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TheIndia Summer Lensathon (ISL)is a Lens creation challenge presented bySnap AR Indiaand powered byHack2skill.
This summer, unleash your creative potential using Lens studio to showcase the power ofaugmented reality.Let your imagination run free as you will be given hands-on training through workshops & bootcamps to create unique experiences through Lens creation.
Stand a chance to win cash prizes worth₹ 10.5 Lakhsand adigital certificateon valid & publicAR Lens submission.
PRIZE MONEY WORTH ₹10.5 LAKHS
Gold
1stPlace Winner
₹2 Lakh
Gold
2ndPlace Winner
₹1.5 Lakh
Gold
3rdPlace Winner
₹1 Lakh
Gold
4thPlace Winner
₹75 K
Gold
5thPlace Winner
₹50 K
Silver 6thto 10th
Place Winner
₹10K Each
Bronze 11thto 15th
Place Winner
₹5K Each
MOST ENGAGING AR LENSES
| Engagement Evaluation PERIOD | Cash Prizes |
|---|---|
| 17thMarch - 14thMay | ₹1 Lakh |
| 17thMarch - 21stMay | ₹1 Lakh |
| 17thMarch - 28thMay | ₹1 Lakh |
| 17thMarch - 4thJune | ₹1 Lakh |
Win a cash prize of ₹1 Lakh Every Week!
Lens Engagement will be calculated on the basis of a combination of plays, saves and shares on your submitted AR Lens
Theme
Celebrate&Spreadthe diverse trends prevalent in yourculture,right here..right now! BuildLensesthat are locally relevant to you and yourculture(food,music,dance,events,make-up,fashion,holidays,pop culture,humouretc. )
Focuson thetrending topicsfor your community… Create a Lens that Snapchat users will love tosavein theirlibraryandshowcaseby sharing on the platform with their friends and family!
Lens-Creation Process
1. Register
Complete the registration process for Snapchat’s India Summer Lensathon to get started.
Registrations Closed
2. Download Lens Studio
Lens Studio is a powerful application designed for artists and developers to build augmented reality experiences for hundreds of millions of Snapchatters. With a huge set of built-in features including custom shaders and advanced tracking technology, the possibilities are endless.
Download Lens Studio3. Attend Workshops & Bootcamps
Attend workshops & bootcamps and learn how to build Lenses on Lens Studio, the schedule of the bootcamps and workshops can be found here
Submit Your AR Lens
Submit Your AR Lens
What do you need to submit?
Create as manyAR Lensesas you want and submit them. Remember,qualityis more important thanquantity.The evaluation criteria of the AR Lenses will be based on the quality of the idea, its potential impact and its implementation.
The theme of the Lensathon is“Celebrating Culture”Create qualityAR Lenses, and Unleash your creative potential!
Submit your entry with the below details:
- Lens Name
- Lens URLYourLensmust bepublicandpublished!You will find your Lens URL in theMy Lenses section
- Lens ID:A copy of your Lens ID, which can be found by going toMy Lensesand selecting the Lens you need theIDof. Select thecopy iconand your Lens ID will be copied to your clipboard.
- AR Lens Demo Video (Optional) : A2-minute YouTube video(hosted onYouTube,Vimeo,Youkuor anexternal linkwhich we can access-Google Driveetc.) stating a demo of your experience working with AR via a step-by-step visual demo. Ensure that you talk about theLens Studiofeatures you used to build yourAR Lens.
Submit your AR Lenses on the Participant Dashboard
Thedeadlineto submit AR Lenses is7th May, 2023
AR Lens Publishing Guidelines
- 2 MB File Size and Under
- No Lens Studio templates with minor edits/customisations
- Tag yourAR Lensesas\"INLensathon2023\"
- Must meet officialLens Studio submission guidelines
- New ideas [Not copies of previously submitted popular Lenses]
- Preview Video - A Lens preview video helps users visualise their Lens experience before unlocking the Lens. Think of it as a mini trailer for your creation. Previews make your Lenses more compelling and will be visible to the public.
For a project to be deemed as a quality submission to be reviewed, the following criteria and guidelines must be met:
Judging Criteria
Idea Quality
How creative, original or innovative is the idea?
Potential Impact
Does the solution have a real-world impact & does it provide some sort of value to users?
Implementation of Idea
How well was the idea implemented technologically?
Information regarding the criteria for the AR Lens Engagement Contest will be released soon.
Resources
Utilize the following resources for a better understanding of the Lens Studio-
Learner’s Tutorial For Lens Studio
Click here
Timeline
Registrations and AR Lens submissions open
17thMar'23
Workshops
7thApr to 26thApr'23
Bootcamps
17thApr to 28thApr'23
Closure of Registrations and AR Lens submissions
7thMay’23
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Discussion Zone
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