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Getting Creative With Tech

Think technology stifles your creativity? Neither do we. Get inspired by the artists, musicians and filmmakers who've embraced technology, and learn how you can do the same.

Write a book, compose a song, paint a Picasso (and do it all digitally).

Kids & Creativity Want to unleash your child’s inner artist? Technology can help. 2 Comments

Creative Minds: Mahesh Pailoor Meet Mahesh. His short film won Best Buy's Cannes user-generated film contest. 1 Comment

Backup Your Creativity Inspiration can strike when you least expect it. Sadly, so can data loss. 1 Comment

Trick Out Your Tech Get creative with your technology… literally. Here’s how. 1 Comment

I learned it by watching YOU... Tube Want to become an artist? Your teacher is just a few clicks away. 0 Comments

Use What The Pros Use Professional equipment is showing up in some surprising places (like Best Buy). 3 Comments

Creative Minds: Ann Marsden Ann describes her creative process, her work and why photography feeds her. 0 Comments

Creative Minds: Angel Lam A Composer talks inspiration, and the challenge of orchestrating music. 1 Comment

Gareth Edwards: Indie Filmmaker See how Gareth created his independent film with "pro-sumer" equipment. 3 Comments

Best Buy Film Festival We asked for ads about creativity, technology and Best Buy. Here’s what we got. 0 Comments

Photo Effects Made Easy Photoshop is amazing, but you don’t need it to create these special effects. 0 Comments

How Do I?

Artistic Apps

MagicMarker

Android: Try this simple touch-paint program for writing and drawing in neon on a black background, and then share your artwork via email or text.

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iSyn

iPhone: Be ready when inspiration strikes with your very own mobile music studio. Features fully programmable synthesizers and a drum machine!

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Tuner

Android: Tune any musical instrument (violin, viola, violoncello, bass, guitar, piano, wind instruments) while measuring sound pitch and intensity.

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Storyteller

iPhone: Eliminate writer's block with an application designed for generating story and character ideas.

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Tattoo Shop

iPhone: Ever wondered what grandma would look like with a skull on her arm? Now you can find out. Add real-looking tattoos to any photo in your album.

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