How to Create a Filter in TikTok Effect House

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to create an interactive AR filter using Effect House, TikTok's official platform for building filters. This guide follows five essential steps to help you design and publish your own effect.

1

Understanding the Effect House Interface

After downloading and launching Effect House, you'll see the main workspace, which includes:

Hierarchy:

This shows all objects in your scene.

Viewport:

The central preview where you build and visualize your effect.

Inspector:

Displays settings of the selected object.

Assets Panel:

Import and manage textures, models, and audio here.

💡 Pro Tip: Familiarizing yourself with the interface is crucial before creating your first filter.

2

Creating a New Project

To start:

1. Open Effect House and click "New Project".
2. Select the template type (e.g. Face Effect, Head Tracker).
3. Give your project a name.
4. Click "Create" to begin editing.

🎨 Ready to Go: You now have a blank canvas ready for AR creation.

3

Using Face Tracking

To add Face Tracking:

1. Click on Add Object in the Hierarchy panel.
2. Choose Face Tracker → it automatically tracks the user's face.
3. Inside it, you can add elements like 3D objects, masks, or face effects.

🎭 Interactive Magic: This feature allows the effect to follow facial movements, enabling interactivity like glasses, makeup, or animations.

4

Adding 3D Objects

To add a 3D element:

1. Download a 3D model in .fbx or .obj format.
2. Drag it into the Assets panel.
3. Drag the model into the Face Tracker in the Hierarchy.
4. Adjust its size, position, and rotation using the Transform tools.

✨ Advanced Features: You can also animate it or make it respond to the user's expressions (e.g., show when smiling).

5

Publishing to TikTok

Once you're done:

1. Click the Submit button in the top-right corner.
2. Add a demo video and cover image (required).
3. Enter effect name, category, and tags.
4. Agree to TikTok's terms and click Submit.

🚀 Go Viral: TikTok will review your effect. If approved, it becomes available to millions of users.

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✅ Final Tips

• 🧪 Test thoroughly: Use the preview emulator to ensure your filter works perfectly.
• ⚡ Optimize performance: Keep file sizes optimized for mobile performance.
• 🔥 Stay trendy: Use TikTok trends for creative inspiration.

Happy creating! 🎨✨