Intro to Augmented Reality Workshop

This workshop is specially crafted for beginners who are eager to explore the limitless possibilities of creating immersive AR experiences using Adobe Aero. Adobe Aero is a user-friendly augmented reality (AR) authoring tool that enables creators to design and build immersive AR experiences without extensive coding knowledge. With Aero, users can seamlessly integrate digital content into the real world, making it accessible on AR-enabled devices.

What to Expect:

Introduction to Augmented Reality: Get acquainted with the basics of augmented reality, understanding its applications and potential impact on various industries.

Adobe Aero Unveiled: Dive into the Adobe Aero interface and discover how this powerful tool seamlessly integrates with your creative process. Learn the essential features and functions that will empower you to bring your ideas to life in AR.

Building Your First AR Experience: Guided by experienced instructors, participants will take their first steps in creating a simple yet captivating AR experience. From importing assets to placing them in the virtual space, you’ll witness your creation come to life.

Interactive Elements: Learn how to incorporate interactive elements into your AR projects, enhancing user engagement and creating dynamic experiences.

Animating in AR: Unleash your creativity by adding motion and animation to your augmented reality creations. Explore Adobe Aero’s animation tools to make your projects truly dynamic.

Testing and Previewing: Understand the importance of testing and previewing your AR experiences. Learn how to use Adobe Aero’s preview features to ensure your creation meets your vision before sharing it with the world.

Sharing Your AR Masterpiece: Discover the different ways to share your augmented reality creations with friends, family, or even a global audience. Whether it’s for fun, education, or business, learn how to showcase your work effectively.

Who Should Attend:

• Aspiring AR enthusiasts
• Designers and creatives
• Students exploring emerging technologies
• Anyone curious about the future of augmented reality

By the end of this workshop, you’ll not only have a solid understanding of augmented reality but also the skills to create your own AR experiences using Adobe Aero. Join us for an immersive adventure into the world of creativity, innovation, and augmented reality!

Tech requirements:

• Each participant will require an iOs device (such as a iPhone or iPad) with the Adobe Aero app installed and a free Adobe Creative Cloud account.
• Optional: Participants may also use a laptop with the Adobe Aero desktop app installed for greater screen real estate and more freedom of control.
• A limited number of iPads will be available for usage

$40 KIAC members, students and seniors; $50 General Public

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Jonny KlynKramer

Jonny Klynkramer (he/they), professionally known as JKLYNK, is a digital media artist, experimental filmmaker, and music producer living and working on the traditional and contemporary territory of the Tr’ondëk Hwëchin in Dawson City, Yukon.

As a digital artist working in virtual, augmented, and extended realities, as well as immersive and interactive installations, JKLYNK creates experiences that blend the digital and physical worlds, encouraging viewers to engage with virtual landscapes and multi-sensory encounters. They draw inspiration fromother new media artists such as Refik Anadol, TUNDRA, Maotik, Ben Heim and JKLYNK is committed to exploring and experimenting with the intricate relationships between nature and technology, the interplay of digital andanalog realms, and the perpetual cycles of generation and degeneration. They  embrace the liminal as a playground for creative discovery.

Their practice is not only rooted in artistic vision but also in technical explorations. They navigate a versatile array of software and tools, including but not limited to TouchDesigner, Unity, Unreal Engine, Blender, ChatGPT, Stable Diffusion, and VCV Rack. These digital instruments serve as a medium for sculpting immersive experiences that defy conventional artistic boundaries.

In addition to their work with digital mediums, JKLYNK also often explores the analogue realm, using celluloid film and plant matter to add depth and texture to artistic creations. This dedication to pushing artistic boundaries encompasses traditional and contemporary mediums, enriching the body of work with a profound blend of creativity and innovation.