tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1175473215882442813Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:07:31 +0000A journal of my career and my opinions within the creative industries.http://www.kevinkeeganpro.com/blog/noreply@blogger.com (Kevin Keegan)Blogger78125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1175473215882442813.post-470049999767639695Wed, 03 Feb 2010 02:26:00 +00002010-02-03T15:55:04.492-05:00Google has decided to discontinue the ability to use FTP uploads for externally hosted blogger sites. So I was forced to make the move to wordpress. It's actually been in place for a few months but haven't really set it up and imported all my blogger posts. But here it is. http://www.kevinkeeganpro.com/v2http://www.kevinkeeganpro.com/blog/2010/02/new-blog.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kevin Keegan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1175473215882442813.post-4683140389640150727Fri, 01 Jan 2010 06:58:00 +00002010-01-01T01:58:10.908-05:00WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!http://www.kevinkeeganpro.com/blog/2010/01/happy-new-year-2010.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kevin Keegan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1175473215882442813.post-7988153700588959201Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:54:00 +00002009-12-03T11:54:41.595-05:00I'm now on the wave... Overall, i'm baffled at the amount of hype that Google's Wave has received.  Enormous amounts of press spoke of the revolution of email.  This eventually led to mixed reviews from the tech blogs, though.  Bottom line, this is a step in the right direction.  It has a lot of kinks still, and a lot of features that have yet to be added.  But as a tool for small business, http://www.kevinkeeganpro.com/blog/2009/12/google-wave.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kevin Keegan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1175473215882442813.post-1197886593870698870Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:19:00 +00002009-11-08T22:21:25.680-05:00SchoolGraphic DesignIllustratorMy DesignsLast quarter I took my first Illustrator class at Chattahoochee Tech.  First off, AWESOME PROGRAM.  Now, for our first project we were required to take a photo of our choosing and turn it in to a vector graphic with color.  Ok...so I decided to propose a challenge to myself and do a self-portrait.  Self-portraits have always been something that I veered away from, but this seemed to be a good http://www.kevinkeeganpro.com/blog/2009/11/illustrator-project-self-portrait.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kevin Keegan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1175473215882442813.post-7436594840670274559Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:07:00 +00002009-11-08T22:22:22.388-05:00FreelanceWrecked MagazineGraphic DesignCareerMy DesignsWrecked Vol. 2 Issue 6 is out.  This issue was dubbed the "Champions" issue, to coincide with the 2 year anniversary of Wrecked Magazine.  We finished just in the nick of time before SEMA '09. Can't think of anything too notable in the issue, but there was one goal that Joey mentioned he wanted completed this time around. He wanted the cover to look like a magazine cover, like something you http://www.kevinkeeganpro.com/blog/2009/11/wrecked-vol-2-issue-6-is-out.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kevin Keegan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1175473215882442813.post-3789003021432954439Sat, 29 Aug 2009 05:04:00 +00002009-11-08T22:10:00.868-05:00Latest SpinAppleWell, my family and I have just ordered the family pack of OSX Snow Leopard. I'm very excited about the slight speed bump and extra HD space but will of course be holding off on any production machines at home or at work. Too many pieces of software are still unproven with it and it's just smart to wait a few weeks for all developers to work out the kinks. Happy upgrading. Update: All computershttp://www.kevinkeeganpro.com/blog/2009/08/snow-leopard-upgrade.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kevin Keegan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1175473215882442813.post-4935487239386228689Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:14:00 +00002009-08-29T01:13:09.275-04:00LifeFreelanceWrecked MagazineGraphic DesignCareerMy DesignsThe last four weeks have been a real test of my creative endurance. Each of the weeks has been a different project. And each one requiring a different slice of my skillset. Here's a quick summary:The first project was an unfortunate one. I was asked by some very dear people in my life to put together a memorial picture tape for their father's impending funeral. I was truly honored to do it but http://www.kevinkeeganpro.com/blog/2009/08/time-to-rest.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kevin Keegan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1175473215882442813.post-4829393583232727436Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:57:00 +00002009-08-27T23:14:50.954-04:00Graphic DesignMy DesignsA shadow box of my NY Hope design.http://www.kevinkeeganpro.com/blog/2009/08/my-latest-creation.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kevin Keegan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1175473215882442813.post-928118196029159928Thu, 27 Aug 2009 04:00:00 +00002009-08-29T01:40:34.787-04:00Latest SpiniPhone AppsAppleJust to get it down. While I may be completely off, I believe Apple is holding off on releasing the Facebook 3.0 update for the iPhone for a specific reason. They want it's release it along side with iTunes 9's new facebook social networking features. This is probably way off especially with all the griping about apples app approval process coming from facebook this week. But we shall see. It'll http://www.kevinkeeganpro.com/blog/2009/08/facebook-30-delayed-release.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kevin Keegan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1175473215882442813.post-7806740749749929525Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:07:00 +00002009-08-26T00:51:07.573-04:00FreelanceWrecked MagazineGraphic DesignMy Designs2 more issues have been done since I last posted regarding Wrecked Magazine. Many great sections and some mediocre covers. One good thing that came out of this last issue is the K&N ad that I did. While simple, it definitely nailed what they wanted I think. All I have to go on is the fact that they approved it on the first proof. (Which brings up the point that criticism is a great thing, sohttp://www.kevinkeeganpro.com/blog/2009/08/wrecked2-down.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kevin Keegan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1175473215882442813.post-2278553466281072843Wed, 22 Jul 2009 17:52:00 +00002009-07-26T10:30:10.306-04:00ReviewsLatest SpiniPhone AppsGraphic DesignAppleInnovationI started off using "Brushes" for iPhone, a very capable app. But coming from a photoshop background, I was still missing a few features that would make painting on an iPhone an easier transition for me. "Layers" brings some of those features to the platform at long last.The first feature of course, is the use of layers. The is the first step towards non-destructive painting that the app offershttp://www.kevinkeeganpro.com/blog/2009/07/layers-for-iphone.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kevin Keegan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1175473215882442813.post-2425997384335792287Tue, 21 Jul 2009 16:34:00 +00002009-07-29T14:36:24.970-04:00Latest SpinLifeCareerI'm back in school again. I ran into my editing instructor at Wendy's a few weeks ago and we started talking about how everything was going on campus. He mentioned that there is a new program at Chattahoochee Tech in Digital Media Production/Arts. I asked if an Illustrator class was included in it and he said yes, so I was sold. Also I've already completed about half the classes when combinedhttp://www.kevinkeeganpro.com/blog/2009/07/update-back-to-school.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kevin Keegan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1175473215882442813.post-845051032037100880Mon, 08 Jun 2009 20:59:00 +00002010-01-11T20:23:06.794-05:00Latest SpinAppleToday, I was locked in on the live blog of Apple's keynote at WWDC. What I was listening for was the realization of rumors that I've been following for 3 months now. The specific rumor I've been waiting for was a new iPhone handset. And today it was finally announced. The iPhone 3GS! The are a few reasons that this particular version of the iPhone will be the one that makes me switch. In no http://www.kevinkeeganpro.com/blog/2009/06/new-iphone-3gs-why-ill-be-switching.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kevin Keegan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1175473215882442813.post-2037032368522448300Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:36:00 +00002009-06-01T11:37:44.655-04:00You won't regret it.http://www.kevinkeeganpro.com/blog/2009/06/go-see-up.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kevin Keegan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1175473215882442813.post-3728295171952037654Fri, 29 May 2009 13:43:00 +00002009-05-29T12:07:12.217-04:00Latest SpinDriftingWrecked MagazineVideo ProductionFormula D Atlanta 2009 from Will Roegge on Vimeo.http://www.kevinkeeganpro.com/blog/2009/05/formula-d-atlanta-2009-by-will-roegge.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kevin Keegan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1175473215882442813.post-8173025904330229942Tue, 26 May 2009 21:19:00 +00002009-05-26T17:19:00.297-04:00Stumphouse Tunnel Originally uploaded by kevinkeeganproSome fun stuff from the weekend including a few macro's with my new 50mm f/1.8D.http://www.kevinkeeganpro.com/blog/2009/05/memorial-day-weekend-photos.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kevin Keegan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1175473215882442813.post-3070332104912728796Fri, 22 May 2009 13:44:00 +00002009-05-26T12:46:52.376-04:00PhotographyLatest SpinWrecked MagazineVideo ProductionCareerBroadcastEditorialAppleThe few times that I've attended Formula D events as part of the press, the officials there always stated that they want to see real deal cameras out there. This means no cell phone cameras or point-n-shoots. They have their reasons for saying that I guess. But I'm not clear on what they are and I've never tried to challenge them on this. I have always used prosumer/professional equipment at http://www.kevinkeeganpro.com/blog/2009/05/formula-d-media-coverage-no-cell-phone.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kevin Keegan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1175473215882442813.post-6372427984019751966Thu, 21 May 2009 00:45:00 +00002010-02-10T00:33:11.564-05:00ReviewsPhotographyLatest Spin First off, there are a lot of great reviews of this particular bag out there on the interwebz. So I'm going to go over some of the same stuff and also some things that I haven't seen mentioned. The Classified Series from Lowepro is their attempt to create a more discrete bag for the photojournalists/travelers around the world. Features like the discrete Lowepro logo and more traditional bag http://www.kevinkeeganpro.com/blog/2009/05/lowepro-classified-160-aw-review.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kevin Keegan)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1175473215882442813.post-8029428603659520661Tue, 19 May 2009 16:17:00 +00002009-05-29T12:06:09.112-04:00Latest SpinDriftingWrecked MagazineVideo ProductionFormula D Long Beach 2009 from Will Roegge on Vimeo.http://www.kevinkeeganpro.com/blog/2009/05/fd-long-beach-2009-by-will-roegge.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kevin Keegan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1175473215882442813.post-5268567722580726279Sat, 16 May 2009 03:24:00 +00002009-05-15T23:24:48.630-04:00Rhys Millen Originally uploaded by kevinkeeganproFormula D was last weekend in Atlanta, Ga. I decided to rent a Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 and see what I could get. The pics turned out well. Still need a lot of practice to get the panning down but I'll get it. The pics were edited in Aperture using Nik Color FX Pro, Sharpener Pro, and Dfine. Enjoyhttp://www.kevinkeeganpro.com/blog/2009/05/formula-d-atlanta-pics.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kevin Keegan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1175473215882442813.post-7618021906794963919Fri, 15 May 2009 17:11:00 +00002009-05-15T13:09:17.370-04:00Forza Motorsports 3 (360) A portable touchscreen Apple tablet/computerNew iPod Touch model (possible with camera)The Blackberry 9630 to be released on VerizonNikon D90 Firmware updatehttp://www.kevinkeeganpro.com/blog/2009/03/top-4-things-im-waiting-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kevin Keegan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1175473215882442813.post-8453801799275173626Tue, 12 May 2009 23:08:00 +00002009-05-13T12:23:06.826-04:00ReviewsPhotographyLatest SpinI just received my FastenR-2 from Blackrapid. It's of simple construction, a threaded bolt, stainless steel puck with a hole drilled in each side and a d-ring that pivots within the holes. Upon inspecting the piece, I was slightly concerned, wondering if this d-ring was really going to be any stronger than the one on the Bogen quick release.Well it definitely appeared to be, and more so, I've http://www.kevinkeeganpro.com/blog/2009/05/blackrapid-fastenr-2-review.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kevin Keegan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1175473215882442813.post-4991796675451931165Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:58:00 +00002009-04-08T18:35:36.243-04:00Graphic DesignDesign ResourcesSometimes all you need to make your design more interesting, is to use some kind of element or symbol to help draw the composition together. A resource is right at your finger tips. Your keyboard. Let's take a business card for example. Maybe it's something relevant to your email address like an "@". An "@" that is oversized (it's vector-based, so it won't pixelate), maybe a contrasting http://www.kevinkeeganpro.com/blog/2009/04/design-elements.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kevin Keegan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1175473215882442813.post-4141229901205127500Sun, 05 Apr 2009 17:39:00 +00002009-04-14T13:26:11.479-04:00PhotographyLatest SpinFreelanceWrecked MagazineGraphic DesignCareerMy DesignsSo the ninth issue for Wrecked Magazine and the sixth issue for me, is complete. This one was on a time crunch as usual, with a week and a half to the due date, I just scraped by. We needed it out within a week of the Long Beach Formula D opening event. In the last two issues, I've incorporated shots from my D90 into the layouts. They help with story telling and assist with text organization http://www.kevinkeeganpro.com/blog/2009/04/wrecked-vol-2-issue-3-is-out.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kevin Keegan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1175473215882442813.post-6717741188313576644Mon, 23 Mar 2009 14:05:00 +00002009-03-25T00:40:47.155-04:00FreelanceVideo ProductionGraphic DesignCareerDesign ResourcesSo recently I have picked up some freelance work from various sources and I'm in need of some pricing. This has always been a tough subject for me and have always ended up just blurting out a price for the most part, just so I didn't lose the client/job. Well no more, I'm finally taking some time to investigate and do some research into the subject.One other issue that is more unique to my http://www.kevinkeeganpro.com/blog/2009/03/design-pricing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kevin Keegan)0