Enter the mind of Kevin Hayes

Kevin w/ PhotoShop Effect

2011-09-12T17:02:00.000-07:00

Wedding Invitations and Signs

2011-09-12T16:41:00.000-07:00

Women's Ministry for Church(Different Options)

2011-09-12T16:17:00.000-07:00

Surprise Party for Her 72nd!!!

2011-09-12T16:08:00.000-07:00

Oversized poster/Invite that was created for a 72nd Surprise Birthday Party.

Memorial Golf Tournament work and City Circle Flyers Summer 2011

2011-09-12T15:50:00.001-07:00

(TOP)City City Logo design(TOP)This flyer was designed for an anual event that is an after party for the Jonathan L. Skinner Memorial Golf Tournament Scholarship.(ABOVE)This event was held in conjunction with the 2011 National Black Theatre Festival, in Winston Salem, N.C.(BOTTOM)

Empire Avenue

2011-09-01T00:16:00.000-07:00

(E)HEKEPTME <---The only game I play. I'm dead serious...

Here's the link...

2011-07-12T18:42:00.000-07:00

The Thesis Site {EAV_BLOG_VER:4e79ea9830cb6c49}

This is Life...

2011-07-12T18:20:00.000-07:00

Here is my Thesis from my Full Sail University Education, Media, Design, and Technology Master's Degree Program.

It definitely holds a dear place in my heart and I have continued to strive to be a Great influence on the Youth of this generation. Feedback would be much appreciated... Thanks {EAV_BLOG_VER:4e79ea9830cb6c49}

Thoughts...

2011-06-14T21:51:00.000-07:00

Technology is changing fast than the world is spinning so we must be ever mindful that when striving to keep up with this world, we don't forget our two purpose. That is to Accept Christ as our personal savior, Love ALL, and bring Non-Believers to Christ. We are not of this world so these thing are temporal in comparison to "The Big Picture"! Technology is useful, YES, but the Word is the True BLUEPRINT. That's all for now but I'm about to get this Blog in motion... I've had a lot on my mind. Be Blessed and Be Easy

My Webpage on Reaching the Digital Native

2009-12-14T09:27:00.000-08:00

My Final Content Proposal, Final Thesis, and Final Media Project for my EMDTMS Degree from Full Sail University.

Click Here<---->To Check it out!

Wk4 Show Me What You've Learned Project

2009-09-26T18:16:00.000-07:00

This is an idea that I thought of to charge up the enthusiasm that the Youth of my Church have for learning about the Bible. I have noticed that the teen youth are very much involved with the fads and trends that are hot in today's society. I designed a role playing game that involved them starting off as some of the favorite music artist, while they are striving to become selected bible characters. As they move up in levels, they lose their artists thoughts and personalities and become close to the word. I used two youth from my church as an experiment and plan of have the entire class participate in the future.

This is a picture that I altered using iphoto of me. It is art an expression at the same time.
Somebody prayed for me. By Kevin Hayes

Comment Wk 4

2009-09-26T17:31:00.000-07:00

More.. The Art of Possibility by Richard King

Wk 4 Reading

Thursday, September 24, 2009

VI. How serious do you make things out to be? Some times we do make more out of a negative situation than need be. Negative things always happen, it is our choice of how we will react to them that sets us apart from everyone else. I have tried to eliminate the Shoulda… Coulda…Woulda’s from and replaced them with I Can… Will… and Did’s. I don’t know if I do things any better now, but I don’t feel as stressed anow as I did.

VII. Giving Way to Passion: As a musician I completely agree that in order to truly “feel the music” you must let yourself go, and allow the music to engulf you, surround you and carry you to another place.

VIII. Lighting a Spark: Have you ever noticed how contagious a smile is? It is “life force energy” and transferring it to someone else NON-VERBALLY is usually is returned in kind. Smiles are contagious… So are Yawns. Which do you transmit??

Kevin Hayes

Richard, I agree with you that we should eliminate the woulda, shoulda, and coulda's, in our lives, because quite frankly "what will be will be". We are not in control of what happens on the earth but we are in control of how we react to it. Thank you, sharing your reduction in stress from say, instead, can, will and did.

Saturday, September 26, 2009 - 05:31 PM

Wk 4 The Creative Commons is for Me and You

2009-09-26T16:35:00.000-07:00

I wanted to post about the reason why the Creative Commons was established and how easily they you are able to contact them to get the proper symbols to credit the creator of a product you are trying to use. There is a big problem with media being used and not being created. But the if you visit http://creativecommons.org/ you can easily find, donate, and license either original or registered media. They have a downloadable widget, when you register with them, that allows you to credit material. There are 4 symbols that are used individually and together to specific how a creation can be used.

This is not a tedious process so I implore that all of you young artist collaborate with http://creativecommons.org/ to credit fellow artist just as you would want future artist and creators to do for your original works.

Wk 4 "Some things in life are better done in person"

2009-09-26T14:21:00.000-07:00

I am a person that has always been complemented on my smile! In our required reading, The Art of Possibility", chapter 9 shares a quote that is priceless in truly understanding life(Zander & Zander, 2000 pg. 123-125). A story about a man telling his son that "Some things in life are better done in person" explaining the reasoning for a face-to-face meeting as opposed to a phone call. Later in the chapter the son explained himself coming across an opportunity to make his father's quote manifest. He was successful even though at the onset of the situation his preferred outcome wasn't clear. The end result caused a once in a lifetime performance. I mentioned my smile, to start, because many times when I meet someone or see them again they often mention remembering the warmth of my smile. I believe that my smile is a big part of the enrollment I could use as a spark of possibility. Enrollment is the foundation of a bigger picture, meaning the spark that the final product is produced from(Zander & Zander, 2000 pg. 139). I want to lead my acquired knowledge with a smile during those times the are just better done in person.

Zander, R. S., & Zander, B. (2000). The art of possibility: transforming professional and personal life. United States: Penguin Books.

Wk 4 Blogging TechTip: Using the EDM613 YouTube Account for your class

2009-09-26T13:23:00.000-07:00

I followed the directions and added a video to our edm613 YouTube channel. I did not have any problems doing this because youtube is pretty self-explanatory. As long as you are utilizing the correct formats and you follow the correct upload procedure, it is easy.

Wk 4 Tutorials: iTunes, Pandora, Last.fm, Audible.com, GarageBand

2009-09-26T12:13:00.000-07:00

I have been subscribing to podcasts, through itunes, for the the majority of this school year. Before my Full Sail experience I had no idea what the term even meant. When you subscribe to something on the web(rss feed) that means that you will automatically receive any update that the host makes at the site when you turn on your computer. So in essence, this process eliminates the us from having to go out and find the things that we are interested in. Where we spent endless amounts of time search-surfing for what appeals to us, now it can be waiting for you just to log in and click a bottom.

My first podcast...

2009-09-20T20:08:00.000-07:00

A short introduction to me!

Comment WK3.1

2009-09-20T19:35:00.001-07:00

Week 1 Random thoughts - Firsts
by Sam Coffman
Today, my wife Amy and I had the pleasure of watching our twin boys, Ryan and Caleb, experience the joy that is ice cream! Specifically, they indulged in their first ice cream cones! I was amazed at how well they worked the cones. I’m pretty sure that they have never seen us eat an ice cream cone before, but they had no trouble knowing what to do with it and even how to hold it. I guess it shouldn’t be a surprise, seeing how both their Mommy and Daddy love their desserts!

Watching these little guys and trying to document all of their big “first” moments, I sometimes wonder at what age do people stop celebrating these “historic” moments? If one could jump ahead in time and then look back at their own lives, what “firsts” that we adults experience but don’t celebrate would stand out? For example, because society has become so obsessed with digital technology, it is hard for younger people to even imagine a world without it. I still remember some of my technological firsts: game system (original Nintendo, received as a Christmas present), home PC, laptop, cell phone, Mac. Although each one of these toys has brought me as much pleasure and contentment as ice cream has, they never have gotten the fanfare that, seeing their impact in the long run, maybe they deserved.

1 Comment
Kevin Hayes
I must say that moments like these are definitely "priceless"! I remember Polaroid pictures, me being 32, having a great influence on my life. Do you recall Halloween pictures? Those seem to have never lost their luster, as well. Good times!
Sunday, September 20, 2009 - 10:32 PM

Comment WK3

2009-09-20T19:20:00.000-07:00

Week 3 iTunes and Music Publishers Not Playing Nice

Cnet has an interesting article that I believe should be looked at closely. It seems that the music publishers are looking to get paid beyond music downloads. They want to get compensated for the 30 second free sample and knowing ASCAP and BMI they also want compensation for every time the artist performance regardless of the media type . I think thats fair since all other medias have to play by this rule also. The main question here is that really a performance?

If they win this will eventually translate to price hikes and angry consumers. I think it is just a matter of time before Apple gets force to do a subscription service like Napster, Real Media, and Zune. I'll say it again "there is no room in this industry for lonely rebels". Apple will eventually have to play by the rules, ultimately leveling the playing field for everyone else. Don't get me wrong I love my iTunes, but if the CD down the store cost the same as my download I might do it just for the free DVD offer that comes with it.

Picture courtesy of FreeDigitalPhotos.net

1 comments:

He Kept me. said...: Frank, I agree, though we all enjoy the ability to preview the snippets, it should be regulated. What makes Apple special? There are unfair advantages to the marketing scheme that they are taking advantage of, and I truly believe the time is limited, literally.

Kevin Hayes; September 20, 2009 7:19 PM

Should I have gotten an A?

2009-09-20T18:52:00.000-07:00

I felt that I could have done much better on this assignment...

With this video, I got a little creative by implementing GoAnimate.com.

When grading our audiences(students, trainees, groups) work, we must consider their intent. In all actuality, the grades they receive rarely reflect the work that was put in(Zander & Zander, 2000 pg. 25). Traditional grading involved a number scale that didn't explain much about the cause for the grade. Implementation of commentary, on grades, improved student teacher interaction. What do you think?

Zander, R. S., & Zander, B. (2000). The art of possibility: transforming professional and personal life. United States: Penguin Books.

I was young I was dumb...

2009-09-20T17:48:00.000-07:00

I had to share this video. I was blessed to be in attendance at the Don't Waste Your Life tour, where I witness many anointed gospel hip hop artist that ministered the Word through song. This is Sho Baraka, a Reach Records MC, doing an spoken word about his testimony. I was touch by this because he seems to have traveled the same road as I did to become a believer.

At that same concert, the artist Fame(of Cross Movement Records), I was able to catch a little of him performing "See more Him".
I wanna see more of Him
Cause I'm sick of more of me
I'm a be like Zacchae
In that Sycamore tree
I wanna see more of Him
Cause I'm sick of more of me
Lord I promise (I promise) I promise(x2)

This was the intro to the entire show, in which they used Typography to enforce the overall theme.

Courtesy of Reach Records Don't Waste Your Life Tour 09'

P4CM-Overseas

2009-09-20T16:36:00.000-07:00

I noticed reading our assigned book "The Art of Possibility", that our brains go through 3 processes to form an understanding(Zander & Zander, 2000 pg. 9-10). I am sharing this video to show see the viewers reactions to this movement. The bold statements that they portray on the front of their shirts are a testimony and controversial by today's standards. I love the Lord and appreciate the Passion 4 Christ Movement(P4CM), because they are not ashamed of their past or the gospel.

Zander, R. S., & Zander, B. (2000). The art of possibility: transforming professional and personal life. United States: Penguin Books.

Wk3 Ron Smith Interview

2009-09-17T20:40:00.000-07:00

Ron Smith Interview Study Guide

You will watch this assigned video and answer these questions while you watch. In the video you will meet Ron Smith and he is being interviewed by Holly Ludgate. This assignment requires your complete attention throughout its entirety.

Question 1. Where and what does Ron Smith teach and do?
Lead Teacher, New Media Academy Hollywood High School in Hollywood, CA

Question 2. What kind of media are the students gravitating towards?
Why do you think this is so?
Animation, Flash animation, and creating video with these tools. They enjoy
these because it allows them to use their creativity.

Question 3. What do you use to get them engaged?
Anything! Movies, websites, sound(Fair and unfair), podcasts, texting. Whatever comes into being trendy.

Question 4. What are the teachers using?
The teachers are behind, because the are still using PowerPoint which is so
"yesterday"! The trick to Digital Teaching is the preparation. The time invested, before hand, pays off in the long run.

Question 5. What are some Hot Applications and Technologies?
How do they learn them?
-Scratch(Free) Game building software that can be used on or offline to create.
-Sketchup(by Google) where you can make 3D models that you can put into
motion and create movies with. You can use in conjunction with GoogleMap
and GoogleEarth.
-Blender(Free) 3D Animation progam
Mr. Smith introduces the basics, of each program, and allows the students to
teach themselves by trial and error.

Question 6. What are some trends in education?
Curriculum & Instructional Design for Online Learning
Enhancing Online teaching and the platforms with which to educate online.

Wk2.2 Comments

2009-09-13T18:44:00.001-07:00

Michaela Spencer

I was charged with the task to create a slide presentation at church. Everything was great in terms of the presentation itself, but the technology was, however, an issue. I needed to hook my laptop up to a projector that used serial ports so I decided to go and purchase the attachment for it. When I got to the store and explained what I needed the man gave me the wrong attachment and insisted that it was the right one. So after I paid for it, I went to church to hook everything up the attachment didn't work and it was too late to take it back and to make matters worst the projector screen was not present. To make a log story short, I wound up burning my presentation to a disk and playing it on a windows computer and showing it on a yellow wall that hindered the slides.

Posted by mspencer at 7:48 PM

1 comments:
He Kept me. said...
This is reminds of my incident that happened at church, as well. Sometimes when we try to mix old and new technology it is a bigger chunk than we expected, to bite off. I believe it is always possible, but like I said from my own experience, preparation is the key. I admire you resilience because we must get them that "Good News"!
September 13, 2009 8:26 PM

Wk2.1 Comments

2009-09-13T18:42:00.000-07:00

by Andrew Geimer

Q: How has the Internet and new media changed education?

For a very long time, education was mostly a one-to-one experience - teacher-to-student. Research was restricted to the books you could find in the library or local bookstore. The educational experience was somewhat isolated.
With the internet and new media, education has beco
me a community experience. A classroom in the USA can connect and communicate with a classroom in Spain. It opens the door for students to gain a better cultural understanding of our world. Research has become broader, faster and multi-media enriched. The internet has created a global community - the world at your finger tips. It is easier to seek out expert opinions, guidance and facts. New Media creates ways to educate people with various learning styles.

A student now has access to all the knowledge in the world.

Kevin Hayes said...
It is truly amazing how far technology has come. I am 32 yrs old and I keep telling myself that I am not old, but to look back on how I was taught, growing up, in comparison to what our youth are learning today... I can't prove that I'm not. Many new media outlets have allowed some many new ways to reach these learners. I am glad that I am a part of this revolution, even if I'm not a digital native.
September 13, 2009 6:03 PM

Wk2 Comments

2009-09-13T18:40:00.000-07:00

What Makes Reality Shows News Worthy?

By Shelly Haskell

With the recent “news” of Ellen DeGeneres as American Idol’s new judge, I have to share my thoughts on reality TV making the headlines. I realize that entertainment is news or at least noteworthy on entertainment news shows but is it really top news for CNN, News Week, or Local and National news programs?
When the eliminated and cast-offs of Idol or Survivor are interviewed on the next morning news shows it makes me “roll my eyes”and say REALLY? I guess there are so many outlets for the entertainment industry to promote (pimp!) there products that the guise of these 15-second-famers as newsworthy is ridiculous to me. I see right through these segments for what they are- commercials to promote shows.

But wait, I guess I could be in a minority here. I may be one of the lonely few who do not know how important these people really are. Well I guess its a case of Mob Rules and everyone’s buying.

1 Comment
Kevin Hayes
It is controversial, to say the least, because I have heard a lot of comments that have questioned Ellen's credibility in being a judge. All of the previous ones have been talented in there own right. All Ellen brings to the table is a strong following. Could it be to up the viewers for ratings, because other than for that reason I don't see the logic.
Sunday, September 13, 2009 - 08:20 PM

My first birthday party in years...

2009-09-13T16:05:00.000-07:00

I turned 32 earlier this week and I can not remember the last time I was shown this much Love. I, truly, felt appreciated and special thanks to the social site Facebook, that has reconnected me with hundreds of people from my past. I got so many wishes and blessings that I thought to use technology, right back, in return to thank them.

This new culture wants everthing Live!!!

2009-09-13T15:48:00.000-07:00

Me being the sports fan that I am, I could help but stumble onto the new "U-stream" phenomenon with the assistance of non other than Chad Ochocinco. Since seeing him and his animated broadcasts, I've noticed that it is not just our youth who are infatuated by watching things "live" it is a common theme from all ages around the world. I got these shots while watching Chad(wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals) broadcast live during preseason training camp. Don't know why this professional athlete was smoking a cigar, but he chose to share it with us.

Strength in Family...

2009-09-13T15:28:00.000-07:00

I never knew that strong family structure could be so influential and motivating. I have been though a lot of trials and tribulations, but through it all my families support has remained constant. I am sharing this because without them I would not be where I am, today.

Convergence Culture

2009-09-13T14:39:00.000-07:00

This is a recap of a day that I will never forget for more than one reason. Check out the significance of January 28, 1986, to me. I am sharing this because it again shows that in convergent we all come together because of time and space.

Wk1.3 Comments

2009-09-10T12:03:00.003-07:00

Michaela Spencer

Has convergence in media happened yet? Well, according to the book Convergence Culture by Henry Jenkins , convergence doesn't happen in the media, it happens in the brains of individual consumers and through their social interactions (Jenkins 2006). I must say that if this is the definition then my answer to the question is yes, I do believe it has already taken place because events such as being able to watch television on the cell phone or being albe to communicate without talking using email or text messages.

Kevin Hayes said...
I agree, and want to add that at the rate we are going there won't be any need for a lot of promotional, careers. 90 to 100% of ones promotion can be done on your own, now a days. That makes for convenience in being about to create and ship a final product straight from home. In turn, all your research and media can come back right to your hand held mobile device. WOW!

Wk1.2 Comments

2009-09-10T12:03:00.001-07:00

My Commentary on Top Gun

Sylvia Villarreal
Here is my movie commentary on Top Gun from month 7 filmmaking. I have included comments on camera techniques and editing. Top Gun is a favorite and I like the theme song.

Kevin Hayes
Sylvia, I agree with you 100% about Top Gun being a favorite and it having a great theme song. The best part about your commentary is that even if someone hasn't ever seen the movie, you share enough with them to have them wanting more, you spoke with conviction because you endorse the product, and you used the actual music that is undeniably world renown to represent this movie! Thank you for sharing.

Wk1.1 Comments

2009-09-10T12:01:00.000-07:00

By Ken Hall

This is another clip that I really enjoy and it helps reinforce why I am here and also allows a glimpse into the students mind. I always think about what if the kids would be doing if we were a wifi school, and we allowed personal electronics. Is this the reason we don’t? Is it the reason we should be changing our delivery methods?
Kevin Hayes
Ken, this is so powerful because it is exposing the harsh reality of what goes on in on campus learning in most situations. What is disturbing is that this cycle can only be broken when administration is ready to step outside of the box. The one positive, I noticed, when the collaborative use of a googldoc by an assembly. If we go to where they are comfortable spending time and teach their, we may be more effective. This sparks a lot of question that need solutions, thanks for sharing.

Wk1 Comments

2009-09-06T16:50:00.000-07:00

Topic #2: Converging: coming to a Theatre near you!!
by Kendal Uwaibi
The word “convergence” has changed concept and meaning more times than a newborn’s dirty diapers. As I continue to read, Convergence Culture by Henry Jenkins and I can’t help to think that the word, “convergence” was overly overrated ( I might to use the phrase). According to Henry Jenkins’ book, In the 1990’s, the word “convergence” means the old media (radio,etc.) would be absorbed completely destroyed replaced by new technologies. Henry Jenkins doesn’t describe convergence this way but he briefly goes over the past assumptions. It’s like the word “convergence” is a war machine conquering network after network and industry after industry to be become ruler of the world. I’m all for a good Terminator movie or the Matrix trilogy but give me a BREAK! The word “convergence” was used like W. Bush used “War on Terror” (like the “War on Terror” was a single country).
In the book, George Gilder (A “so-called” digital revolutionary) claims, “The computer industry is converging with the television in industry in the same sense that the automobile converged with the horse.” I can understand the relation, I’m not clueless there some things today technology have provided that seem impossible or crazy in the past like TIVO. Think about it! Who would have thought, we can record LIVE television then rewind it back – all in real time! I just have an opinion that everything mankind builds is a tool and the creation is not greater than its Creator. In the past, the word “convergence” sounded more like “FearFactor” than a new tool to communicate with each other or to express each other thoughts. We have all these new technologies but fundamentally all human beings do the same things. We all have the ability to read, smell, listen, and speak (whatever language). From my view, the tools may change but people have not. Besides, what are we doing with our new toys? World hunger still exists. Global poverty is not gone. What about converging on that!

My Response Kevin Hayes
I love the emotion with which you tackle this “convergence” issue. It is the fact that across the board all cultures can meet, in one form or another, to share in these medias. Think about how accessible this blog we are conversing on now is, worldwide. Just the simple URL will allow an astronaut to visit it while orbiting the earth in outer space. Convergence is more about how we are able to reach the masses. We should definitely be using these tools to eradicate those important issues you mentioned and many more. If we don’t, to me, its pointless!

Public Service Announcement-CHANGE IS GOOD...

2009-09-06T12:25:00.000-07:00

If what you learn doesn't change you, then why are you learning what you're learning? A project with a message. Quote by Kenyatta Blake

Show Me What You Know Project

2009-09-05T19:50:00.000-07:00

A video about me and my story... Credit to Reach Records for the Don't Waste Your Life Wallpapers Produced, Performed, and Written by Kevin Hayes

Intro to our reading...

2009-09-05T15:52:00.000-07:00

I see new ways of sharing media and ideas, everyday, but as I started getting into our required reading I noticed that an innocent graphic could get world wide exposure. The image of Bin Laden and our popular Sesame Street friend Bert cause such a powerful impact that the originator had to back out, because of the unforeseen momentum(Jenkins, 2006)! I also learned a what a convergent culture means. I knew converge as a central meeting point but that is far from what it is, in its entity. A convergent culture means that there are many ways to achieve the same goal and not just one! Meaning when we'd like to share an original work we can use many different avenues to get it to the masses.

Jenkins, H. (2006). Convergence culture: where old and new media collide. New York: New York University Press.

Image by Reach Records Don't Waste Your Life

My first Blog

2009-09-02T10:40:00.000-07:00

My most recent experience dealing with media was during a speech that I had at church. We had to bring in a DVD player and videos were an important part of what I wanted to share. I had audio problems with the plugs because of my lack of preparation.