Adding Snapchat-Like Filters to a Video Calling App in SwiftUI
Blog post from Stream
Video calling apps have become integral to maintaining personal connections and facilitating business communications, with features like video filters enhancing user engagement. Apps such as Snapchat, TikTok, Instagram, and Messenger have demonstrated how features like background blurring and augmented reality effects can make calls more enjoyable and personal. This text explores the integration of video filters into an iOS app using Stream and DeepAR, leveraging SwiftUI. It outlines the process of setting up a new project in Xcode, incorporating StreamVideo and DeepAR services to add video filters that run on-device without extra server processing. The guide details creating a user interface for selecting and applying filters, using the Stream Video SDK for video calls, and DeepAR for processing video frames. The tutorial emphasizes the potential of video filters to boost user satisfaction and engagement by providing a creative, personalized calling experience.