the present & future of augmented reality + how to make your first ar app

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Virtual Reality Heads


Augmented Reality Overlays


75 App Ideas for AR/VR at zenka.org


Upgrading your RealityMy Mission: Explain augmented reality Reveal the future of ARConvince you to make an AR app (or Unity Game)


AR and VR technology basics Who I am and what I do Building a career that is unique to youThe future of AR and VR and what can you do with it? Questions

Video Demo


Augmented Reality 101


Difference between AR/VRVR replaces your field of vision completely. VR can include immersive technology products like Leap Motion (allows you to track your hands) or FOVE (which can track your eye movement) or Virtrix Omni (lets you run and move in place) which all help you feel more immersed.




Augmented RealityAR adds a layer of 3D objects or other images on top of what you see around you. Bringing the digital world and imaginary elements to the real world in a fascinating blend. Some people think it will be more social, more engaging.



Video demo of AR applications in the real world.


AR and VR are Game ChangersVR and AR will be as big as TV and the cellphone in revolutionizing the way you do almost everything (socializing, learning, entertaining, working and interacting with your computer etc.)


Tech CompaniesAlmost every major tech company and loads of start ups are rushing to the party. Sony, Facebook/Oculus, Samsung, Apple, Google, Microsoft, Magic Leap etc. Avegant, 3DHead, Daqri, Sulon, etc.


50 Years in the Making Ivan Sutherland - 1968Ultimate Display , Sword of Damocles


Where are we headed? Computer VisionMovidius - gesture, eye tracking, positional tracking, depth perception, & 3D object recognitionEEG readersAR Contact LensesPresence/EmbodimentPhysical and Virtual World MixNot nailed to a computer - Control your computer with voice and gestureVirtual things dont cost as much money as real things


Convince you to make anAR Project in the next two weeks


But what if I dont know how? State of not knowing is constant and never ending in technology. You will only master a sliver, not everything. Speed of change requires that you look up your questions (Google/YouTube). That is what the seasoned pro engineers do (all day long).


What if I am not technical?Drag and DropYou do not have to be a programer to make games or apps or create incredible VR or AR experiences.


What if I dont have any money? Never wait for money. Get in in there and do it now. If money is your excuse maybe you are in the wrong field. Free software & free education and advice is everywhere.


But I dont know anything about AR!You are not behind, the industry is new.Nobody knows what worksContent is kingFailure is almost a goal because experimentation is all we can do at this point.


Augmented Reality PlatformsAurasmaVuforiaLayarBlipparAugment


Everything you need to know to get started making your first augmented reality project using an app called Aurasma.


Zenkas Aurasma Brain DumpPhone or tablet app that lets you create AR projects and share them with the public.

Create using the app using stock animationsCreate using the studio app via their websiteBasic images or videos (can be transparent)3D objectsCreate custom apps with the Aurasma SDK


VocabularyTriggerOverlayChannel/Campaign

The camera recognizes an image, called a trigger, it triggers an overlay. You share the content on a channel/campaign.


1. Stock phone/tablet app

Install the app and then press the aurasma icon to get into the options.


Click + to get started


Trigger - Position Overlay - Channel


Public Channel Sharing


Finding Your ContentSearching for your channel and hitting followHaving people visit a URL (found under the share button).


2. Aurasma Studio App


Aurasma.com


Free Aurasma Studio Account


Create New Aura


Step 1 : Start with a Trigger


Step 2: Overlay


Video, Image, or 3D Object


Resize and Position


Add Layers and Actions


Name, Hashtags


Testing


Add to a Channel or Campaign


Share Link & Instructions


Print Instructions


Tell the StoryUsing YouTubeA web page or social mediaImages, video etc. Tablets onsite ready to view


What Works to Create AR Magic? Transparent Images (.png)Transparent Video (export as a .flv and make sure you encode the alpha channel. 3D Objects *


Getting 3D Objects into AurasmaInstall Blender Free 3D program comparable to Maya, 3D Studio etc.Get a 3D model from TurboSquid.comUse search for price 0 to $15Look for low poly Make sure it is in a format Blender accepts: 3D Studio (3DS), COLLADA (DAE), Filmbox (FBX), Autodesk (DXF), Wavefront (OBJ), DirectX (x), Lightwave (LWO), Motion Capture (BVH), SVG, Stanford PLY, STL, VRML, VRML97, X3D.3. Export file as an Open Collada (DAE)


Bundle the Upload in a .tar with: Open Collada from BlenderMusic (in mp3)A thumbnail named thumbnail.png which is 256 x 256 or 728x728)Put into a .tar file (GUI Tar program on a Mac)


Position the Model View 3D Model, Hold down H, Play


SoftwareAurasma (free AR program)Blender (free 3D program)GUI Tar Turbo Squid (free 3D models)FreeSound.org (free music)Flickr Creative Commons (free images)


ResourcesPlug-in South LAGlobal Game Jam LA Meet-UpsVRLA ConferenceForums


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