Make a 3D Avatar Builder w/ Threejs and React - Part 6: Camera Controls

Overview

Learn how to build a professional avatar builder with Three.js and React Three Fiber! In this sixth part, we will add camera controls to always look at the part we're adjusting and a photo booth mode to change our character poses and take screenshots. 📸

Elevating User Engagement with Dynamic Camera Controls and Photo Booth Mode

To make an avatar builder stand out, it’s essential to include features that allow users to interact more deeply with their creations. Here’s how camera controls and snapshot capabilities enhance user experience:

Camera Controls: By allowing users to manipulate the camera, we enable them to view their avatars from different angles, enhancing the customization experience.
Photo Booth Mode: Providing a photo booth feature, complete with different poses and screenshot options, adds a fun, shareable element. This feature not only satisfies users but also encourages them to share their creations on social platforms, amplifying reach and engagement for your avatar builder.

Insights and Skills

In this part of the tutorial, you will gain valuable experience with:

Implementing camera controls using a new camera manager component.
Adjusting scene settings for better lighting and focus.
Creating and managing avatar poses for dynamic interaction.
Building a screenshot functionality to capture avatars in action.

Experience the project in action and explore the final implementation

You can access the code for this part and the final project below:

Resources

Mixamo: For generating pose assets to enhance avatar interactions.
Blender

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