About This Project

In 2020, I had the privilege of collaborating with The Electric Factory, an Official Meta Spark Partner, to develop some of the first video calling effects for Meta’s Messenger. This project represented a significant milestone as it involved creating official filters for Messenger, an app with 1.3 billion monthly active users.

Working closely with Meta and leveraging the latest technology available only to selected partners via Spark AR Studio, our focus was on ensuring these effects reach as many users as possible, so they had to be optimized for various devices, supporting both portrait and landscape orientations to enhance user experiences on Messenger.

Demo videos of the effects
Official Halloween Eyes Filter
Official "Moodies" Filter

Impact

The introduction of these AR effects to Messenger not only enriched the video calling experience for users but also positioned Meta at the forefront of interactive communication technology. Our collaboration with Meta to bring these filters to life involved:

Innovative Design: Crafting engaging and fun AR effects that enhanced the visual communication on Messenger, adding a layer of creativity and personal expression to video calls.
Cross-Device Optimization: Ensuring the effects were fully optimized for different devices, allowing for a seamless experience regardless of the user's hardware.
Technological Advancement: Utilizing cutting-edge AR technology that was not yet available to all, pushing the boundaries of what was possible in real-time video communication.

Technical Details

Built with Spark AR Studio.

Responsibilities

Creative Development: Led the conceptualization and design of the AR effects, pushing the envelope in AR technology and interactive design.
Technical Implementation: Oversaw the technical development, ensuring the AR effects were compatible across a wide range of devices and orientations. This involved complex problem-solving to make the effects as accessible and user-friendly as possible.
Collaboration with Meta: Worked closely with Meta’s teams to align our development with their platform's capabilities and standards, ensuring a smooth and effective integration of the effects.

Media

The Electric Factory - Messenger 2020 Review

Meta | Official Messenger Video Calling Effects | Spark AR Studio