AR Mirror Templates Library

The price of this product goes up by $1 for every sale made.

The AR Mirror Templates Library is a collection of AR effects mirror effects made by Anthony Stephen Mendes.

These AR Mirror templates are to be used at stores, events, pop-ups, gatherings, OOH, etc.

What you get with the AR Mirror Templates Library.

With the AR Mirror Templates Library, you get access to two types of AR mirror setups.

1. Offline AR Mirror using Meta Spark Studio.
2. Online AR Mirror using Lens Studio.

Offline AR Mirrors using Meta Spark Studio.

Offline AR Mirror in Meta Spark Studio allows you to run AR effects in-store or at any venue without internet connectivity.

This allows you to run these in places with limited or no internet access.

What you need to run an offline AR mirror:

1. A desktop or laptop running MacOS or Windows 10 & above.
2. A screen where the resultant AR effect will be displayed.
3. A webcam or DSLR to gather visual input from the surrounding (an iPhone with Continuity Camera works for MacOS too).
4. Meta Spark Player for Windows 10 or MacOS (whichever you are using).
5. An HDMI cable to send visual input from webcam/DSLR/iPhone to the desktop.
6. One of the files included in the AR Mirror Templates Library.

How it works:

1. Connect the webcam to your desktop or laptop using the HDMI cable.
2. Open the Meta Spark Player, close the login tab if prompted and click on the 'Open' option.
3. Find the file from the library which you'd like to use; I recommend starting off with TEST.arexport.
4. Choose your webcam, DSLR or iPhone from the camera options inside of Meta Spark Player.
5. Place the screen at a spot where you wish for users to interact with the AR Mirror and make sure the webcam is also at a height which allows for maximum usability.

Online AR Mirrors using Lens Studio

The online AR Mirror using Lens Studio allows you to run an AR mirror setup using a link that you can open in your desktop's browser.

This online AR mirror setup requires an active internet connection and provides more tracking options such as body tracking compared to the offline variant which uses Meta Spark Studio.

What you will need to run an online AR mirror:

1. A desktop or laptop on Windows or MacOS using a modern browser.
2. A screen where the resultant AR effect will be displayed.
3. A webcam or DSLR to gather visual input from the surrounding (an iPhone with Continuity Camera works for MacOS too).
4. An HDMI cable to send visual input from webcam/DSLR/iPhone to the desktop.
5. One of the AR mirror links included in the AR Mirror Templates Library.

How it works:

1. Connect the webcam to your desktop or laptop using the HDMI cable.
2. Open a browser of your choice.
3. Choose one of the links provided for an online AR mirror setup and paste it in the browser.
4. Once the link opens, allow for camera access.
5. Choose your camera of choice (webcam, DSLR, iPhone)
6. Place the screen at a spot where you wish for users to interact with the AR Mirror and make sure the webcam is also at a height which allows for maximum usability.

How do AR Mirrors work?

AR mirrors use augmented reality and real world visual (and sometimes audio) inputs to create surreal, fun or attention grabbing experiences.

In most cases, they work in this chain:

• A webcam captures live footage and sends it to the desktop in real time.
• The desktop then sends it to the AR software or browser where it's processed.
• The AR software or browser then sends this processed visual and/or audio feed to the screen and speaker to fulfil the experience.

How much do AR Mirrors cost?

• AR mirrors comprise of a screen, desktop, HDMI cable camera which are a fixed cost unless rented.
• This fixed cost can be negated with using pre-existing office and store assets like computer, cables, webcam, etc.
• The software side of building an AR mirror is expensive: creating a custom AR mirror can cost from $1000 to $25,000.
• Most businesses cannot afford this and the novelty wears off soon unless the business reinvests in different AR mirror experiences.
• This makes AR inaccessible for plenty of businesses.

Which types of businesses and communities can leverage AR mirrors?

As discussed above, AR mirrors are usually inaccessible due to the fixed costs and the pricing for creating AR experiences.

With my AR Mirror Templates Library, various businesses, communities and institutions can leverage AR mirrors:

• Stores can attract more customers.
• Festivals can have a cost effective popup display.
• Schools and colleges can showcase their efficiency in using tech.
• Government institutions can align with their vision of AR and VR.

Why is the AR Mirror Templates Library priced as such?

The price of this product goes up by $1 every time someone buys it. This means that even after 1000 people have bought it, its cost to purchase will still be lower than custom AR mirrors.

The sales made will keep me motivated to add more templates to the library and also reinvest in my startup like Uhtend.

I believe that AR should be accessible to all businesses on a fair ground and hopefully this AR Mirror Template helps the cause.

For queries, please contact @anthonysmendes on Instagram.

Note: offline and online AR mirror content will be added to this library starting 1st March 2025. You can purchase now or later, whichever suits your needs.

Important: offline AR mirrors utilise Meta Spark Studio and Meta Spark Player both of which are now not supported by Meta. The offline usage allows for activating AR effects without publishing them on Meta's servers.