Project Overview:

From 2015 to 2016, our team at Mybrana developed an innovative Game Engine incorporating Artificial Intelligence, which enabled the creation of natural markers on various surfaces, including faces. Leveraging advanced facial recognition and 3D location mapping technology, this engine could identify people, objects, and places in front of a smartphone camera, seamlessly integrating interactive digital content. Users could engage with games that appeared around their faces or in different locations, such as city streets, and share their experiences through live video streaming. This feature also supported multiplayer games, allowing users in different locations to play the same game simultaneously.

Technological Achievements:

We started from scratch with a Propietary Engine. Utilizing this cutting-edge technology, we developed four distinct applications: QTFace, Game AR, Void, and Mybrana. Each app harnessed our Game Engine to deliver unique and engaging user experiences.

• Game AR:
  Game AR allows users to play mini-games using augmented reality. By recognizing and mapping the surrounding environment, the app integrates interactive game elements into real-world settings, creating an immersive gaming experience. Players can enjoy a variety of mini-games, each uniquely designed to blend with the real world.
  • Interactive Gameplay: Your face becomes the protagonist in various video game scenarios, making movement essential to overcoming challenges.
  • Video Recording: Capture your gameplay by pressing the game button and share your videos on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, or save them to your device’s gallery.
  • Multiplayer Fun: Engage in video calls to play with friends, enjoying a good laugh as you see each other dressed up as pharaohs, mice, or chickens.
  • Easy Registration: Simply register with your phone number and grant permission to access contacts and notifications to invite friends to join the game.

• QTFace:
  QTFace is a free app available for both iOS (iPhone/iPad) and Android devices. It offers a unique experience where video game scenarios are superimposed onto the screen with your face as the main character. The game’s mechanics require you to move your face to progress through various challenges, providing a surprisingly fun and engaging experience.
• Void:
  Void is an app designed for creating and applying visual effects. Users can design their own effects or choose from a library of pre-made options, customizing their photos and videos with creative and dynamic elements. The app’s intuitive interface makes it easy for anyone to create professional-quality effects.
• Mybrana:
  Mybrana is a social network that integrates our facial recognition and 3D location mapping technologies, allowing users to share interactive digital content with their friends. Users can post and view content enhanced with effects, games, and augmented reality features, fostering a vibrant and interactive online community.

My Contributions:

As the Art Director, I led the art team in setting the standards for our graphic engine, overcoming significant challenges in head tracking and facial masks through advanced rigging and texturing techniques. I was instrumental in directing the visual and technical aspects of our projects, ensuring a high-quality user experience across all applications. Additionally, I created Game Design Documents (GDDs) weekly for the 100 experiences and mini-games we developed, guiding the team to consistently produce innovative and engaging content.

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