The top is FINALLY and officially finished! Yipee! If you've missed all my other videos of this piece in progress, click on the label at the bottom of this post or search for "Glacial Recession". Here was my last post. And, here is the final timelapse video of the top of this piece (no I haven't even begun the back yet so it'll be a bit before the whole thing is ready to quilt):
Art Process Timelapse 7 - Glacial Recession Top Finished from Katrina Kouba on Vimeo.
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Sunday, April 28, 2013
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Another beginning
I have begun another blog for one reason only: to make my puzzle photos (and maybe little planets also) available for sale as prints. I'm going to start this process with Fotomoto and see how it goes. I don't think Etsy is the place for this and I really am hoping to have a hassle-free process, which I think will work with this second site. I will include a link to it at the top bar of this blog, but just in case, the link is: photosbykatrinakb.blogspot.com
I will be adding these photos periodically rather than all at once. Many of them will already be familiar (particularly any newer ones).
Enjoy!
I will be adding these photos periodically rather than all at once. Many of them will already be familiar (particularly any newer ones).
Enjoy!
Saturday, April 13, 2013
New Mizzou Little Planet
When I originally posted some of my first little planets, I had no idea they'd be so popular. And so I have re-done the Mizzou Little Planet, using a better camera and other techniques to make it look better (it also helps to not have someone running through the shots). Here is the updated Francis Quadrangle little planet:
To purchase a print, visit photosbykatrina or contact me by email or in the comments.
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Favorite Motion Graphic Videos
Back when I was working on an Infographic for UM System (previous post) and the ADEPT introduction (previous post), I went through all my favorite motion graphic and infographic videos. Here are some of the motion graphic videos that helped inspire me... some have been around for a while and I continually come back to them, others are new finds for me:
7 Billion: Are You Typical?
Google - Introducing the Chromebook
Google - Introducing the Chromebook from Devon Hong on Vimeo.
Crisis of Credit
Oil'd
Oil'd from Chris Harmon on Vimeo.
Getting Lost
Getting Lost from Marco Bagni | LostConversation on Vimeo.
Don't Worry, Drive On: Fossil Fools & Fracking Lies
DON'T WORRY, DRIVE ON: Fossil Fools & Fracking Lies from MONSTRO on Vimeo.
The World is Obsessed with Facebook
Psychatric Answering Machine Typography Annimation
The Girl Effect
The Girl Effect from alexnbc on Vimeo.
Good: The Hidden Cost of War
7 Billion: Are You Typical?
Google - Introducing the Chromebook
Google - Introducing the Chromebook from Devon Hong on Vimeo.
Crisis of Credit
Oil'd
Oil'd from Chris Harmon on Vimeo.
Getting Lost
Getting Lost from Marco Bagni | LostConversation on Vimeo.
Don't Worry, Drive On: Fossil Fools & Fracking Lies
DON'T WORRY, DRIVE ON: Fossil Fools & Fracking Lies from MONSTRO on Vimeo.
The World is Obsessed with Facebook
Psychatric Answering Machine Typography Annimation
The Girl Effect
The Girl Effect from alexnbc on Vimeo.
Good: The Hidden Cost of War
Friday, March 15, 2013
Show-Me a Valuable Infographic
Early this year I was tasked with creating a motion infographic for the University of Missouri System that the President could use to share statistics outlining the value of UM in the state. I was frantic getting this project finished and I'm so glad that it's been released for the world to see:
(I do not own the copyright to this video. Copyright 2013 University of Missouri Board of Curators)
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
A weekend of great films! True/False 2013
The True/False Film Fest of 2013 hit full-on just over a week ago (I know, I'm behind) and after several weeks of volunteering on the venue design crew and making blu-ray discs for the festival bumpers, it seemed T/F came around the corner while I was looking the other way and I smacked right into it. Regardless, it was a busy and exhausting, but fun weekend. So, what did I see and what did I think? Oh, I'm so glad you asked...
Friday I went to the Secret Screening Gold at the Forrest Theatre with my folks. They had tickets, I did not, and since I can't talk about the film itself except to say that I enjoyed it, I'll talk about the Q process and the venue itself. So, for those unaccustomed to the "Q" process that T/F employs, here's a quick how-to: T/F sells passes and reserve tickets. Once all the reserve tickets are sold, your only option for getting into the film of your choice is to wait in the Q (if you have a pass, you've already paid to get in, if not, you pay when you head into the theatre). Because T/F sells only about 80-90% of available seats as reserve tickets, each film/venue has a Q and as far as I know, each film always lets in people from the Q. How many people depends on how many reserve ticket holders show up. I Q'd for this film at the Forrest Theatre, which seats 190 (I heard) and my number was in the 48-53 range (I don't remember, geez it was a long weekend with several Qs). I got in! There is one other thing I want to say about this venue - the venue design is stunning, you truly feel like you're in a forest, but if you're seeing a film with subtitles, make sure you get a good seat! Alas, I did not have a good seat.
Probably the film I was most excited for was Sarah Polley's Stories We Tell, which I successfully Q'd for Friday night. It was a lovely film and I'm so glad I got to see it. There was a short that played before it called My Favorite Picture of You, which was also a lovely piece. Both films seemed like projects that each director needed to do for some personal reasons. Having felt like I "grew up" with Sarah Polley - she was the main character on my favorite childhood TV show Avonlea - it was interesting to get a glimpse into her real family. I really liked how she incorporated reenactments to tell the story of her mother, as told by older siblings, her father, and her mother's friends. Sadly, she was not able to make it to the fest...but I bet I would've been too star-struck to actually say anything to her anyway.
Saturday morning I went to Blackfish at the Missouri Theatre. It was the story of captive killer whale, Tilikum, whose genes have made their way into a very generous number of other captive orcas since he's one of the few male orcas kept for breeding. The film was expectedly astonishing. I was most impressed, I think, by how the flow of the film kept me captivated the whole time - at some times feeling worst for the whales and then at others, for the trainers. I will not look at captive animals in the same way again. It will be on CNN films sometime in the future.
Then I saw The Gatekeepers. To me, this film felt a little sterile. Part of my problem with this film was how much it expected it's audience to already know the background and history. I really couldn't keep up.
Manhunt, however, I thought was a terrific film! After seeing it, I decided it was my favorite film of the festival and that lasted through the next two - also very good - films I saw. It's about the female investigators who sort-of foresaw the 9/11 Al-Queda attack. Giving what felt like a very full picture of investigation to end result, this film was definitely one of the best of the weekend and I would encourage anyone and everyone to see it. It'll be on HBO soon...
Where's the Front Line From Here? The Life and Time of Tim Hetherington wins the prize for longest title this year. Also a good movie and incidentally the only one I cried in, but not the best of the weekend.
Sunday morning I saw most of Moo Man which was fun, but I didn't feel like I missed the end of the film (for the record I had to leave due to other festival obligations - making the bumper discs for Sunday evening's screenings).
Then, with a winning finish, I saw Twenty Feet from Stardom. (Side anecdote: My folks and I got Q tickets 1-3 for this and felt like a nerd but I don't care because it was so worth it.) Hands-down best film of the fest! No seriously you should all go out and see this film. It features rock-stars who are out-shined by the amazing backup singer subjects of the film. And wow, what voices! So incredible and an incredibly well-done film! And when one of the stars of the film - Lisa Fischer - came out on stage you could just feel the energy in the room increase from her presence.
Well, that's it folks. It's always a tough weekend, but so great to be a part of the festival!
Friday I went to the Secret Screening Gold at the Forrest Theatre with my folks. They had tickets, I did not, and since I can't talk about the film itself except to say that I enjoyed it, I'll talk about the Q process and the venue itself. So, for those unaccustomed to the "Q" process that T/F employs, here's a quick how-to: T/F sells passes and reserve tickets. Once all the reserve tickets are sold, your only option for getting into the film of your choice is to wait in the Q (if you have a pass, you've already paid to get in, if not, you pay when you head into the theatre). Because T/F sells only about 80-90% of available seats as reserve tickets, each film/venue has a Q and as far as I know, each film always lets in people from the Q. How many people depends on how many reserve ticket holders show up. I Q'd for this film at the Forrest Theatre, which seats 190 (I heard) and my number was in the 48-53 range (I don't remember, geez it was a long weekend with several Qs). I got in! There is one other thing I want to say about this venue - the venue design is stunning, you truly feel like you're in a forest, but if you're seeing a film with subtitles, make sure you get a good seat! Alas, I did not have a good seat.
Probably the film I was most excited for was Sarah Polley's Stories We Tell, which I successfully Q'd for Friday night. It was a lovely film and I'm so glad I got to see it. There was a short that played before it called My Favorite Picture of You, which was also a lovely piece. Both films seemed like projects that each director needed to do for some personal reasons. Having felt like I "grew up" with Sarah Polley - she was the main character on my favorite childhood TV show Avonlea - it was interesting to get a glimpse into her real family. I really liked how she incorporated reenactments to tell the story of her mother, as told by older siblings, her father, and her mother's friends. Sadly, she was not able to make it to the fest...but I bet I would've been too star-struck to actually say anything to her anyway.
Saturday morning I went to Blackfish at the Missouri Theatre. It was the story of captive killer whale, Tilikum, whose genes have made their way into a very generous number of other captive orcas since he's one of the few male orcas kept for breeding. The film was expectedly astonishing. I was most impressed, I think, by how the flow of the film kept me captivated the whole time - at some times feeling worst for the whales and then at others, for the trainers. I will not look at captive animals in the same way again. It will be on CNN films sometime in the future.
Then I saw The Gatekeepers. To me, this film felt a little sterile. Part of my problem with this film was how much it expected it's audience to already know the background and history. I really couldn't keep up.
Manhunt, however, I thought was a terrific film! After seeing it, I decided it was my favorite film of the festival and that lasted through the next two - also very good - films I saw. It's about the female investigators who sort-of foresaw the 9/11 Al-Queda attack. Giving what felt like a very full picture of investigation to end result, this film was definitely one of the best of the weekend and I would encourage anyone and everyone to see it. It'll be on HBO soon...
Where's the Front Line From Here? The Life and Time of Tim Hetherington wins the prize for longest title this year. Also a good movie and incidentally the only one I cried in, but not the best of the weekend.
Sunday morning I saw most of Moo Man which was fun, but I didn't feel like I missed the end of the film (for the record I had to leave due to other festival obligations - making the bumper discs for Sunday evening's screenings).
Then, with a winning finish, I saw Twenty Feet from Stardom. (Side anecdote: My folks and I got Q tickets 1-3 for this and felt like a nerd but I don't care because it was so worth it.) Hands-down best film of the fest! No seriously you should all go out and see this film. It features rock-stars who are out-shined by the amazing backup singer subjects of the film. And wow, what voices! So incredible and an incredibly well-done film! And when one of the stars of the film - Lisa Fischer - came out on stage you could just feel the energy in the room increase from her presence.
Well, that's it folks. It's always a tough weekend, but so great to be a part of the festival!
Monday, February 25, 2013
Motion graphics meets alcohol and substance misuse
How much do you know about alcohol and substance misuse and it's affect on society? Maybe it's one of those "out of sight, out of mind" things for you. It certainly was for me until I was given an opportunity to create a video that explains to health care professionals why they should care and what they can do about alcohol and substance misuse in their patients. Before you click away from this thinking "I'm not a health care professional, that's not for me," let me just tell you that it impacts you... even if not directly.
Someday, I'd like to see this become a PSA, but while I'm dreaming that vision away, here's the video I created that is now the first part of a training series:
ADEPT: an introduction from Academic Support Center on Vimeo.
An introduction to why health care providers should care about alcohol and substance misuse in their practice. The ADEPT training teaches health care providers what they can do about alcohol and substance misuse. MU-ADEPT (Alcohol and Drug Education for Prevention and Treatment) is funded by a grant from SAMHSA and utilizes SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment).
This is a perfect example of the kind of project I've been waiting for and why I wanted to work for an educational institution. The creators of this training series needed a way to convince their audience that this training is important. They were passionate about the information but it just wasn't coming across in their peruse-on-your-own powerpoint presentations. The hope is that this video is both educational and engaging.
For screen shots and more information about the creation of this video, visit the project on my behance portfolio.
Someday, I'd like to see this become a PSA, but while I'm dreaming that vision away, here's the video I created that is now the first part of a training series:
ADEPT: an introduction from Academic Support Center on Vimeo.
An introduction to why health care providers should care about alcohol and substance misuse in their practice. The ADEPT training teaches health care providers what they can do about alcohol and substance misuse. MU-ADEPT (Alcohol and Drug Education for Prevention and Treatment) is funded by a grant from SAMHSA and utilizes SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment).
This is a perfect example of the kind of project I've been waiting for and why I wanted to work for an educational institution. The creators of this training series needed a way to convince their audience that this training is important. They were passionate about the information but it just wasn't coming across in their peruse-on-your-own powerpoint presentations. The hope is that this video is both educational and engaging.
For screen shots and more information about the creation of this video, visit the project on my behance portfolio.
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