Artistic Augmented Reality Filter Creation
A course by Solimán López, Conceptual Artist
Develop and publish filters for social media and open the door to a new reality
Augmented reality—commonly known as AR—more than simply generating curiosity, has become the new means of artistic expression that has given light to a new generation of artists using it as their canvas. Artist Solimán López has incorporated Instagram filters to his spectrum of mediums to express his art, impacting his followers, while increasing engagement within his online community.
With this course, you’ll discover creative strategies to adapt your ideas to augmented reality. Create 3D resources, from images to animations, as well as audio, which you will bring together on Spark AR and post on your chosen social media platform.
What will you learn in this online course?
17 lessons & 12 downloads
- 99% positive reviews (67)
- 2,109 students
- 17 lessons (2h 58m)
- 12 additional resources (9 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, Indonesian, Romanian, Turkish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish · Romanian · Indonesian
- Level: Beginner
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Recommended software & tools for this course
Blender
Spark AR StudioWhat is this course's project?
Develop your own AR filter, learning the entire production process, from the conceptualization to the approval process from the social media platform of your choice.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
For those interested in digital creativity, artists, creatives, designers, and innovators in general, as well as marketing directors, advertisers, and creative directors.
Requirements and materials
This course does not require previous knowledge, but it is recommended to have some understanding of how 3D works, of the Adobe suite, and of Blender. However, if you don’t have any knowledge of these, Solimán provides you with content that you can work on to customize and get familiar with how it works.
As for materials, you will need a computer with a webcam and Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, and Illustrator, as well as Blender and Spark AR.
Reviews
Solimán López
A course by Solimán López
Soliman López is a prominent conceptual artist known for his pioneering work at the intersection of art, science, and technology. With more than 15 years of experience, he has exhibited in biennials, festivals, and museums around the world, being recognized for his innovative use of new technologies in art. His specialty lies in the creation of artistic concepts that challenge the traditional boundaries of art, from installations and immersive experiences to fully digital works. Soliman has collaborated with renowned brands and projects, and his dedication to digital art has led him to be a reference in the field of NFTs and the metaverse.
Content
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U1
Introduction to creation with augmented reality
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Presentation
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Some of my references
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What will we do in the course?
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U2
Preproduction of a filter
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What is augmented reality?
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Artistic approach to augmented reality
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Mockups for augmented reality 1
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Mockups for augmented reality 2
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Introduction to interaction with augmented reality using Spark AR 1
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Introduction to Augmented Reality Interaction Using Spark AR 2
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U3
Production of an augmented reality filter
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Create assets and resources for my filter with Spark
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Making our filter unique
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Preview your filter
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Interact with your RA filter in Spark AR
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Give sound to your filter
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U4
Publishing an augmented reality filter
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Post your filter on Facebook and Instagram
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Post your filter on Facebook and Instagram 2
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Reach out and expand your audience through an engagement strategy
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FP
Final project
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Put your creativity into AR filters on Instagram
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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FAQs
You’ll learn how to conceptualize, design, and publish augmented reality filters using Spark AR, Blender, and other tools. The course covers 3D modeling, animation, interactivity, audio integration, and optimization for social media.
This is an intermediate-level course, perfect if you already have basic knowledge of digital art or design. It covers everything from fundamental concepts to advanced augmented reality techniques.
You’ll need a computer with internet access and software like Spark AR Studio, Blender, and optionally After Effects and Photoshop. Having a mobile device for testing is also helpful.
The course guides you step-by-step through creating, optimizing, and publishing filters using Spark AR Studio, from creative concept to launch and promotion on both platforms.
Spark AR is Meta’s platform for creating augmented reality effects and filters on Instagram and Facebook. In this course, you’ll learn how to use it to build interactive and artistic experiences.
Yes, the course includes techniques for 3D modeling, animation, and optimizing models in Blender to seamlessly integrate them into augmented reality projects with Spark AR.
You’ll be able to create interactive artistic filters, immersive experiences, digital sculptures, multimedia installations, and NetArt pieces using the tools and techniques taught.
Blender
Spark AR Studio
tome el curso tarde pero al menos me motivo a seguir pero con el programa de snap. aunque espero que algún vuelva meta spark
Excellent!
bueno
Muito prático, apenas com esse curso já estou conseguindo atuar profissionalmente com a criação de filtros
Great Course!