How Masks Work AR
Published 10.30.20
As the country grapples with an increase in COVID-19 cases, there is renewed value in understanding social distancing and the role of masks in preventing the spread of the virus.
To address this, The New York Times put together a feature story showing the mechanics of face masks and an accompanying AR effect that allows to to go into a N95 mask and see things from a microscopic level.
This effect visualizes the way COVID-19 droplets move through face masks fabrics, and allows users to see an otherwise invisible threat that actually exists in the very place they’re standing, as well as the ways effective preventative measures like social distancing and masks mitigate the risks to themselves and others.
Read the interactive article in English, Spanish, and French.
Behind The Scenes
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Recognition
CNN The Situation Room - 11/11/2020
Tests & Explorations
Credits
Program Manager: Caroline Cox-Orrell
Lead Technical Producer: Paula Ceballos
Special Projects Editor: Karthik Patanjali
3D/Immersive Editor: Noah Pisner
Product Designer: Lian Chang
Engineers: Nicholas Bartzokas
Creative Technologist: Lydia Jessup
Designer: Miles Peyton