HW Creativity

New Media most definitely fosters creativity. It has allowed us access to a diversity of ideas and the means to produce. With all of these tools available to users, everyone is able to creative, both professionals and non-professionals. The best part is you do not have to spend an abundance of money. We can create in the comfort of our homes with our laptops. We are able to watch how-to tutorials and become creators and producers. There are endless benefits of digital technology. In the article, “1+1+1=1 The New Math of Mashups”, Mark Vidler stated, “You don’t need a distributor, because your distribution is the Internet. You don’t need a record label, because it’s your bedroom, and you don’t need a recording studio, because that’s your computer. You do it all yourself.” We have plenty of opportunities because of New Media. In a virtual world of unlimited ideas, only creativity could arise. New Media has benefited the music industry as well. Jeremy Brown was able to adjust the tempo in a song called “Debra” by adding live drums and human beat-box noises he recorded at his house. These tools allow artists to create their own rendition of different songs. In addition, for me, Social Media has fostered creativity. For example, I use Pinterest (a catalog of ideas) to try out new ideas for fashion, hairstyles, make-up, home décor, and many more. Before New Media, I wouldn't have considered myself an extremely creative person. However, it enabled me to try and create new things. Also, because of New Media, I took an interest in editing, photography, and marketing!