Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Response to Hovagimyan's article by Maxwell Legocki


        I agree with the article regarding the idea that technology has opened up many new mythos and areas of media to explore. My belief is that as long as technology continues to develop (which in no doubt it will) there will be endless possibilities to create new, original forms of media. For example, online education has grown into a large industry with numerous universities being founded on providing online degrees.
        Looking back on Hovagimyan's article exploring the various types of media such as the creation of the telephone, I find it fascinating how far and quickly media has developed over time. Not only has areas such as education evolved and been expanded upon, but also the way we communicate and go about our daily lives has changed immensely. If people 10 years ago were to see how we live today with present day media, I can imagine they would be quite overwhelmed. Social media has exploded in the last 5 years and grown into something people encounter on a daily basis.
        Although people have been expressing themselves and sharing their ideas through various mediums of media such as theatre, silent films, and television, I feel that in today's media it is easier than ever for one to share their ideas. Just a few ways one can express themselves is through Twitter, Youtube, Instagram, and Kickstarter. I'm excited to see what the next big thing is for today's media which could come any day now with how easy creativity can be shared.

This is a video of Tupac Shakur performing at a live concert in 2012. The amazing thing about this performance is that Tupac Shakur has been dead for over 17 years. With developments in media, it was possible to create a realistic hologram of 2Pac and keep his spirit alive through his music.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGbrFmPBV0Y

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