AR Stop-Motion Animation
Type:
Experience
In this experience participants learn how to create augmented reality animations by scanning their hand drawn scribbles using the app DoodleLens. The experience is a great introduction to augmented reality by combining new technologies with traditional drawing skills. The components required for this experience are a mobile device, the DoodleLens app, paper and black markers.
Technology:
Augmented Reality
Using the DoodleLens app you can scan drawings and place them into the world through augmented reality. This works best with drawings that have a high contract such as black marker on white paper, although the app can also recognise coloured drawings.
Theme:
Arts & Creative
Scanning multiple drawings allows you to create “frames” that will play in a sequence to form an animation. DoodleLens allows you to place these animations and still frames in a scene with each one “anchored” to a position in physical space. Place these around a room to create an animated story based on where the viewer is looking.
Portability:
Wireless
Portability is high as the experience can run on most modern mobile devices and requires only a small amount of external materials.
Spatial Requirements:
Sitting
Spatial requirements will vary with group size but generally one seat and desk space per participant.
Users:
Multiple
Can be ran with a single device per participant or groups can work together to create animations for a collaborative story.
Recommended Age:
Children, Youth
Suitable for ages 8+ this experience requires basic drawing and mobile device skills.
Staffing:
One
This experience would require one staff member or volunteer to provide materials and assist participants.