Technical Part

Initially, both of us agreed that we want to implement 3D into the gameplay, so that we could add some realism into it. Hence, we've decided to use Maya as our main tool for the animation. For that, we found a plugin for Maya by Inglobe Technologies called the ARmedia Plugin.

It enables users to visualize their 3D models using Augmented Reality directly in the real physical space which surrounds them. In a very precise sense, 3D models can be visualized out of the digital workspace directly on users' desktop, by connecting a simple webcam and by printing a suitable code. 

- Inglobe Technologies, 2013. 

Taken from http://www.inglobetechnologies.com/en/new_products/arplugin_su/info.php.

Features that are included in this plugins are ;

1) Marker generator

2) Real-time lights and shadows

3) Real-time sections

4) Animations

5) Layer management

6) Soundtracks

7) Antialiasing

8) Exporter for the AR player (standalone and iOs)

After exporting the final outcome, any files that are created by this plugin can be viewed by anyone with their AR-media Player. 

Here are some videos that are uploaded by users who've tried out the plugin. 

- Angie-