Natural gas chopper
Above: Taylor Shinn of Chesapeake Energy talks about the first-ever natural gas-powered chopper Chesapeake commissioned to commemorate its 20th anniversary.
A few weeks ago Chesapeake held a party. The energy company erected a massive tent near NW 63 and Western in Oklahoma City. Chesapeake CEO Aubrey McClendon led the celebration of the company’s 20th year.
As a highlight, a natural gas motorcycle was lowered as McClendon spoke. And who better than the Orange County Chopper guys to deliver the keys? Afterall, they built the chopper.
Earlier this week, we were invited to shoot video of the chopper. And it’s a beauty. Tanner Herriott shot the footage, Jack Burk edited. Chesapeake or Orange County Choppers provided some high quality footage of the bike on the road, so that’s much appreciated.
Producers talk about Jessica Alba
So today we learned, to no one’s surprise really, that actress Jessica Alba will not face charges for plastering great white shark posters around downtown Oklahoma City.
This past weekend, producers of her movie, “The Killer Inside Me,” shared a few laughs about Alba.
Tour OSU’s new west end zone
NewsOK’s Damon Fontenot and Tim Money got in on an exclusive tour of Oklahoma State’s impressive new football facilities – the west end zone expansion at Boone Pickens Stadium. The Oklahoman’s sports staff spoke with OSU Sports Info guru Kevin Klintworth for a story and video.
Damon and Tim put together an awesome package. Notice the narrative tour as you visually move through the facility. It’s a nicely edited package that takes the time, over five minutes, to fully display what’s new and why it’s needed. But it doesn’t feel like a five minute package. Great use of music as transitions with multiple camera shots and variable speeds.
There is an awful lot of orange and black in this video, from the weight benches to the painted floors to the theatre/man cave to the stalls…
Speaking of stalls, Klintworth points out “Bullet,” OSU’s mascot will have probably the largest stall in the Big 12 Conference. NewsOK’s wisenheimer editors noted this is “Equine Extravagance.” Probably is.
“Killer” producer loves OKC
Here’s the second of two interviews the media got Saturday on the set of “The Killer Inside Me” in downtown Oklahoma City. Brad Schlei, a producer, gave a 10 minute interview, laughing about how much he loved Oklahoma City, the local bars and hanging out with Jessica Alba.
Both producers admitted Oklahoma City has a lack of crew, but the existing local crew were a skilled bunch and good to work with. They agreed Oklahoma’s tax incentive to film production made the state more attractive to film makers.
Producers talk about “The Killer Inside Me”
Producers spoke with the local media in downtown Oklahoma City on Saturday. Filming of “The Killer Inside Me” took place at Robinson and Park Ave. Vintage cars drove around the block on director’s cue as extras dressed the part wondered the sidewalks. Actor Casey Affleck walked the street as the film captured a scene meant to look like Ft. Worth back in the day. Even a Texas flag flew outside Oklahoma City’s skyscrapers. Don’t see that often.
This clip is of Andrew Eaton. He’s from Ireland and said he liked to eat at Cheever’s in Oklahoma City along with director Michael Winterbottom.
A quick explanation about the bizarre camera angle: I was holding a mic for Brian Trumbly who was shooting NewsOK’s main piece, to get better audio for his rig. I was shooting with a Sony HVR while crouching beneath the TV station’s cameras. The typical gang media op.
Here’s the release sent to the media on Friday:
Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department
Media Advisory
June 12, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Oklahoma Film & Music Office
(405) 230-8440
Set Visit for The Killer Inside Me
There will be a set visit to The Killer Inside Me filming location at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday June 13 at the intersection of Robinson and Park in Oklahoma City.
Media outlets wishing to attend must RSVP in advance by sending an e-mail to Abby@Oklahomafilm.org
Members of the media must show an employer-issued identification card for access to the set. The media will be allowed on set for not more than one hour and will have an opportunity to see the production in action. Members of the media will be allowed to take both stills and video, as well as photos of the actors, and will be allowed to interview producers. Neither the director nor the cast will be giving any interviews or quotes, and the crew is not authorized to talk to the press.
Casey Cornett blog
Couchsurfing blog by Casey Cornett
Son of OKC Mayor Mick Cornett, Casey Cornett is 12 days into a monthlong travel through Europe. And he’s doing it couch by couch as often as he can. Couchsurfing through Europe. And he’s taking video.
We equipped Casey with a Flip Mino HD and access to a NewsOK blog. From Internet cafe’s and his hosts’ Internet connections, Casey has updated his blog and uploaded video clips to the NewsOK servers. I’ve been editing his video clips and updating his NewsOK blog with his text and photos from his Flickr account.
It’s added up to a very interesting narrative of a journey I’m not sure I’d be brave enough to undertake. I mean, would you really look up strangers on couchsurfing.org and stay the night in their house? In a foreign country? But read the blog. It’s a fascinating look at living an adventure. And the places he’s stayed have looked great. The friends he’s made are probably too numerous to count. And of course he gets to travel around to all the famous places most of us only read about. All without spending hundreds or thousands on hotels or hostels.
Skype from Madrid
Casey has uploaded about 20 clips so far. The Flip Mino HD shoots great video for a $200 hand held cam. It is what it is. But upload speeds are slooooooow. So mostly he has been uploading clips overnight or while he’s out having dinner. Most of the clips are pretty short because of this. His commentaries provide a quick education about each stop. Make sure you watch the Eiffel Tower clip. Casey plays fetch with a woman’s dog. Only the woman’s dog doesn’t return after he throws the ball.
We hope to do some Skype talkbacks as the trip continues. I spoke with Casey via Skype upon his arrival in Spain on his first day. And before he left, we taped this interview:
