AR Video: Play Videos Over Augmented Reality QR Codes
AR Code Tech | 06/11/2023 |
Augmented Reality is a technology that allows digital content to be displayed in the real world. Currently, AR is mainly accessed through smartphones, but the introduction of augmented reality glasses in 2023 has expanded its reach.
AR devices typically display 3D models, games, or animations that are superimposed onto the real world. However, traditional media content such as text, images, and videos can also be displayed using AR.
Augmented Reality Videos: Transforming Engagement
In 2024, some of the most popular applications of Augmented Reality were games and social media filters. The growing interest in the Metaverse – a trend that gained momentum after Mark Zuckerberg announced Facebook Meta's AR strategy – has led individuals and businesses to increasingly focus on Augmented Reality technologies.
Today, more people and businesses are recognizing the potential of 2D content in AR. The notion that displaying a video on a phone screen is sufficient has evolved, and AR Videos are now seen as a necessary component for augmented reality glasses.
AR Videos on smartphones offer significant benefits:
- AR provides an enjoyable and novel way to view videos.
- They are ideal for advertising, as viewers are more likely to watch AR videos repeatedly.
- AR experiences can be easily shared through a simple code.
- With AR Code, videos can be anchored to a specific surface such as product packaging, showcases, or screens, and users can move around to interact with the content.
AR Videos: No App Required for a Seamless Experience
AR Videos can be viewed without an app on any smartphone or tablet with an operating system corresponding to the following versions: Android 4.4 and later, iOS 11.0 and later. This is made possible by WebAR technology, which utilizes AR.js, THREE.js, and A-Frame libraries to create an augmented reality video experience using a marker associated with the AR Code.
The AR.js and A-Frame frameworks are popular tools for creating virtual reality experiences, and three.js is a 3D graphics library for WebGL content.
The video is rendered floating above the augmented reality QR Code and can be seen by pointing a smartphone at it.
The AR Code cloud manages the video stream, optimizing it for .mp4 and .mov file formats. When you upload video files, they are analyzed, compressed, and converted to the optimal size and resolution for augmented reality.
Enhancing AR with Object Capture and 3D Files
Beyond videos, AR Code offers powerful functionalities like Object Capture and 3D Files Upload. These tools enable users to integrate real-world objects and 3D models into their AR experiences, enhancing interactivity and immersion. For businesses, this means creating more engaging product showcases, while educators can develop interactive learning modules.
With these tools, users can capture the essence of physical objects and bring them into the AR world, providing a seamless blend of reality and digital content.
Meta Quest 3 and AR Code Revolutionize AR Videos
The Meta Quest 3 and AR Code technology have revolutionized AR video content, offering impressive immersive AR experiences. While direct QR Code scanning is on the horizon, AR Code ensures future compatibility with AR headsets from Apple, Google, Samsung, and Meta, including their Quest Pro and 3 models.
AR Videos on the Meta Quest 3 provide unmatched interactivity, making advertising, storytelling, and presentations engaging and memorable.
Tutorial: Create Your Own AR Video Anchored with AR Code
Creating an AR Video on AR Code is quick and easy. You'll need to have opened an AR Code STANDARD or PRO account to access this feature.
Follow these instructions:
- Click on the type of experience "AR Video".
- Upload a video file in .mp4 or .mov format, with a file size no more than 100MB.
- Once the upload is complete, click on "Create" to generate your AR Code.
Tutorial video:
Tip: The larger the printed AR Code, the better your AR Video experience will be.
AR QR Codes: The Future of Marketing
AR Code technology enables the anchoring of virtual content to the real world, enriching entertainment and educational experiences in everyday life. AR Code experiences can be accessed without the need for a third-party app.
The AR Code platform allows users to create a variety of AR experiences:
- AR Text, for creating immersive 3D texts
- AR Photo, for generating 3D photos or documents
- AR Portal, for immersing users in a 360-degree photo
- AR Data API, for displaying remote data on an AR Code
- AR Filter, for anchoring AR experiences of social networks behind an AR QR Code
- AR Video
- AR Logo, for creating 3D logos from SVG images
- 3D file upload, for displaying your own 3D models
You can track and manage these experiences using the platform's advanced tracking tools.
Frequently asked questions
How do AR Videos work on AR Code?
AR Videos can be viewed on any smartphone or tablet with an operating system corresponding to versions Android 4.4 and later, iOS 11.0 and later, using WebAR technology. AR.js, THREE.js, and A-Frame libraries create an augmented reality video experience using a marker associated with the AR Code. The video is rendered floating above the augmented reality QR Code and can be seen by pointing a smartphone at it.
How can I make my own AR Video anchored with an AR Code?
To make your own AR Video anchored with an AR Code, you need to have opened an AR Code STANDARD or PRO account to access this feature. Upload a video file in .mp4 or .mov format, with a file size no more than 100MB, and click on "Create" to generate your AR Code. The larger the printed AR Code, the better your AR Video experience will be.
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