Join us for a live
Lens Lab.
Lens Lab.
The Kickoff Session + Intro to Snap AR led by a Snap team member. You will have the opportunity to learn about Snap Inc. company history, hear the evolution and future of augmented reality and be provided with an overview of the Snap AR Lens Challenge.
Watch our session recording here: https://vimeo.com/1172376698
*No prior skills or experience needed to attend.
Join this virtual workshop led by an expert Snap Lens Creator for a live, step-by-step walkthrough of building in Lens Studio. To get the most out of this session, we highly recommend completing Tutorials 1–5 beforehand so you can come prepared with questions and follow along with the demonstration in real-time.
RSVP here: https://luma.com/y62dgk3t
*No prior skills or experience needed to attend.
Join us for a deep-dive into the technical requirements and creative goals of the challenge led by a Snap team member. This session includes active brainstorming and project planning to help you navigate the official creative prompt and ensure your Lens is submission-ready.
RSVP here: https://luma.com/y3df00gn
Join us to finalize the aesthetic quality of your project and ensure all technical submission requirements are met. These sessions are your opportunity to get direct support, troubleshoot specific hurdles, and ensure your Lens is polished and ready for the finish line.
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Originally from the Dominican Republic, Roman moved to the U.S. at age 17 and studied computer science in college in the Bronx. He is now a software engineer and co-founder of the community organization Tech4Hood, where children in the Massachusetts Merrimack Valley learn computer science through tools like Snapchat’s Lens Studio.
Check out his Lens portfolio here.
Sallia is a 3D Technical Artist who specializes in bringing brand's products into AR. After working as an engineer and vfx artist Sallia brought her skills to Snapchat's Lens Studio to build high quality, cinematic experiences
Check out her Lens portfolio here.
Ben fell in love with the world of AR when Lens Studio was first released, and now is the Founder of kAR Graphics, a company that specializes in developing creative, engaging and immersive AR experiences. His company has a large number of clients and projects under its belt, and his personal profile has amassed over 4.5 Billion combined views on his lenses!
Check out his Lens portfolio here.
In order to ensure the best experience, please check as many of the following requirements as you can before joining the Lens Lab:
Do you have the following technology resources?
☐Computer
☐Internet access
☐Smartphone (with Snapchat downloaded)
Have you downloaded and tested the latest versions of the following software on your computer?
☐Design software (Adobe Illustrator, Figma, Canva, Inkscape, or another similar program)
☐Zoom
Do you have a familiarity with the following?
☐Using Lens / filters on Snapchat
☐Designing / editing visual assets using software
☐Learning new software using online tutorials / videos
Have you completed the following actions through the AR Lens Studio tutorials?
☐Looked through the Official Lens Creators page
☐Brainstormed Lens ideas
☐Previewed your Lens on Lens Studio
☐Tested your Lens on a real life user
☐Uploaded PNG screenshots of Lenses you made on the Padlets
☐Asked or answered a question on a Padlet
Have you used the templates from the tutorials to make your own Lens?
☐2D Objects
☐Face in Picture
☐Segmentation
☐Face Paint
☐Distort
Are you ready to do the following?
☐Learn more about Lens Studio & making Lenses
☐Ask questions to an expert
☐Show a draft of your final Lens to an expert for feedback
☐Take your Lens creation to the next level (e.g. interactions, 3D, etc.)