Launch of AR Authoring Video Tutorials

June marked an exciting step forward for the CARS Project EU as we launched the first two of our three-part video tutorial series on AR authoring. These tutorials, designed for all skill levels, are part of our mission to equip educators and creators with the tools to develop engaging augmented reality experiences. The tutorials provide a comprehensive, step-by-step approach to building captivating AR stories, a key objective of the Erasmus+ funded CARS (Children as Creators of Augmented Reality Stories) project.

Tutorial 1: Introduction to AR Authoring with ZapWorks

Our inaugural video tutorial introduces users to the fundamentals of AR authoring using ZapWorks, guiding them through setting up and navigating their projects. This tutorial covers essential skills, such as managing the workspace, adding assets, implementing interactivity, and publishing AR stories. Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll learn:

• Setting up and managing your ZapWorks workspace and teams

• Navigating the ZapWorks designer interface

• Adding and managing various assets, including images, videos, and 3D models

• Using transform tools to adjust asset size, position, and rotation

• Implementing interactivity to engage users within AR scenes

• Previewing and publishing your AR stories

With clear, detailed instructions, this video provides a solid foundation for anyone looking to dive into AR storytelling. Watch the full tutorial here.

Tutorial 2: Transforming Storyboards into Interactive AR Experiences

Building on the first video, our second tutorial explores how to convert static storyboards into dynamic, interactive AR stories. This session emphasises the importance of storyboards in AR storytelling and offers valuable techniques for animating and adding interactivity to AR elements. Key learning points include:

• Understanding the role of storyboards in AR

• Adding interactive elements to bring storyboards to life

• Techniques for animating AR elements

• Utilizing built-in animations and interactive features

• Linking digital resources and integrating quizzes for a complete AR experience

This video continues our journey into AR storytelling, helping users unlock their creative potential in augmented reality. Watch the second tutorial here.

These tutorials are essential resources for educators, technologists, and anyone interested in leveraging AR to enrich language learning for children. Stay tuned for our final video in the series, which will further enhance your AR authoring skills.