For its 19th annual celebration of local, regional, national and world film June 6-9 in downtown Oklahoma City, deadCenter Film Festival selected 140 features and short films. Among the final films announced for this year’s event include director Danny Boyle’s musical fantasy Yesterday, about a world in which the Beatles never existed, and Growing Up […]
virtual reality
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Virtually flying
Editor’s note: Oklahoma Gazette reporter Ben Luschen was invited to sample iFly Oklahoma City Indoor Skydiving’s virtual reality flight option. The following is his report. “Where would you like to dive?” asked the instructor behind the counter at iFly Oklahoma City Indoor Skydiving. Waiting for my response, she fiddled with the dark helmet and video […]
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Evolving focus
deadCenter Film Festival 2018 wrapped in June, but the event’s organizers are already thinking about the future. Submissions for the 2019 festival open Wednesday, and cutting-edge technology, a returning category and a new eligibility requirement that could increase deadCenter’s potential for Academy Award consideration are all part of the coming attractions. In hopes of being […]
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deadCenter Film Festival explores virtual reality
While the film festival gets most of the glory, deadCenter is also dedicated to encouraging and educating filmmakers. During this year’s event, a new form of the craft will see the spotlight with the Virtual Reality Experience shorts program and panel discussion. Moving beyond 2-D and 3-D movies, virtual reality is an immersive experience that […]
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Oklahoma City man opens a restaurant and venue space in a place of familial significance
Parks Bar & Grill is located on the site of the former Ruby’s Bar & Grill, where owner Parks Prince Jr.’s parents had their first date in 1962.
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Virtual reality moves into Sooner Mall in Norman
Two types of virtual reality games are available at Immersion House.