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Lens Studio - taking Snapchat to the next level

  • 28 September 2018
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Lens Studio - taking Snapchat to the next level
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Every day, more than 70 million people use Snapchat lenses and face filters on their smartphones, and now, Snapchat is letting anyone become a lens creator with its Snapchat Lens Studio tool.

So, whether you fancy some bunny ears or want to generally beautify yourself, you can now make a lens which can be enjoyed by millions of people.



Lens Studio - taking Snapchat to the next level



On social media these days, there’s no escaping the face filter selfies taken and uploaded online by Snapchat fans the world over.

Ever come across a picture of a friend with dog ears or angel wings? Chances are it’s been created using a Snapchat filter. You’ll see pictures like this wherever you go – from Facebook to Twitter, Insta to dating apps.



The new Lens Studio app can be downloaded by anyone – and could be particularly exciting for artists, developers and animators. It should mean we get to see new and interesting AR effects, and not just face filters.

The sky’s the limit, and the only thing stopping you is your imagination. For example, last year saw the ‘Dancing Hotdog’ – so what will you think of? Or take it easy and make the most of other people’s creations.

How do I create a face filter?



You could do a lot worse than to follow the information in tutorial from Lens Studio. Here, you’ll be shown how to make a face filter using the Face Paint tool.



With the face paint tool in Lens Studio, you can change the colours and where the paint should go, and tailor the way your filter will react to a person’s face.




Happy with your creation? Preview it on your phone using the Snapchat app. Scan the passcode on screen, and your design will show up in just a few seconds. Then submit it for your friends – and the world – to use.

Where can I download it?



Go to the Snapchat Lens Studio Page and hit ‘download’ at the top of the page. Simple.

So, it’s time to get your creative juices flowing. Are you going to give Snapchat Lens Studio a go? What would your creation be? Go on, go crazy – think outside the box. And then tell us all about it in the comments below. We can’t wait to try out your new filter!

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