Chrysler - beneath the surface
In 2014, To promote the then new Chrysler 200, Wieden + Kennedy partnered with Stopp to deliver a first-of-its-kind interactive virtual reality experience that showcases how the car is manufactured at it's state-of-the-art, 5 million square foot assembly plant. 'Beneath the Surface' is a 4-minute VR experience that puts the user in the driver's seat to see first-hand how the car is built around them.
The experience premiered at the LA Auto show, where users entered the vehicle and put on the latest Oculus Rift DK2 headset. Immediately, they were transported to a virtual world and taken on an audio/visual tour of the Chrysler 200. The visual ride was augmented by an explosive soundscape that literally shakes the car beneath the user as the experience progresses.
'Beneath The Surface' was the world's first consumer experience to combine live-action 360 video in a game engine. At the time this experience released, Oculus Rift said that "Chrysler's Beneath The Surface is the most ambitious virtual reality experience to date. It sets the bar for what's to come."
'Beneath The Surface' has since gone on a tour around the world, making stops in South Korea, Japan, New York, Detroit & Chicago.
Behind the Scenes
"Beneath The Surface is original, absolutely amazing and has been put together flawlessly" - VR Times
Project Stills
Credits:
Agency Weiden + Kennedy, Portland
Client Chrysler
Interactive Director Zachary Richter
Creative Director Zachary Richter
Technical Director Ola Bjorling