect
Chapter 4: Spark AR Library Overview
· Home
· 3D Objects
· Music and Sound
· Patch Assets
· Textures
· Blocks
· Script Packages
· Color Luts
· Voice Intents
Chapter 5: Introduction to Patch Editor
· Understanding Patches
· Animation
· Audio
· Body Landmarks
· Device
· Face Landmarks
· Interaction
· Logic
· Math
· Shaders
· Time
· User Interface
· Utility
· Voice Control
Chapter 6: Creating Full Body Effect
· Body Finder Patch
· Mapping assets to Body Landmarks
· Body Bounding Box
Chapter 7: Creating Object Tracking Effect
· Target tracking
· Selecting a target
· Working with 3D assets
· Particle systems
Chapter 8: Creating World Effect
· Plane trackers
· Believable effects with occlusion
· Animation
· Environment light
Chapter 9: AR Game Development
· Building logic into an effect
· Scripting in Spark AR
o Intro to Scripting
o JavaScript
o TypeScript
· Introduction to code editors
o Sublime Text
o Atom
o Visual Studio Code
o Installing a code editor
· Writing our first script
· Working with audio
· Testing a game
o The Spark AR Console
o Testing on a device
Chapter 10 Customizing Assets in Project Template
· Finding resources
· Swapping assets
Chapter 11: Tips and Tricks
· Quality of life improvements
· Device compatibility
· Performance optimization
· Checking the changelog
Chapter 12: Publishing an Effect
· Effect guidelines
· Creating an icon
o Introduction to graphics editing
o Figma
o Icon design fundamentals
o Exporting finished assets
· Monitoring effect results
Chapter 13: AR Development Best Practices
· Creating experiences of value
· Accessibility
· Internationalization and localization
· Inclusivity
· Safety and privacy
Chapter 14: Conclusion
· Finding inspiration
· Giving back to the community
· Final words
