For my second experiment, I decided to try out Artivive, a user-friendly app that brings art to life with augmented reality.
Getting Started
Firstly, I downloaded the Artivive app on my phone. The process was straightforward and intuitive, making it accessible for anyone interested in blending traditional art with digital animation.
Creating the Art
I began by designing a simple 2D symbol. Next, I transformed this symbol into a 3D animated version. Artivive allows you to upload both the static image and the connected animated video. The platform offers various effects to enhance the animation, including transparency, fade-in, fill, color adjustments, and threshold settings.
Viewing the Animation
By scanning the static image with the Artivive app, the animation comes to life. This interactive feature means that anyone with the app can experience the animated version of the artwork simply by scanning the image.
Considerations
The method of using Artivive is remarkably simple, which is a major advantage. However, it does have some limitations.
Pros
- Beautiful, Easy Results: Artivive allows users to create impressive animations with minimal effort.
- Interactive Experience: The app enhances the viewer’s experience by adding a dynamic layer to traditional artwork.
Cons
- App Requirement: The necessity of having the app installed to scan the images may limit accessibility for some users. And there should be an incentive for them to download the app. I think this might work for example in an art show, where multiple artworks require the same app. However, I believe for a poster in the street or some other single project it would be more difficult that people download the app for this purpouse.
