AMV - Nostromo - Auriga

Premiered: 2008-07-06
Anime: Various (49)
Music: DJ Spoke - Watch Them Fall Down
DDL + info: nostro.fr/amv-...
This AMV was premiered at Japan Expo AMV Contest 2008 and got 1st place.
It is still to this day my most popular AMV.
Making of: • AMV - Nostromo - Aurig...
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Contest participation:
1st at Japan Expo 2008
1st at Amonchakai 2008
Best Technical award at AWA 14
Best of Show Editor’s Choice award at NDK 2008
Best Upbeat/Fun award at Anime Evolution 2008
Best Editing award at Anime Evolution 2008
Best Dance & Best Visual & Overall Winner at Connichi 2008
Best Use of Multiple Anime Award at VCA 2009
Video of the Year Award at VCA 2009
Editor of the Year Award at VCA 2009

[@jaysonlass]

It was made in 2008. And still today, more than a decade after it remains top category. This is more than an amv, it's art.

[@huyxiun2085]

I agree. But it still will be forever underestimated by modern watchers, since all they see is "a very good AMV". What you have to realize is how much of a revolution it was back then. One technical example to blow your mind: I believe it was the first time we had a 60 frames per second (fps) AMV. At a time when everything was 30 fps. Including the raw. Same for the diffusion supports. KZbin couldn't handle it back then. 60fps was possible only during competitions and big event displays. For us viewers to get the "real" experience at home, we had to download the "high quality" version and run it on an actual player (VLC was out back then and could do it, while the integrated Windows Media Player would just crash). I still remember the shock I had. I had watch the KZbin 30fps version a few times and absolutely loved it. Thus took the time to download the high quality version. It was higher resolution too, thus... heavy for that time. Took me a night of torrent download, that was this 5 minutes amv or a movie. Once I clicked "play" for the first time, I just was astonished. It was SO MUCH better. Back then, I though it was because of the resolution. Only much later I learnt about the fps trick. Now if you understand just a little bit about animation, you'll say that's either not possible or not likeable. One way to get from 30 fps to 60 fps would be by doubling the speed of display. Many AMVs does that, just to make it feel more nervous usually, and/or to match the beat... but they don't change the fps itself usually (e.g. delete one frame out of two), and it doesn't look exactly "good". Even if you do that from a 30 fps raw and transform it to a 60 fps, quicker show, it doesn't make the animation feel right. It will just be more like a teenager on drugs, over excited. But here, the clips extract are... just at the speed the creator want them and need them. Sometimes faster, but usually the regular show speed, which is in 30 fps. So how do you switch from 30fps 1x speed to 60 fps STILL 1x speed? That's right. You add frames. The freaking author added frames to the raw. And let's be clear. Just doubling the number of frames DOESN'T smooth up the animation. If you just copy paste each frame to have twice the number but only half the difference, it doesn't work. It's just exactly the feeling of 30 fps. That is NOT what's going on here. The author added DIFFERENT frames he recreated from the two existing in between, to smooth the animation. And he did that... 30 times per second of animation. That's just insane. Of course there are tricks to it, he didn't handwrite draw them, it's computational. And it's not for the whole AMV. But that's still for most of it, and still insane. And just ONE among the tens of revolutionizing ideas he applied. To be fair... the dude's a professional in big, only-happening-once animated events. Stuff like the New Year show projection on national monuments going together with the fireworks. He was doing AMVs "for fun", but still doing seriously the few he made. For that fps trick, you needed a LOT of computer power, which he happened to have at hand for his work. That plus his experience in creating the event, no wonder the competition had no chance.

[@ashrael4505]

This was so ahead of its time. Thirteen years later and it still slams. From the music choice to the choreography and balance. Everything is absolute perfection.

[@ProjectExodus]

@@huyxiun2085 Thanks for the read, it made me appreaciate this video more! Saw it for the first time today, and was shocked to find out this was from 2008. No fan-made video was near this level of quality back then.

[@phatbman]

man I miss this style of AMV. Nothing much new coming out nowadays that has this level of quality.

[@cocacola99954]

Honestly, I watch this AMV every year, and I can't describe the magic it has and the feelings it inspires. A real piece of nostalgia, and an indescribable vibe. This piece of media is real art.

[@Nostro-]

This one is a special memento of a crossroad period for me.

[@u4kell739]

So, this is older than my Teenage Daughter, and yet its so clean and vibrant. Even by todays standards, remains one of my favourite videos to go back and loop.

[@AdianimeEcchi]

after 10 years still in love with this amv

[@Pashakyll]

True)

[@mermynator]

same

[@kosmosXcannon]

Definitely

[@feveredmushroomHD]

Nostro truly is an OG He might not be making amvs, but it looks like he's having fun :)

[@Veritanky]

@@feveredmushroomHD knowing nostromo he probably would upload amv from 5 years in making at any time, you never know

[@_Jay_Maker_]

Between Lolligerjoj and Nostromo, this was the best era of AMV's. Before the dark times.

[@Mrwutevah]

Yeah, seeing the amvs being made and hit popularity today, one really wonders how the knowledge about creating amvs as good as this has seemingly just been lost.

[@erejnion]

@@Mrwutevah Well, you know, stuff like Run, Makoto, Run and パアイン are fairly recent. Whatever Nostromo has come up this time too will be amazing.

[@MrBattousai408]

Saw this many years ago....Still can't believe how well it stacks up even by modern amv standards...Thanks for making this!

[@oddasvp1364]

Even now!

[@hughu9340]

modern, huh...

[@carlosnaota3332]

Those modern amv's you mention are just a bunch of clips with zooms and abusive light effects and colors... Made with zero effort and heart if you ask me... And i say this because i used to be an AMV maker some years ago...

[@Nita-zf3eq]

@@carlosnaota3332 ENVY

[@TheCassla]

@@Nita-zf3eq he is right

[@andrewbarreto5050]

Glad this video’s still up.The best AMV I’ve ever seen, still holds up after all these years.

[@Rakka5]

To this day I think this and Binary Overdrive are your masterworks Nostro. Thank you for the fond memories.

[@derubersoldatx]

This is a true ageless piece, for me is like it was made yesterday or 15,000 years ago.... I couldn't care less, its beauty is real.

[@analyseman]

2020 and still Masterpiece ♥

[@PeterRudesindus]

I remember downloading this by accident before I even watched KZbin or knowing what Anime is. Super high quality.

[@pengfui]

Almost 10 years ago during the japan expo... Still the best to me ._.

[@bono89evangelion]

I have known this amv for 15 years and it is one of my favorites, what a good job you did at amvs at that time Nostro

[@astrovago]

Still watching this piece of art in 2024.

[@meganquintdesigns]

Five years later and this is still my favorite AMV, ever. Fantastic editing and music.

[@marisolrei7093]

Conocí este AMV a los 13 años, ya tengo 26 y lo sigo amando.

[@YouFrienD132]

este AMV será por siempre el numero 1 en mi lista!!!! es genial!!!!

[@jaysonlass]

Best... amv.... have... ever... seen... in my whole life!!!!!!!

[@StarTrinity009]

04:09 to 04:53 is still my favorite part almost 10 years later. Auriga is a beloved classic. ^-^

[@TheHarmlessSociopath]

It’s been years since I first saw this amv, and to this day I still hold that it is one of the pinnacles in amv’s for both music and artistry.

[@gabifox20]

I love this! I've watched this first time many years ago and I still love this!

[@crymric]

Still one of the best AMV. I come back to this near every year. :) And Magic pad ofc :)

[@TheShikaidou]

I personally think this is one of your best videos, and it's one of my most favourite AMVs ever. I can't believe some people wouldn't like this as much as your other work.

[@GIRA9K]

Les horloges, les saisons, les éléments, les poses des perso qui s'abandonnent, les naissances, les morts, c'est vraiment incroyable la cohérence des images avec la thémathique du temps qui passe. La narration et la symbolique est incroyable, tout ça sublimé par la musique, félicitations! The clocks, the seasons, the elements, the contemplative poses of the characters, births, deaths, it is really incredible the coherence of the images with the idea of passing time. The narration and the symbolic is incredible, all that sublimated by the music, congratulations!

[@buzzrot]

Wow, I remember watching this years ago, looking at it now, it still looks great. The insane amount of editing in this video too

[@dreamfortress4772]

wish i could watch this for the first time again

[@WindowBreakingGaming]

Videos like this are the top reasons why I sometimes miss them days fellas,

[@ViceNeo]

Tnx youtube for this nostalgic recommendation 😊

[@Kraigon42]

It's been ages since I last watched this, but I had to come back after watching Gunbuster 2 for the first time. The Diebuster clips always stuck in my head the most and probably tipped me toward watching it in the first place.

[@MugetsuSSGOD]

How was it?

[@youlazybum]

This still amazes me

[@forgetfulstranger]

This AMV and your Running Man AMV are part of my precious childhood memories

[@willemhendriks1905]

Those two are my favorites too! P. Has made a lot of good videos, but he really outdid himself on those two.

[@AVarghul]

Still one of the best AMV if not the best. You had such an amazing inspiration streak that could be felt in it! You are an amazing editor Nostro, the downloaded HD version is absolutely stunning!

[@FoxKnubbiman]

still awesome

[@gustavalva2813]

I hadn't realized that 10 years have passed since the creation of this fantastic amv. Wow. Gracias por tu gran trabajo!

[@kaijuwatchesYT]

Your Auriga OC was the best, miss those little guys

[@Nostro-]

Right, I forgot about those, it was a long time ago I made them.

[@sirmathias8852]

This is the music I wanted to hear 2010, I knew it existed I just didn't find it. It is 2020 now and I finally found it ...

[@CELFriendsGaming367]

Gotta love your club jams!

[@Swofl]

Omfg, this is awesome. Das alles ist einfach perfekt, die Musik, die Szenen, die Effekte.. alles. Respekt!

[@ismailkumur]

sooo far from being forgetten by ppl, yet we are in 2021 and even degerenate me like having my own archive of animes/manga/etc and yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet this animation, timing ,music , spirit every each thing about this god-tier work is still best in the whole anime world

[@anurok]

I Must say Nostromo, thank you. Because of Editors like you, Koop and CracktheSky I took up editing for some time. I loved it and I still try every now and then. Thanks for the amazing work you do. It is inspiring.

[@distractednine]

It's one of the most beautiful videos I've seen in my life. I really like the composition of visual and audio parts, the way they smoothly complement each other. I saw this amv in 2012 for the first time and it still brings me delight now. Magnificent work. Thank you, Nostromo.

[@xWazzy]

This never gets old

[@ViceNeo]

Hey, Nostro! Love your works! Do you ever considered Remastered version of Auriga in like 1080p or 4k?)

[@Nostro-]

I'm thinking about remaking my old ones. Auriga still holds up pretty well, I could release an AI upscale I guess but I'm debating if I should do it now or wait for better algorithms.

[@del787b]

Nostromo never disappoints

[@finaxoo4668]

Nostro Why did you stop making the amv? All your videos are a piece of art. I couldn't find others like yours.. I hope you make an amv soon, and I'll be very happy if you start posting videos on how to make such AMVs

[@Nostro-]

Sorry, just busy with stuff. I am still constantly gathering footage in prevision for the next AMV though. Don't expect tutorials, there are already people making those much better than I ever could.

[@YandrosTheMad]

It's 2022 and Auriga, Magic pad, Running man, Pure thrust, Quantum ripples, Distant Echo are still in my freaking "Release the Serotonin" phone playlist...

[@Nostro-]

Now I'm curious, I've been getting an unusual number of comments in the past few days. Did my videos get featured somewhere?

[@YandrosTheMad]

@@Nostro- It could be pure coincidence but for me I've seen an animation in a webtoon that made me remember "Running Man" so of course I came and ended up rewaching all the others AMVs... leading to this particular realisation and comments :)

[@roboman4936]

Hello from Russia! The sound is awesome !

[@gshimon]

this is, if not the most, one of the more beautifull, breathtaking AMV`s i ever saw nice job editing and the music, that plus that makes you love it no matter what

[@smallbrightsparks]

8th March is coming and, despite the fact that I'm not a huge fan of some modern radical feminism ideologies, I rewatch this AMV and I see it as a beautiful tribute to women from the point of view of animes. It shows the strength and emotions of women, being able to destruct the entire world and feel, create life at the same time. It depicts them like fierce fighters but perceptible and emphatic, showing them working in different areas: engineering, heroines, singers, students...just saying: a beautiful tribute to women :) Congrats.

[@Nostro-]

Well, I've heard a lot of things about my AMVs over the years. But reading that they carry a feminist message must be some kind of achievement! (Although I share your view about the "moderns")

[@ExclusiveTravelReviews]

I remember this AMV. Loved it. Still do! Thanks for the work, and I am super happy it is back online :)

[@xYamakaze]

Humanity: Keep the plague from travelling! Coronavirus: Watch them fall down!

[@derubersoldatx]

Fantastic. Pure Art form.

[@del787b]

Without a doubt one of the Best AMVs I've ever seen

[@garrykatana]

Its still awesome. Last 10 years I try to do something like this.... but my best is only 10% of feelings of this. MASTER/

[@julesPooh726]

I stop edit AMV since a while, but Nostromo the other day I was watching all your's in a row, you're still the best in my opinion. You are the ONLY ONE who can give so much beauty and power in a video. I remember the Japan expo 10th impact, I did everything i can to beat you, but no i got 5th place you third with a "okay" video... So even if i'm not in this world i'll continue to watch everything you do, love your style, Vann.

[@RaduPNT]

I can’t believe I got back here after 14 years… omfg

[@012gaara]

I love this song, listen to it with headphones hear ngenial this AMV is epic. Good job.

[@Eryniell]

I could watch this all day!....oh wait...I think I just did hehe.....

[@deemeesan2204]

Nostromos best work

[@SaraDobie]

Great video and great job! I love it! It's nice to get introduced to new music! :)

[@tonyqhub5]

This is by far my number favorite AMV of all time. I keep coming back to this AMV to watch it again and again! I'm quite speechless when comes to praising Auriga, so I'll say, "Keep up the awesome and great work! Hopefully someday Anime companies will come to you for your expertise! (Unless they already have, lol)". -fellow Anime fan

[@H44rold]

Hey, still watching this very often, as it was really awesome. You did a great job.

[@yuunashiki]

Ahhh... this will alway be my favorite AMV. Watching in HD 60FPS sure is Kickass. X3

[@123457474869]

The Ef clips are my favorites, with Makoto Shinkai's gorgeous art.

[@IshiDesu]

best AMV ever!! to bad i cant catch ur latest artwork man, i think You have changed ur sound taste, bring it back plz!!!! SOUND is the key!!!! BEST REGARDS!!!

[@talahughes]

This was the the first AMV that I saw from you; definitely my fave.

[@tomaszgrabowski1725]

So well done :D listening and watching this after so many years and still so good to be here ;) best regards and appreciation :)

[@ItsMex8]

This AMV got me addicted to your videos! Thank you for uploading it-----

[@AzazeoAinamart]

This needs to be upscaled to 4K@60FPS

[@xDreww]

My fav AMV right here. You been an inspiration scene I started editing. One of the best anime mix AMVs.

[@Quonzer]

This AMV started a mini rave during Colossalcon once.

[@magicalcosplaygirl]

this explains where I've heard it before

[@_stels-hangman_1643]

На меня пришло озарение просмотрев этот AMV ролик, что видео в формате AMV круче чем просто аниме картинка (подвижная или нет), если контент тут годный то это приятнее смотреть и слушать и вспоминать слушая.

[@NuxeUX]

Im a nostromo's fan since 2012. Greetings from México

[@TheArcSet]

Thank you for this video.

[@DeloreanFanatic]

Wow, how have I not come across this video before? Nostro, you are a genius. I love all your AMVs!

[@SilenceIsStill]

I really love this video, the flow of the song is beautiful. I downloaded the song and love driving to this. Thanks! =)

[@LLightVids]

my fav one of your videos

[@MrHollowfication]

man its been few months since ive last saw this this amv is amaazzziiiing

[@Ovijit001]

The og amv maker

[@remicy]

But this one right here! This one changed the game for me.

[@spectator9985]

saw this first time now and it´s amazing !

[@GrayAu]

Coming here even after seeing this AMV well over a year ago. Just stopping by to say it was my favorite AMV ever made and probably always will be.

[@ZetaAdele]

Awesome Video, I Love it! This was entered in Ai-Kon 2011, I saw it there today! :3

[@XYNTHESIZEMusic]

2022 for this epic AMV

[@riverd85]

2023 :D

[@mattaubel3285]

I like it, very well done

[@CODEnterprise]

This will always be my fav. one.

[@Iamsortakindacool123]

You deserve so much more views and subs.

[@litzbeth572]

I found u after 8 Year. Boy u are amazing

[@xDieguitoAMV]

The best!!!

[@meebomakerz]

Noostromo , I saw this on the org and I looked around for it on yt and here it is 8DD I think that you should edit whatever you want to , edit for yourself , not for what everyone else wants you to. (: Either or it'd come out amazing just like all of your other works of art! 8DD Anyways this was win. (y)

[@akaze011ela8]

😍🌼 Awesome

[@qqruz5470]

When I first saw this I thought: GODLIKE, this man knows his effects When i watched making of I thought: HOLY SHIT, this man's effects are anime also :)

[@Nostro-]

@dsaasdf Some people like this AMV better than my others, and some people prefer my other AMVs and not this one. I guess it's hard to match everybody's tastes.

[@lotta-mariasuokko7760]

Anthem for 2021!👐

[@Nostro-]

This is just the beginning but you might be right.

[@riverd85]

2023 :D

[@Sachoza]

i give it a like just because i like the video :)

[@bladikin1224]

720 HD and fullscreen *mind blown*

[@Kazend]

J'ai toujours de vibrants souvenirs de la fois où ce clip a commencé à la JE, ces 40 premières secondes très pesantes durant lesquelles on comprenait que quelque chose de lourd allait se passer.

[@Nostro-]

40 secondes pendant les quelles je commençais à me décomposer en réalisant que le PC de diffusion n'arrivait pas gérer le 60fps et que le retard audio/vidéo allait tout foutre par terre.

[@Kazend]

@@Nostro- Ah la vache, oui ça me rappelle quelque chose. Il n'avait pas fallu relancer le clip plusieurs fois ?

[@Nostro-]

​@@Kazend Non, ça a tenu jusqu'à la fin avec 20 secondes de décalage.

[@XxecologicaxX]

Ha pasado tanto tiempo y aun sigo con esta canción de vez en cuando en la cabeza

[@jorgez.e3111]

Would still consider this as one of the grandfathers of AMVs

[@saiyanprince989]

Freaking awesome!!!