Abstract: Systems, methods, client devices, and non-transitory computer-readable media are disclosed for enabling video calls which facilitate shared augmented reality (AR) background environments. In particular, the disclosed systems can establish a video call between client devices. In addition, the disclosed systems can enable client devices to segment one or more participants captured via videos on the client devices from captured backgrounds. Moreover, the disclosed systems can enable the client devices to render, in place of the segmented backgrounds, AR background environments to place captured videos of the one or more participants within a shared AR background space to create the perception that the participants of the video call are present in the same location (or setting).

Abstract: Systems, methods, client devices, and non-transitory computer-readable media are disclosed for utilizing an augmented reality (AR) data channel to enable shared augmented reality video calls which facilitate the sharing of and interaction with AR elements during video calls. For example, the disclosed systems can establish a video call between client devices that include a video (and audio) data channel and an AR data channel. Moreover, in one or more embodiments, the disclosed systems enable one of the client devices to transmit AR data (e.g., AR element identifiers, AR elements, object vectors, participant identifiers) through an AR data channel to cause the other client device to render an AR element on a video captured by the other client device during a video call. Indeed, the disclosed systems can enable AR environments, AR effects, AR-based activities, and/or individual AR elements during a video call utilizing an AR data channel.