# Chit chat **URL:** https://forum.8thwall.com/c/chit-chat/10.md [Latest](https://forum.8thwall.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.8thwall.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.8thwall.com/tags.md) --- ## [What's the best way to integrate Speech to text?](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/whats-the-best-way-to-integrate-speech-to-text/1890)
**Author:** [@Ahmed\_Ahres](https://forum.8thwall.com/u/Ahmed_Ahres)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2026, 10:18am UTC](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/whats-the-best-way-to-integrate-speech-to-text/1890 "2026-01-16T10:18:52Z")
Hey all! I’m looking to build a small app where you can interact with an avatar in XR. First step towards that is speech to text. What’s the best way to allow users to speak and convert what they say into text? Thanks … --- ## [Targets on a poster that become hotspots or points of interest](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/targets-on-a-poster-that-become-hotspots-or-points-of-interest/8151)
**Author:** [@Mark\_Osterman](https://forum.8thwall.com/u/Mark_Osterman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2025, 4:19pm UTC](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/targets-on-a-poster-that-become-hotspots-or-points-of-interest/8151 "2025-08-21T16:19:34Z")
All, I am interested in creating an AR experience where the phone camera would recognize a poster in our museum and then display a series of hotspots that could offer information about details of the poster. Is 8th Wall… --- ## [Error in course question?](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/error-in-course-question/8091)
**Author:** [@Tasha\_Penwell](https://forum.8thwall.com/u/Tasha_Penwell)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2025, 5:25pm UTC](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/error-in-course-question/8091 "2025-08-18T17:25:53Z")
In the Remix World Effects check understanding, I think there is an error. It’s showing it’s incorrect but the explanation indicates that the answer I chose was correct. --- ## [Next What Advertising - We would like to become 8th Wall Partners in UAE & the Middle East - We are based in Dubai, UAE](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/next-what-advertising-we-would-like-to-become-8th-wall-partners-in-uae-the-middle-east-we-are-based-in-dubai-uae/7865)
**Author:** [@Muhammad\_Aman\_Raffi](https://forum.8thwall.com/u/Muhammad_Aman_Raffi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2025, 6:26am UTC](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/next-what-advertising-we-would-like-to-become-8th-wall-partners-in-uae-the-middle-east-we-are-based-in-dubai-uae/7865 "2025-07-30T06:26:30Z")
I hope this message finds you well. We are working closely with Centrepoint (Landmark Group) on an exciting opportunity to pilot a cutting-edge AI + AR-powered fashion discovery experience. We are seeking a forward-thin… --- ## [WEB AR for outdoor fan village](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/web-ar-for-outdoor-fan-village/7667)
**Author:** [@Tony\_Trep](https://forum.8thwall.com/u/Tony_Trep)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2025, 4:53pm UTC](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/web-ar-for-outdoor-fan-village/7667 "2025-07-22T16:53:52Z")
Hey there! first time here. never used in past 8thwall. Do you think this platform could be fine to make some outdoor stadium fan village? I was thinking to: Treadure Hunt AR Instant win in general something very easy… --- ## [Namrata Hinduja Geneva, Switzerland (Swiss) - This Forum is Fantastic!](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/namrata-hinduja-geneva-switzerland-swiss-this-forum-is-fantastic/7581)
**Author:** [@Namrata\_Hinduja\_Gene](https://forum.8thwall.com/u/Namrata_Hinduja_Gene)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2025, 3:51am UTC](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/namrata-hinduja-geneva-switzerland-swiss-this-forum-is-fantastic/7581 "2025-07-16T03:51:23Z")
Hi everyone! I’m Namrata Hinduja Geneva, Switzerland (Swiss). Huge congratulations to the 8thWall team—this is such a smart solution! Keeping answers in one centralized place where they don’t vanish over time is brillia… --- ## [AR experience on laptop/desktop](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/ar-experience-on-laptop-desktop/6175)
**Author:** [@Alex\_Mee](https://forum.8thwall.com/u/Alex_Mee)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2025, 7:50pm UTC](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/ar-experience-on-laptop-desktop/6175 "2025-05-08T19:50:51Z")
Hi everyone, I am new to 8th Wall and WebAR, and I would like to know if there’s a way to create AR experiences that work not only on mobile devices but also on laptops/desktops. My goal is to make the experience more i… --- ## [Best particle settings for fog](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/best-particle-settings-for-fog/6264)
**Author:** [@Matthew\_Knowles](https://forum.8thwall.com/u/Matthew_Knowles)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2025, 8:55pm UTC](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/best-particle-settings-for-fog/6264 "2025-05-01T20:55:00Z")
Hi Everyone, I am creating a creepy Halloween themed scavenger hunt. I started playing around with particles to create fog but not having much success. Does anyone have a good recommendation for settings to make a creep… --- ## [Real world 'go this way arrows' map?](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/real-world-go-this-way-arrows-map/5877)
**Author:** [@Gavin\_Prior](https://forum.8thwall.com/u/Gavin_Prior)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2025, 7:06pm UTC](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/real-world-go-this-way-arrows-map/5877 "2025-04-03T19:06:04Z")
Hi I haven’t dabbled with 8th Wall at all but had fun with Lightship VPS in 2023(!), so it’s been a while since I dabbled. I remember back then seeing a demo that was the real world with arrows on the floor pointing th… --- ## [Anyone know of in-person training or events?](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/anyone-know-of-in-person-training-or-events/4903)
**Author:** [@Stephen\_Kenny1](https://forum.8thwall.com/u/Stephen_Kenny1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2025, 2:44pm UTC](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/anyone-know-of-in-person-training-or-events/4903 "2025-02-21T14:44:04Z")
Hey! I was first introduced to 8th Wall at AWE a few years back. It was awesome getting to see the product in person and talk to the team. Are there any plans to host any in-person training sessions or any similar event… --- ## [Best approach for stable placement of model on ground in front of poster: Image target or World Effects?](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/best-approach-for-stable-placement-of-model-on-ground-in-front-of-poster-image-target-or-world-effects/4746)
**Author:** [@Todd\_D](https://forum.8thwall.com/u/Todd_D)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2025, 10:38pm UTC](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/best-approach-for-stable-placement-of-model-on-ground-in-front-of-poster-image-target-or-world-effects/4746 "2025-02-10T22:38:55Z")
Hi! I’m a university student who is brand new to AR, and I’m wondering which approach might be best for developing my site-specific project. I’m trying to place a model of a virtual podium and microphone as stable as p… --- ## [8 WALL AND RIVE ANIMATION . THEY'RE FRIENDS? ](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/8-wall-and-rive-animation-theyre-friends/4696)
**Author:** [@Zinaida\_Kovrova](https://forum.8thwall.com/u/Zinaida_Kovrova)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2025, 2:38pm UTC](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/8-wall-and-rive-animation-theyre-friends/4696 "2025-02-04T14:38:09Z")
WHO DID THIS, PLEASE SHARE --- ## [New Hello World tutorial](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/new-hello-world-tutorial/4413)
**Author:** [@Declan\_Johnson](https://forum.8thwall.com/u/Declan_Johnson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2025, 7:04pm UTC](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/new-hello-world-tutorial/4413 "2025-01-06T19:04:10Z")
:tada: Happy New Year 8th Wall community! :tada: I’m excited to share my latest YouTube video. it is a walkthrough of the Hello World project recently added to Niantic Studio! This tutorial is a fantastic introduction t… --- ## [Best Learning Resources](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/best-learning-resources/4036)
**Author:** [@Jon\_Burton](https://forum.8thwall.com/u/Jon_Burton)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2024, 10:36am UTC](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/best-learning-resources/4036 "2024-12-23T10:36:39Z")
Hi everyone As someone with a background in digital art I’m having a lot of fun with 8th Wall but my coding experience is really holding me back. Does anybody have any recommendations on what I should focus my learning… --- ## [New Youtube Video and Classes](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/new-youtube-video-and-classes/3825)
**Author:** [@Declan\_Johnson](https://forum.8thwall.com/u/Declan_Johnson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2024, 8:46pm UTC](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/new-youtube-video-and-classes/3825 "2024-12-03T20:46:03Z")
Hey everyone, just posted a quick look through my character selector project on youtube. It is a quick overview and I plan on making a more in depth how to guide on how to build and edit it in the future. Here is the vid… --- ## [Comunidad 8thwall en Argentina de Creadores y Programadores](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/comunidad-8thwall-en-argentina-de-creadores-y-programadores/3702)
**Author:** [@Diego\_Aguirre](https://forum.8thwall.com/u/Diego_Aguirre)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2024, 7:16pm UTC](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/comunidad-8thwall-en-argentina-de-creadores-y-programadores/3702 "2024-11-24T19:16:54Z")
Hola a todos! Estoy seguro que no debo ser el unico que esta experimentando con esto. Si llegas a ver esto, comenta en esta publicacion donde estas ubicado. Asi nos juntamos o armamos un asado o tomar unos mates … --- ## [How accurate is your VPS object being placed in the scene?](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/how-accurate-is-your-vps-object-being-placed-in-the-scene/3422)
**Author:** [@Peng\_Han\_Kum](https://forum.8thwall.com/u/Peng_Han_Kum)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2024, 7:28am UTC](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/how-accurate-is-your-vps-object-being-placed-in-the-scene/3422 "2024-11-06T07:28:47Z")
Every time open my VPS, the position always goes in a different position. There are not many VPS spots I can test in Malaysia. Am I the only 1? --- ## [Pitching AR idea to local Business. Looking for Advice](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/pitching-ar-idea-to-local-business-looking-for-advice/3466)
**Author:** [@Tirso\_Perez](https://forum.8thwall.com/u/Tirso_Perez)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2024, 5:45am UTC](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/pitching-ar-idea-to-local-business-looking-for-advice/3466 "2024-11-06T05:45:19Z")
So im currently working on pitching an AR idea to a local bar. Its a tiki themed bar and I have a working protype of AR drink coasters to show their drinks. This is the first time I’ve ever pitched something like this t… --- ## [Diffraction Effect, Coldplay MoonGlasses in AR](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/diffraction-effect-coldplay-moonglasses-in-ar/3255)
**Author:** [@Wendy\_SV](https://forum.8thwall.com/u/Wendy_SV)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2024, 9:47pm UTC](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/diffraction-effect-coldplay-moonglasses-in-ar/3255 "2024-10-24T21:47:03Z")
I’m curious if it is possible to replicate the “Moon Glasses” effect seen in Coldplay’s concerts but using AR: Like, I would like to point the phone to the fireworks and have the same effect as using those … --- ## [A-Frame Unreal Bloom](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/a-frame-unreal-bloom/1950)
**Author:** [@Ken\_Mitsui](https://forum.8thwall.com/u/Ken_Mitsui)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2024, 12:26am UTC](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/a-frame-unreal-bloom/1950 "2024-10-23T00:26:20Z")
I have created a sample that applies Unreal Bloom to a specific entity in an A-Frame. Unreal Bloom is a feature that I would like to use often, so if anyone needs it, please feel free to use it. This is just a slight… --- ## [Is 8th wall Studio an End-to-end solution?](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/is-8th-wall-studio-an-end-to-end-solution/3226)
**Author:** [@Rafael\_Valencia](https://forum.8thwall.com/u/Rafael_Valencia)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2024, 4:57pm UTC](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/is-8th-wall-studio-an-end-to-end-solution/3226 "2024-10-18T16:57:31Z")
Hi, I’m really new here and want to figure out if 8th wall could be used to develop and more importantly publish projects in a finished state that my clients could use. I work for an events and brand activation company a… --- ## [AR/VR Student Project - Creating an AR Coffee Shop Experience](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/ar-vr-student-project-creating-an-ar-coffee-shop-experience/2870)
**Author:** [@Abion\_Stevens](https://forum.8thwall.com/u/Abion_Stevens)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2024, 11:38pm UTC](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/ar-vr-student-project-creating-an-ar-coffee-shop-experience/2870 "2024-09-24T23:38:32Z")
Hi Everyone! I’m a Uni student who’s trying to create a Coffee Shop Virtual World for an HMD Device. I consider it closer to AR because the whole screen won’t be the virtual world. Just whatever you see in front of you. … --- ## [Scaniverse Gaussian Splat Sharing](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/scaniverse-gaussian-splat-sharing/2877)
**Author:** [@LeapingAround\_TheWor](https://forum.8thwall.com/u/LeapingAround_TheWor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2024, 4:15pm UTC](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/scaniverse-gaussian-splat-sharing/2877 "2024-09-23T16:15:45Z")
Thank you for the fantastic lecture on Gaussian Splats and Scaniverse this week. You had mentioned that we could share splats in the forum to others. When we were talking about speed of motion when scanning, I was talkin… --- ## [AR of waves using GPGPU](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/ar-of-waves-using-gpgpu/2521)
**Author:** [@Ken\_Mitsui](https://forum.8thwall.com/u/Ken_Mitsui)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2024, 8:29pm UTC](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/ar-of-waves-using-gpgpu/2521 "2024-08-27T20:29:42Z")
I have tried to incorporate a GPGPU-based wave representation into my AR. The project is public so feel free to use it if you are interested in the code. https://bench.8thwall.app/gpgpu-example3/ \*WebGPU … --- ## [Creating an 8 day program for high school students](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/creating-an-8-day-program-for-high-school-students/2313)
**Author:** [@Scott\_Ko](https://forum.8thwall.com/u/Scott_Ko)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2024, 9:51pm UTC](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/creating-an-8-day-program-for-high-school-students/2313 "2024-08-12T21:51:30Z")
Hey all, I’m new to 8th Wall but am loving the platform. I’m currently in the early stages of designing a program teaching a bunch of high school students how to create an AR project. I’d love to crowdsource ideas or su… --- ## [Kenney Game Jam - 48hrs - is hosting on itch.io possible?](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/kenney-game-jam-48hrs-is-hosting-on-itch-io-possible/2157)
**Author:** [@Mal\_Duffin](https://forum.8thwall.com/u/Mal_Duffin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2024, 5:50pm UTC](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/kenney-game-jam-48hrs-is-hosting-on-itch-io-possible/2157 "2024-07-20T17:50:32Z")
I was taking part in a 48 hour game jam, and was getting on great ( the theme was connection - I made a quick prototype that you can see here ). The jam is about half way through. I was just informed that the game ha… --- ## [Explore Together Challenge Check-In](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/explore-together-challenge-check-in/1639)
**Author:** [@Pablo](https://forum.8thwall.com/u/Pablo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2024, 5:28pm UTC](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/explore-together-challenge-check-in/1639 "2024-06-13T17:28:42Z")
Hello, just checking in here, reply in this thread with how your VPS experiences for the challenge are coming along, or let me know if you need any help! There are still slots available for 1:1 support here! --- ## [\# Need Assistance please and your thoughts : AR Shared Geolocation \[Find your friends\]](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/need-assistance-please-and-your-thoughts-ar-shared-geolocation-find-your-friends/1552)
**Author:** [@Justin\_Cavanas](https://forum.8thwall.com/u/Justin_Cavanas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2024, 8:29pm UTC](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/need-assistance-please-and-your-thoughts-ar-shared-geolocation-find-your-friends/1552 "2024-06-04T20:29:42Z")
Hi everyone!! I have an important question which would make out if I could use 8thwall or not for a specific project in mind. I am thinking of making an WebAR experience to find my friends for the upcoming festival se… --- ## [Need Help with Playing Music During Video Recording](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/need-help-with-playing-music-during-video-recording/1486)
**Author:** [@Seydou\_Ba](https://forum.8thwall.com/u/Seydou_Ba)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2024, 11:23pm UTC](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/need-help-with-playing-music-during-video-recording/1486 "2024-05-27T23:23:36Z")
Hello everyone, I hope you’re all doing well. I’m currently working on a project where I’d like to play a sound during video recording with 8th Wall. For this, I’ve cloned the photo-Aframe project from 8th Wall and trie… --- ## [Sharing: how does your a-scene look like?](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/sharing-how-does-your-a-scene-look-like/1458)
**Author:** [@Rickard\_Elimaa](https://forum.8thwall.com/u/Rickard_Elimaa)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2024, 2:37pm UTC](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/sharing-how-does-your-a-scene-look-like/1458 "2024-05-24T14:37:39Z")
Just a fun comparison between 8th Wallers… I’m working on a project for a museum, and our a-scene looks like this: \