Filter Design for Instagram and Facebook with Spark AR
A course by Jeferson AraujoAugmented Reality Developer
A course by Jeferson Araujo, Augmented Reality Developer
Develop fun and sophisticated augmented reality filters to add flair to your stories on social media
Instagram and Facebook filters are no longer just a game, they're very often included in marketing strategies of large corporations and businesses. Augmented reality designer Jeferson Araujo specializes in creating innovative, immersive experiences combining fantasy and reality. His creations have been used by brands like Disney and Cartier, as well as celebrities like Madonna, Maluma, and Cara Delevingne.
In this course, learn to create an augmented reality filter using Spark AR Studio. Jeferson guides you through the process step-by-step, from searching for reference materials to effects creation and applying 3D objects such as eyelashes, glasses, and different types of makeup including glitter, lipstick, eyeshadow, eyeliner, and much more.
What will you learn in this online course?
15 lessons & 19 downloads
Digital filters and reference search
6 minutes, 4 seconds
Mood board assembly
4 minutes, 0 seconds
Planning the filter
3 minutes, 45 seconds
Software interface and neon effect
7 minutes, 3 seconds
Segmentations
3 minutes, 55 seconds
Creating a Realistic Illuminator
2 minutes, 46 seconds
What's included in this course?
Begin by discovering how Jeferson Araujo started out in the AR filter business working for social media platforms and how he finds inspiration for his new creations. He also introduces you to two of the sector's most recognized artists at the forefront of filter innovation.
Get straight to work planning your final project by looking for inspiration and putting together a mood board. Next, Jeferson shows you everything you need to use Spark AR Studio, from downloading it to exploring its interface and main features in order to create the individual Assets for your filters, including glasses, eyelashes, makeup, and background music.
Now it's time to step into augmented reality. See how to create a makeup filter with glitter, lipstick, eyeshadow, and eyeliner, then move on to apply 3D objects like eyelashes to your filter.
Wrap up the course learning about postproduction, adding music and overlapping effects. Finally, Jeferson teaches you to export your piece for social media and even some techniques for reusing your filter to give it a new lease of life.
Recommended software & tools for this course
What is this course's project?
Create an augmented reality filter for your Instagram and Facebook Stories using fantasy filter elements.
Who is this online course for?
For computing and image editing professionals and anyone interested in creating AR effects for Instagram and Facebook.
Requirements and materials
You don't need any experience to take this course.
In terms of materials, all you need is a computer installed with Spark AR Studio.
Reviews
- 3 years ago
Muito bom!
- 3 years ago
eu gostei, mas poderia da possiblidades de outras artes como filtro
- 3 years ago
Eu amei o curso! Super recomendo
- 4 years ago
It is a great opportunity to learn from one of the best professionals in the industry. Looking forward for the next lesson from Jeferson!
- 4 years ago
Amei o curso! Conteúdo de excelente qualidade. E o professor tem domínio do assunto, sabendo repassar isso muito bem!
In 2021, Snapchat invited him to become an Official Lens Creator (OLC) and he currently creates Snapchat Lenses as well as Instagram effects.
Content
- U1
Introduction
- Presentation
- Influences
- U2
Starting your career in AR
- Digital filters and reference search
- Mood board assembly
- Planning the filter
- Software interface and neon effect
- U3
Augmenting reality
- Segmentations
- Creating a Realistic Illuminator
- Eye area make-up
- Using 3D Blocks and Objects
- Creating a realistic lipstick and gloss effect
- Particles
- U4
Adding a track and ending the file
- Adding background music
- Finalizing, optimizing the fancy filter and exporting
- Filter reuse
- FP
Final project
- Filter Design for Instagram and Facebook with Spark AR
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FAQs
The course is intermediate level, perfect for those with basic digital design or augmented reality knowledge who want to dive deeper into creating interactive social media filters using Spark AR Studio.
It's recommended to have basic design software skills, an interest in visual trends, and access to a computer compatible with Spark AR Studio to keep up with the hands-on lessons.
You'll learn how to create augmented reality filters from scratch, apply cultural references and trends, use digital makeup, 3D objects, particles, audio, organize assets, optimize, and export effects for social media.
The course teaches strategies to make filters go viral, including choosing cultural references, trends, striking visual elements, interaction, and tailoring to social media audiences.
No programming skills are needed. The course covers visual tools and features in Spark AR Studio, enabling you to create interactive filters without advanced coding.
You'll learn how to research, select, and adapt pop culture references, makeup trends, video games, and TV shows to design original, visually appealing filters.
Yes, the course covers techniques for creating digital makeup, neon effects, glitter, lip gloss, highlighter, and other popular visual trends for Instagram and Facebook filters.