Author: Kris Krüg
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Photography Update – SXSW, New York Fashion Week, Renewal Partners, Pechu Kucha & the Purple Thistle Collective
I’ve been spending a lot of time this year working to turn my photography from a project into a business. I’ve been making photographs way more often, on larger and more well paying projects, while still staying involved in the internet and technology industry. For me (tech + art = happiness). 🙂 In an effort…
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Rad New Music Services I Learned About Today
I’m over buying music. The industry is changing, I don’t know exactly where it’s headed, and I refuse to spend money buyin new stuff… especially music. In light of this I had been spending a lot of time listening to SeeqPod. Seeqpod allowed you to search and then stream any and all music ever recorded…
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Photography Recap – 2008 Was A Very Good Year
Here’s a year-end wrap-up post I made over on my StaticPhotography.com blog… Before running headfirst into 2009 we wanted to take a minute and reflect on all the awesomeness that was 2008 for us here at Static Photography . Let's start by saying this has been one of the most exciting and diverse years ever…
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China Business comes to SXSW Interactive
The Raincity Studios crew is heading south again this year to the geek-tacular spring break conference SxSW Interactive in Austin, Texas. We’ll have a trade show booth, make shows at the Studio SX, and of course throw the SxNW party with our pals. More on these topics later, today is to announce the China business panel.…
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Anti-Israel Protest @ US Embassay in Vancouver
Today was an interesting day. I went to the protest in the video above. I had friends, bloggers, who i respect, on both sides of the line: Jonathan Narvey wearing his Star of David shirt supporting Israel on one side and Sean Orr lookin like a commie-pinko-hippy-faggot on the Palestine side. Both are smart, articulate,…
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My Winners of the Best of 604 (Vancouver) Awards
I’m gonna piggyback off Bex’s idea of the Best of 604 Awards to hand out my own awards. One person from each of the winning sites wins a portrait photography shoot, at my studio, whenever they like. 🙂 *drumroll* And my winners for the Best of 604 awards are:
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Social Media Training for Journalists at CBC
As the national broadcaster, the CBC has a special place in hearts of Canadians. Growing up in the USA, there is really no equivalent – PBS is well intentioned but just doesn’t have the public mind-share the ‘Ceeb garners with important documentaries and top-shelf sports coverage. Now that i think of it, the ability to…
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Internet Visibility – Moving From a ‘Web of Pages’ to a ‘Web of Streams’
Last Week The Vancouver Sun and NowPublic posted a list of the ‘Top 20 Web Visible’ people in Vancouver. I was number 4 on the list. Their methodology was questionable, but I’m always stoked and humbled to be included with the likes of the other 19 on the list. Thank you thank you thank you!…
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Seven Notes About Gnomedex
1. Most effective presentation: Beth Kanter – She raised $3,000 for a poor Cambodian to go to school. 2. Most effective single slide: Earth from the Surface of Mars – Scott Maxwell 3. Most laughs from a presentation: Earth from the Surface of Mars – Scott Maxwell – (LOLCAT Remix)
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Photography Exhibition for Charity at Orb Gallery in Vancouver
Today 5 of my photos were dropped off at the Orb gallery to be included in their upcoming ‘Art of Giving‘ show. I’m so thankful to be included in this cool event and hope you all can come out and join me on the 26th for the opening and auction. This is only my third…
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Kris Krug Artist Statement РCrowd Sourcing Style̩
I’m sitting here in the ‘Crowd Sourcing’ panel at VIDFEST 2008. Derek, Jasmine and Matt are doing an awesome job talking about the wisdom of crowds and community participation on the internet. It got me thinking… I’m working on an Artist Statement for an upcoming photography show and thought I’d share it and get some…
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Checkin’ In from CBC’s Digital Development Labs
(cross-posted from my blog over at Raincity) Checking in from the basement of CBC‘s Vancouver headquarters as we kick off an event which is bound to be quite remarkable – the CBC Digital Development Labs. This morning was introductions by the entrepreneurial-minded attendees chosen to display and refine their ideas for possible development by CBC.…
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ION Magazine – New Vancouver Fashion, Music, Culture and Art Blog
Check out the new ION Magazine blog – featuring Daily(ish) Reviews, behind-the-scenes peeks at fashion and music shoots, and access to guest list and insider info on the by-now-legendary ION parties. They assure me that 08 is going to be next-level, and Static Photography and Kris Krug will be a part of it all! 🙂…
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Vancouver Film School ‘Entertainment Business Managment’ Graduating Class
For the past 2 semesters I've been teaching at VFS in the Entertainment Business Management faculty. I teach 'Internet Technologies 101' and 'Internet Technologies 202'. As a part of our final project for 'Internet Technologies 202' each of the students has been creating and maintaining their own WordPress.com blog. With Matt coming into town, and…
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2008: To Infinity and Beyond!
My resolution is revolution but here’s a couple more goals for the coming year… – Read more books (one a month). – Eat more lunch (everyday!). – Get an acting agent (I want to play a villian in a movie this year). – Don’t be in love… be love. Updated: I should also prolly talk…
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AUDIO: Tips on How to Take Better Holiday Pictures
A couple weeks ago I was a guest on CBC‘s On The Coast talking about photography and how to take better family photos over the holidays. It was a fun interview with JJ Lee who is a fashion and design columnist for CBC Radio One. Every Monday you can hear JJ On The Coast. OTC…
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Twitter vs Pownce – Which Microblogging Platform is Right for You?
Here’s the video, some notes, and some links from my recent talk about Twitter vs Pownce on the Lab with Leo TV show. I *really* shoulda included a review of Jaiku in my comparison. D’oh. *smacks head*
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Facebook Launches Facebook Applications (F8)
Here’s a Google Video of me talking about Facebook Apps on TV on the Lab with Leo show. I really like doing these kind of ‘expert’ segments. It’s fun and I meet a lot of awesome people. I think I’m going to pull a page together on this site that makes it easy for people…
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Talking About Bryght on the Lab with Leo
Here’s a recent segment of the The Lab with Leo show of me talking about Bryght. We cover Drupal, open source software, and our recently launched work on the Grateful Dead’s online community website. I’ve done 3 other segmants that haven’t aired yet and am scheduled to be in the studio to film 2 more…