Facebook introduces Camera Effects platform for developers, enabling use of AR effects in Facebook’s camera functionality

Briefing

Facebook introduces Camera Effects platform for developers, enabling use of AR effects in Facebook’s camera functionality

April 25, 2017

Briefing

  • Camera Effects – Facebook opens in-app camera to developers to create augmented reality effects, such as frames and interactive experiences
  • First Mainstream AR Platform – Makes smartphone camera first mainstream augmented reality platform, which can extend to augmented reality glasses in future
  • Sample Effects – Can include using app camera to display menu information at restaurant, virtual steam from a coffee cup, and virtual 3D art on a blank wall
  • Frame Studio – Lets anyone without coding experience contribute frame designs by uploading image, with designer given credit on Facebook platform
  • AR Studio – Offers tools to develop augmented reality experiences using precise location, object recognition and depth detection to create effects
  • Launch Partners – Include Manchester United, game developer EA, and Nike, which contributed image overlays displaying soccer match data, game stats, and running route maps

Accelerator

Sector

Information Technology

Organization

Facebook Inc.

Source

Original Publication Date

April 18, 2017

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