The Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (Oceano Dunes)
is one of the most expansive coastal dunes in California and is the only
California State Park that allows allows vehicles to drive right on the beach.
When Oceano Dunes was revamping the visitor center, they teamed up with Split
Rock Studios and Balance Studios to add an interactive that would provide
visitors with an experience that could be taken home with them. See yourself as a
Park Ranger or Dune Buggy Rider or take a group selfie in this exciting
addition to the visitor center.
As visitors approach the reading rail inside the visitor center,
they are invited to interact with an iPad. Tapping the screen, visitors can
select from three experiences–becoming a Dune Buggy Rider, becoming a Park
Ranger, or Take a Group Selfie. Selecting to become a Dune Buggy Rider or Park Ranger, the
visitor is prompted to line their face up and take a picture using the iPad’s
front- facing camera, with the option to retake their photo until they are
happy with the result. After selecting to be male or female, the image is superimposed
onto the 3D avatar. A 10 second animation plays as you see yourself as the
character. Once the animation is over, a photo is taken. Visitors enter their
information to receive access to their momento from their trip to the Oceano
Dunes.
Visitors can also select to take a group selfie in the app to
send to the email of their choice. They receive an email with a link to a
branded one-page website where they can download or share to social platforms.