MONTREAL – Bell announced today it is collaborating with TikTok Canada on Paint Portal, an augmented reality (AR) experience that allows TikTok users with Bell 5G to paint together, in real time, while physically apart.
“Best experienced with the faster speeds, higher bandwidth and lower latency of 5G, Paint Portal allows users in different locations to use AR brushes to paint together,” a press release says.
Creators will be able to see, in real time, both their own environment as well as the 3D painting they are co-creating.
“Paint Portal videos work with TikTok’s existing tools and effects, and users can add music, stickers and text to their masterpieces before posting to their TikTok accounts. Viewers can also reply to and remix (Duet, Stitch) the original video for additional engagement among friends and followers,” the press release reads.
“The multi-user augmented reality aspect of Paint Portal is a global first and Bell is thrilled to be the first carrier in Canada to power this exciting new feature with 5G,” said Nauby Jacob, senior vice president of products at Bell Mobility, in the press release.
To celebrate its release, Bell partnered with Canadian creators @justinhopper, @kissyduerre, @dominosantantonio and @monikapilon to kick off a #Bell5GPaintPortal hashtag challenge, which will launch “on September 27 and will highlight all the creative ways the TikTok community can use the effect,” the press release says.
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