Youtube is a prime example of how new media is fostering creativity. Not only is Youtube allowing you to view millions of videos around the world but it allows one to show their own creativity. For example, Youtube has various contents on its website such as music videos and cartoon scenes. According to the article “Disney Tolerates a Rap Parody of Its Critters. But Why?” published in the New York times, a Youtube member published a video of Soulja Boy’s song “Crank That” with clips of Nickelodeon’s “Spongebob SquarePants” which got around 7 million views. Such videos are called Mash-ups, they are made by editing together music with either animated clips or T.V Shows. Youtube, a new media, fosters creativity in a sense of allowing one to publish/post their creativity on the internet allowing one to share it with millions of people around the world with just a click away. This encourages individuals to show their hidden creativity. Youtube allows you to become a self-publisher without the hassle or money of getting your creative material out there.
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