May 26 2011
How to create Augmented Reality with the iPhone
Augmented Reality is the process where computer generated graphics are added to real life photos to provide additional information to the user.
With there always on connections and high quality cameras the current generation of smart phones provide a natural home for Augmented Reality, and it’s now possible to create your own AR scenes with the Aurasma App on the iPhone.
In this example I’m going to attempt to add a Augmented Reality Scene to my website.
How to create an Augmented Reality Scene with Aurasma on the iPhone.
1) Decide on the image that you want to trigger the AR and the image that will be overlaid over the original image.
In this example I’m going to create a scene where a picture of an iPhone will appear over the logo on my website.
2) Load the Aurasma App on the iPhone, and click on the camera icon to start the process.
3) Point the camera at the image that you want to trigger the scene. A focus box will now appear on screen.
4) Move the focus box to surround the image that you want to trigger the AR scene.
5) Press the camera logo on the top right hand corner of the screen to capture the trigger image.
6) You can now select the image that will be overlaid over the real world scene. You can select images or video from blinkx your iPhone or from the Aurasma on line Library
7) Position the image where you want it to appear over the real world image.
8) After the scene has been saved, you will be able to point the camera at the trigger image and the AR scene will be triggered.
9) You can then share your scene with your friends through a variety of ways.
Aurasma provides an easy and free way for you to generate your own Augmented Reality and share it with your friends and family.