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The Sticker Ensemble
The sticker ensemble was inspired by those sticker books I used to own when I was little, with a bit of flare to them.
01.Static Direction
This method can be useful to any object, though I used musical instruments in this demonstration. The static direction does not prioritize the information; it does so for the form of it. I suggest using this method for not-so information-heavy objects.
Like sticking stickers, the composition is really up to the creator, but they should make sure that there is enough space in the center for the user to be in, not block the images. For the pictures, it should be manipulated to a png form. Using the Quick Selection Tool and Select Subject helps make the process more comfortable in Photoshop, and using Smooth will cause the image cutout to be cleaner. The background color can be freely manipulated, as well.
In terms of effectiveness, if the viewer is unfamiliar with the subject presented, it would only serve as a visual scenery. Below is how my version looked like.
Directions
1. Make the images into png/without background noise
2. Isolate the image from the bg using Quick Selection Tool ︎︎︎ Select Subject
3. Then clean the edges using Select ︎︎︎ Modify ︎︎︎ Smooth
4.Arrange them accordingly, allowing space in the center
02.Video Direction
I played with the idea of music and animated the images with gif-like movements. Adding an opportunity to add movement to the objects will make them more appealing.
The way I did this direction is that: I individually animated the objects in Photoshop using Timeline and Create Frame Animation, adjusting the movement of the image and the duration per frame.
Afterward, I brought these individual pieces into After Effects and arranged them surrounding the user. I the objects to seem like dancing, so I added them each in accumulation.
To further add clarity to what these objects are, I added a subliminal message of the object names on top that appears and disappears in a timely matter.
Overall, this video direction adds some flare to your zoom background and more clarity to what the objects are. Here are what I made.
1. Bring the images to Photoshop and animate them, through Timeline ︎︎︎ Create Frame Animation
2. Import them into after effects
3. Add text descriptions on top of the objects
4. Time them accordingly
03.AR Direction
I thought it could be fun to mimic those Instagram filters where it “guesses” the character, personality, or object you are from repeating images.Before working in Lens Studio, you would need to create a gif based on your images. The easiest ways to make a gif are by Photoshop (Timeline ︎︎︎ Frame Animation) or through Giphy.
After that, start by creating a new file (no templates for this one). Create a Head Binding object to attach the gif to the head/forehead. Then in the resources panel, create a Behavior Helper Script to be able to stop the gif. Insert the Helper Script into Objects, and in the inspector panel, choose a Trigger and Event Type, and make sure the Face Index is 0 to accommodate 1 face. I prefer the Mouth Opened Event Type.
An important part is that the Response Type should be Animate Image. Change the Animated Texture into the gif, and make sure to change the Action to Toggle Play/Pause to be able to repeat the actions triggered by the Mouth Opened Event Type. These steps were according to this tutorial.
This is a great opportunity to learn the images in a more fun method. Below are the bts, result, and the filter QR code and link.
1. Create a gif from the images
2. Create a new Snap Lense File and bring the gif in
3. Create Head Binding Object and insert an Image Object of the gif there
4. In the resources panel, create a Behavior Helper Script
5. Then, adjust the following in the inspector panel: Trigger and Event Type, Response Type, and the Action.