GWR2013 Augmented Reality
* THIS APP ONLY WORKS WITH THE GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS 2013 BOOK ***
See the latest Guinness World Records virtually exploding off the page with the new Augmented Reality app!Readers of this year's Guinness World Records 2013 edition can access a new dimension of record-breaking with this FREE "augmented reality" (AR) app. If you've got the book, download this AR viewer now to see record holders come to life as stunning 3D animations.What you'll see:
• Encounter the great white shark – the world's largest predatory fish – without risking life and limb!
• Say hello to the new world's shortest man – and the shortest man EVER measured – in actual size
• Meet the parrot who can perform the most slam dunks in a minute (yes, really!)
• Go for a spin in the world's smallest helicopter
• Get up close and personal with the Goliath bird-eating spider – a creepy-crawly the size of a dinner plate
• Have fun with the world's smallest dog – a pooch that can fit in the palm of your handMove your device around the animation to see an entire 360
- degree view. And look out for interactive animations that respond to your touch – just tap the screen and see Zac the parrot slam dunk a ball; guide the GEN H-4 helicopter across the sky with your fingertips; lead Heaven Sent Brandy on her walkies; and irritate the 11-in-wide bird-eating spider until it hisses at you.What's more, you can even grab a snapshot of yourself alongside the record holders – almost as if they're sitting right beside you."This is a unique opportunity to witness the most amazing record holders right before your very eyes," says Guinness World Records Editor-in-Chief Craig Glenday. "I had to travel to Kathmandu to meet Mr Dangi, the world's shortest man – now, anyone can have their photo next to him without leaving their armchair!"How it works:To activate the 3D animations, look out for the SEE IT 3D logo in the pages of the Guinness World Records 2013 book. When you see the logo, launch the app, point your device's camera at the book spread and watch as the record-holder comes to life.This FREE app is available to anyone with a compatible Android device with a camera.
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Reviews (28)
This is awesome. Way more than I expected from a 3D book, I look forward to next year's edition, as I hope there will be more '' See in 3D '' features. This is how I remember Guinness when I was a kid. Truly feel like you have a good idea here and hope everyone feels the same way!
It didn't work at first but I went to settings > apps > gwr2013 > clear data. After clearing the data It started working! I used it on a GWR2013 and I was amazed at how advanced augmented reality has become! It's really great and everyone at the book shop was amazed when they saw the shark coming out of the book from my phone. You've outdone yourselves!
I really can't understand why people are moaning that this app doesn't work?! It does. You need to stand over the book to get the whole double page in screen and it bursts into life. Very clever fun app which brings the subject to life. My kids are scared of the tarantula! Great addition to a great book well done.
Despite the app stating it was compatible with the Archos Carbon 97, it does absolutely nothing. I'm running Android 4 ICS. The camera button just takes normal photos, pointless app in that case. No amount of positioning over the book produces any results. Just enjoy the book, the app does nothing.
When I first downloaded this, I thought it just took pictures but when I held the phone still the shark went out of the book! I started to laugh a lot! For the people who says it doesn't work on SG2 Android, it DOES. I have a Samsong Galaxy 2 (SG2) and I downloaded the app it worked. You just need to have gotten the book, and hold it still over the whole entire book and see the surprise!
I just got the book but when I try to download it it says I don't have enough memory but I have 200 MB left. please fix
Just plain stupid. My expectations were high but all you is an animated image.... If you can get it working! Its quicker to just read the book.
It won't even let me download it at the end of downloading process a message pops up saying file invalid
i had just finished downloading this app and was exsited to get it going when it just kept force closing. ..RUBBISH DONT WASTE YOUR SPACE
awsome app look foward to the next book witch i relly hope will be better. i dont acually own the book i borowed it from the libary and ive read it 2 times and now im going to use the app. zack
I got my hands on the 2013 Guinness word records book and tried to download the app. It does not work. it stops and messed my phone up. really disappointed. it should still work.
Need to hold the device so the whole book is visible. Great pics but needs more of them.
I am pointing it at the see it 3d and picture but its not working. Please help
It is so clever how it comes out 3d. Although it would be better if there were more pictuers that come out 3d.
I DO anything but it doesn't work.I pull the book back but it doesn't work.please help me
Each time I try to open it, it opens camara
It works good good because only selected pages have the augmented reality features I wish in the next book they will have more pages.
This app is rubbish. it doesn't let u see the 3D pages in 3D
It's just when I switch the angle I have to wait a wile for the picture to come back
The app doesn't even open, it just kicks you out! If you fix this issue I will give it 5 stars.
I have galaxy s2 and it just looks like a normal photo. Why do you companies release apps before they are properly tested and de bugged another waste of money
Before you download this app think twice !!this is a dangerous app ,that Shark almost ripped my head off!!!
I tried clearing the data also but still havent had any luck. Poo :(
Doesn't even work if you have a samsung g2 Android don't download
Doesnt work there is only a black screen an a finger
Very cool app! You just need to find a page where it says "see it in 3d" and hold the camera so the two pages fit on the screen. You're going to see a very good 3d picture. But.....I hope you will make more pictures in the next book.
But guys I looked in the sport section of the book and no parkour/freerunning but it was still cool.
Seems like I'm in the same boat as everyone. You download the app, and point it at a picture. Wrong. There is nothing special on the page. But the app knows the look of the pages, so pull back till the whole book is in view in the screen, and you will see it work.