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Make Your Own AR Mini Driving Game

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Learn how to create your own AR mini driving game with Apple ARKit, a mobile platform that makes it easy to create all kinds of AR experiences. In this workshop, participants will use Reality Composer, a tool within ARKit, to create simple 3D models, add physics and behaviors, and deploy their creation on an iPhone or iPad.

Join Studio X, UR’s hub for immersive technologies, and learn more about the digital world of extended reality (XR). All levels welcome. No experience necessary!

Note: In order to participate, you will need to complete the pre-workshop instructions, which will be sent by email prior to the event. Need assistance with this process? Ask for help on the Studio X Discord (Quick Questions Channel). 

Instructor: Hao Zeng
Where: Studio X, Carlson Library First Floor
When: Tuesday, November 15th from 6 to 7:30pm
Register: libcal.lib.rochester.edu/event/9662565

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Create Your Own Selfie Filters for Instagram

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Ever wondered how the fun selfie filters on Instagram are created? It’s easier than you think!

Create your own custom effects with Spark AR Studio, a free AR tool. With this platform, you can incorporate images and 3D models, animation, interaction, and more into filters without knowing how to code. During this hands-on workshop, participants will learn the basics of creating effects and how to publish them to Instagram. We’ll also provide some custom UR assets, so you can spread that Meliora spirit!

Join Studio X, UR’s hub for immersive technologies, and learn more about the digital world of extended reality (XR). All levels welcome. No experience necessary!

Note: Attendees will need a Facebook account and to download Spark AR studio (Mac and PC) as well as the Spark AR app (iOS and Android) for testing ahead of time. Need assistance with this process? Ask for help on the Studio X Discord (Quick Questions Channel). 

Instructor: Mila Paymukhina
Where: Studio X, Carlson Library First Floor
When: Friday, 11/4/2022 @1PM
Register: libcal.lib.rochester.edu/event/9662190

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Drop by Studio X every Friday at 1pm for informal workshops, talks, demos, and more! View the full schedule.