Xiangsu: Douyin's AR Effects Open Platform 161

Xiangsu is TikTok's open AR effects platform, where you can combine different materials and capabilities to build cool and fun AR visual effects applicable to faces, bodies, or scenes. You can create various cool and interesting AR effects on your own. Xiangsu not only provides rich creative materials and comprehensive functional templates, but also supports real-time preview and one-click export, greatly lowering the threshold for effects creation. You are free to create your own effects and publish them on TikTok to share your creativity.

Main Features of Xiangsu:

• Effects Creation Tools: Xiangsu offers over 130 algorithm capabilities, allowing users to easily combine these algorithms to create trendy effects such as beauty filters, fun games, and interactive AR. These tools are suitable for both beginners and professional creators, making effects creation simpler and more efficient.

• Mobile and Desktop Versions: Xiangsu is available not only as a desktop version (Windows and macOS), but also as a mobile version (Android and iOS), making it convenient for users to create anytime, anywhere. Users can start using these tools by downloading the corresponding applications.

• Community and Learning Support: The platform also provides a comprehensive course system and community support to help creators continuously improve their effects production capabilities. Users can gain inspiration and technical support through course learning and community exchange.

Xiangsu Tutorial

• Prepare Model + Texture: Prepare a model file (FBX format) and a texture image (PNG format).

• Create a new 3D effects project file: Open Xiangsu, create a new project file, and load the 3D effects in the design panel.

• Load the model: In the resources panel at the lower left corner, click the "+" icon at the upper right corner, select Import from Local, and import the model file.

• Drag the model into the effects info bar: Drag the imported model file into the effects info bar and place it under the face tracking directory.

• Import custom texture: In the resources panel at the lower left corner, click the "+" icon at the upper right corner, select Import from Local, and import the texture file.

• Attach the texture to the model: Click the resource's "standardPbr (Material Ball)", the parameter info panel will appear. Find "Material" — Albedo Texture — defaultWhite, open the drop-down menu, and select the texture file you just imported.

Xiangsu Revenue Model

• Growth Rewards: Based on the creator's growth level.

• Submission Rewards: Rewards earned each time an effect is published.

• Effects Selection Rewards: Rewards when an effect is selected as a high-quality effect.

Commercial Cooperation: For outstanding performers, Xiangsu may also offer commercial cooperation opportunities to increase income sources.

It can be said that Xiangsu, TikTok's open AR effects platform, provides creators with a platform to showcase their creativity and earn revenue. Its powerful visual scripting, rich creative materials, and comprehensive functional templates allow both beginners and professional creators to get started quickly. In addition, Xiangsu also offers a comprehensive course system, dedicated mentor guidance, and a mutually supportive community to continuously expand your effects creation capabilities.