Tag: Uncovering Oklahoma

The Current State of Limbo for March 1, 2012

On March 1, 2012

I’m in a state of limbo with my projects. My book, The Crashing of Heaven and Hell, is with an editor and the cover is with artists. Yesterday at work I came up with an idea for a commercial for the book and I jotted it down during lunch. Now, I’m in a limbo state on that because I have to wait until it’s printed before I can film it. I’m aiming for an April release date.

Uncovering Oklahoma? I need to invest some money in advertising for the site. Before I do that, I’m going to improve the restaurant section. I brainstormed new content ideas last night that I’m going to work on. I haven’t started the second edition of the date guide yet. I want to release the next one in May with more cities and outdoor activities.

SoaH City? I have a friend of the site trying to bring some life back to the message board and the site.

Wild Improv Challenge? I have a few more videos in queue, but I need to film more soon to keep it weekly. The most watched video is challenge #3, which is so popular because I posted it on SoaH City to promote the show.

New Unannounced Improvised Show? Technically, I have several unannounced shows so I’ve added the hint of “improvised” to it. I have a logo designed. We a meeting back on February 20th to watch some videos to get inspired. We are all really excited about the show. We have dates and a location set to start filming on June 21st (yes, a long way away). I’ve touched base with a friend about building the set piece. One of the next steps will involve getting the cast together to film a promo video for it and start the fundraising!

And now for some funny pictures I’ve personally taken with my iPhone!

I saw this mural painted on the back of a truck on my way out from Wal-Mart. Yes, his truck is painted in it.

I saw this help wanted sign in Norman where I was walking around Campus Corner, taking pictures for Uncovering Oklahoma’s Date Guide.

Rock Paper Scissors Interview

By Dennis

On January 22, 2012

In Real

Friday night I interviewed Denise Duong and Matt Seikel on their new show, “Rock Paper Scissors: Based on a True Story,” on display at Science Museum Oklahoma. Today I published the video along with a few pictures and the press release at Uncovering Oklahoma. The full article can be found here.

On the subject of Uncovering Oklahoma, I am writing a Date Guide book! Looks like I’m going to have a book published in February after all. 🙂 I’m working hard to get it done in time for February, when everyone is looking for date ideas. I’m going to get back to work on the book now, so I’ll share more about the writing process when I’m finished.

Pinkitzel Video

By Dennis

On September 15, 2011

In Real

Uncovering Oklahoma’s first HD video is sweet! I’ve been wanting to do this show in HD for a years and now my first HD video is online. For the latest Uncovering Oklahoma video, I interviewed Cher Casso of the fairy tale inspired candy shop, Pinkitzel. Watch the HD video to find what treats Pinkitzel offers, what makes the shop special, and the meaning of Pinkitzel’s name. More information and pictures can be found on the Pinkitzel page.

The video was shot with my new Canon Rebel T3i. It did a great job. I really liked the whole tapeless process of shooting video. Transferring clips is way faster and easier than capturing footage. The ability to switch between video and photo was wonderful and so useful.

The same day I was out filming this video, I did the first episode of my new Wild Improv Challenge series with Raychel Winstead. A few days later, I shot the second episode. So far, so good.

LIVE on the Plaza is Live!

By Dennis

On September 5, 2011

In Real

Brand new video for Uncovering Oklahoma on LIVE on the Plaza.

LIVE on the Plaza is a monthly art walk event, held on the second friday of every month, that promotes emerging artistic talent in Oklahoma City. Plaza District businesses open their doors with monthly visual artists, performing artists and live musicians. Many special events also take place during LIVE on the Plaza, such as Lyric Theater performances, CD releases, private parties, holiday retail events and so much more. LIVE on the Plaza provides the community an opportunity to view emerging talent each month, as well as socialize with a diverse mix of artists, professionals, neighborhood residents and families. It’s a fun event worth checking out.

In the video I spoke with Plaza District Association’s Executive Director, Kristen Vails, along with Shannon Primeau of Everything Goes Dance Studio, Nathan Lawson of Gallery 1612, Lindsay Zodrow of Collected Thread, Jonathan Fowler of Fowler Volkswagen, Dylan Bradway of DNA Galleries, and Jason Duncan of Cafe Evoke.