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Spark AR is Facebook’s free AR creation platform that enables users to create interactive AR experiences for Facebook and Instagram. More than 400,000 creators in 190 countries have used Spark AR to create their own AR creations
Since the software requires no coding knowledge to use, anyone can now lead the world by creating the next crazy viral Instagram AR effects with little experience in the AR world.
Specialized AR filter designers can cost anywhere from $1,000 to $30,000.
This article describes how to create custom mask and makeup textures using mask templates and export them to Spark AR Studio. The face Mask (mask) template is a PSD file that can be opened in Adobe®Photoshop® image editing software.
Face mask (mask) template download link
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We’ll first look at the structure of the PSD file and explain what each layer does to create a specific part of the texture. We will also explain how to optimize the textures you create.
The mask structure and its layers
When you open this file, you will see that the mask template is a 2D expanded representation of a 3D face model made up of many different layers.
We included a mask texture sample in the first layer of the template. It is listed as a blue tiger texture in the Layers palette.
Layer groups and layers
Mask templates are made up of different layer groups. Just click on the little eye icon to the left of any layer group or layer name you don’t want to use to turn it off and it will be hidden.
We’ll cover each layer in more detail below.
Wireframe layer group
The wireframe layer group consists of two layers that together represent a 2D expanded version of the Spark AR 3D face grid.
The grid lines on these layers help you stay within the boundaries of the face grid and let you know where the characteristics of the person using your effect will be.
Use lines to guide you in drawing textures.
Track layer group
The Trace layer group consists of a layer that is used to locate the parts of the face (key points) that Spark AR tracks when you create the face effect.
It is helpful to note these key points when creating textures
Makeup look layer group
This layer group will help you draw beauty texture. Position your makeup properly according to the shape of your eyeliner, eye shadow and lips.
Facial feature layer group
The facial feature layer group has four layers. The face mask layer blends the final mask texture naturally into the user’s face, so it’s a good idea to keep it in your project.
Use eye, nose, and mouth layers to isolate these specific parts of the face and then use them as a guide for drawing textures.
These layers can be imported into Spark AR Studio without any editing and used with FaceTracker textures to replicate the user’s facial features and place them wherever you want. For example, a replica of the user’s mouth was placed on their forehead.
Face layer group
This group included feminine faces and masculine face layers. They’ll help you look at facial features in more detail, like the beginning and end of your eyebrows, or the size of your lips.
Set the background layer
The white and black background layers are just to help you see the other layers more clearly as you work.
Below, it is easier to see the white wireframe layer and the black wireframe layer
Optimize your textures and output them to Spark AR Studio
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Output visible layers
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Choose the right size
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Choose the appropriate format
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useSave for WebFunction to optimize file size
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