Flying on Mars

2021   ·   The New York Times   ·   AR   Blender   Data-Visualization   Mobile   Shaders   Spark-AR

Step through an AR portal onto the surface of Mars and watch NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter take flight. Published in an Instagram story by The New York Times.

⚡ Technical achievements: developed realistic motion blur shaders for the copter’s blades, paid attention to detail with lighting to make it seem like the light from your room spills through the portal onto Mars, and simulated the planet’s atmospheric conditions to recreate its blue sunrise.

👤 Role: Software Engineer

Step Onto Mars