We are currently in the process of updating our documentation for the new streaming version of Drive Your Art®. Some of the information listed below may be out of date.
Billboard Setup in the Virtual World
- Log in to your account on the Drive Your Art® website.
- Click Launch Drive Your Art®, then click Start Session.
- On the Select Advertising Product page, click Virtual under Billboard.
- On the Select Environment page, choose your location. Then either:
- Click Quick Start to skip customization and proceed with default settings, or
- Click Customize to configure the environment:
- Billboard type & dimensions — Select the billboard type and enter its dimensions. (Dimensions are available from your outdoor advertising media company.)
- Road configuration — Select the number of lanes, path direction, and elevation, as applicable.
- Billboard placement — Select a placement position, if applicable.
- Vehicle — Select the vehicle you’d like to view the billboard from.
- Click Upload Artwork at the top of the screen. If no artwork is selected, a pop-up will open the Upload/Library window, where you can:
- Choose existing artwork from the Library tab, or
- Upload a new file. Note: each upload uses 1 purchased upload credit, and uploaded artwork is stored in your library for 7 days.
If you have no remaining upload credits, go to Account > Purchase Uploads in the sidebar menu to buy more.
- To compare two designs simultaneously, enable A/B Testing:
- Click the Enable A/B Testing toggle.
- Select two artwork files from your library.
- In the environment, switch between the files by clicking the A/B Switch button or pressing B on your keyboard.
Bus Setup in the Virtual World
- Log in to your account on the Drive Your Art® website.
- Click Launch Drive Your Art®, then click Start Session.
- On the Select Advertising Product page, below Vehicles, either:
- Click Quick Start to skip customization and proceed with default settings for a bus, or
- Click Customize to configure the environment:
- Vehicle type — Select the bus type.
- Artwork location on vehicle — Select the artwork location (on bus only).
- Road configuration — Select the number of lanes and path direction.
- Viewer Vehicle — Select the vehicle you’d like to view the artwork from.
- Click Upload Artwork at the top of the screen. If no artwork is selected, a pop-up will open the Upload/Library window, where you can:
- Choose existing artwork from the Library tab, or
- Upload a new file. Note: each upload uses 1 purchased upload credit, and uploaded artwork is stored in your library for 7 days.
If you have no remaining upload credits, go to Account > Purchase Uploads in the sidebar menu to buy more.
Taxi Setup in the Virtual World
- Log in to your account on the Drive Your Art® website.
- Click Launch Drive Your Art®, then click Start Session.
- On the Select Advertising Product page, below Vehicles, click Customize to configure the taxi environment:
- Vehicle type — Select the bus type.
- Artwork location on vehicle — Select the artwork location (on bus only).
- Road configuration — Select the number of lanes and path direction.
- Viewer Vehicle — Select the vehicle you’d like to view the artwork from.
- Click Upload Artwork at the top of the screen. If no artwork is selected, a pop-up will open the Upload/Library window, where you can:
- Choose existing artwork from the Library tab, or
- Upload a new file. Note: each upload uses 1 purchased upload credit, and uploaded artwork is stored in your library for 7 days.
If you have no remaining upload credits, go to Account > Purchase Uploads in the sidebar menu to buy more.
Bus Shelter Setup in the Virtual World
- Log in to your account on the Drive Your Art® website.
- Click Launch Drive Your Art®, then click Start Session.
- On the Select Advertising Product page, below Bus Shelter, either:
- Click Quick Start to skip customization and proceed with default settings, or
- Click Customize to configure the environment:
- Environment type — Select between City Downtown or Suburban Street.
- Billboard location on shelter — Select the back panel or the inside and outside panel of the bus shelter for your artwork to be displayed.
- Road configuration — Select the number of lanes and path direction.
- Viewer Vehicle — Select the vehicle you’d like to view the artwork from.
- Click Upload Artwork at the top of the screen. If no artwork is selected, a pop-up will open the Upload/Library window, where you can:
- Choose existing artwork from the Library tab, or
- Upload a new file. Note: each upload uses 1 purchased upload credit, and uploaded artwork is stored in your library for 7 days.
If you have no remaining upload credits, go to Account > Purchase Uploads in the sidebar menu to buy more.
Using the Platform – Inside the Virtual World
- Drive controls — Use the following buttons to move through the environment:
- Forward / Reverse — Drive the vehicle forward or backward along the path.
- Restart Drive — Return the vehicle to the start of the drive path.
- Drive Approach — Automatically drive the full path. During playback, click the Left or Right arrows to look out of the corresponding side window — useful for viewing your billboard from multiple angles.
- Adjusting the billboard — Click a billboard to select it, then open the left fly-out menu (click the orange menu icon) and go to the Movement tab. From here you can:
- Reposition the billboard within the environment.
- Rotate the billboard.
- Adjust the billboard’s height.
- Environment settings — The left fly-out menu also contains controls for:
- Vehicle speed (increase or decrease).
- Lighting and weather conditions.
- Recording a video — Click Record Video to capture a Drive Approach session as a video proof to share with clients.
- The Drive Approach will begin recording automatically.
- During recording, you can manually look left or right — this will be captured in the video.
- When the recording ends, a pop-up will prompt you to name the file.
- To access your recording, go to Manage Media > Download Media in the sidebar, where you can view, download, or copy a shareable link.
- Note: recorded videos are stored for 7 days and then permanently deleted. Download any files you wish to keep before they expire.
- A/B Testing — If you have A/B Testing enabled and two artwork files uploaded, switch between them by clicking the A/B Switch button or pressing B on your keyboard.
Billboard Setup in Real World Environment
- Login to your account on the Drive Your Art® platform.
- On the Select Advertising Product page click “Real World” under Billboard.
- Enter Latitude and Longitude coordinates from billboard location. The Latitude and Longitude coordinates are included in the details provided by the billboard company. If you enter a mailing address you will not be as close to the billboard and will need to adjust the location in the next screen.
- Adjust your location by clicking and dragging down to view the directional arrows. Use arrows to point at the billboard if it is nearby. If not, utilize the fly-out map or return to the previous screen for a precise address entry.
- Set zoom point by clicking the area you want to zoom towards (generally this point will be further down the road).
- Define the billboard by clicking the four corners of the billboard to create the canvas where your artwork will be displayed.
- Add your artwork by clicking on the “Upload Artwork” button, locate your desired file, and click to select it. Then, confirm your choice by clicking the “Confirm” button.
- Confirm the use of one of your uploads. If you don’t have any remaining uploads then you can purchase more at https://DriveYourArt.com
Using the Platform – Inside the Real World Environment
- After building the Real World Environment you can now view your artwork on the billboard.
- Press the zoom button to start the zoom motion.
- Click the Record button to save a video of that motion.
- You can also adjust the zoom speed or reset the zoom point if needed.