OUTRUN: The Aesthetic Explained

oh my god this took forever to make i hope you like it
SOURCES:
General 80’s
medium.com/@cywjoel/outrun-th....
www.hellocreativeagency.com/b...
cloud.smartsound.com/blog/a-h...
electrozombies.com/magazine/a...
www.psd-dude.com/tutorials/re...
Out Run 1986
www.wired.co.uk/article/out-r...
www.greenmangaming.com/blog/t...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lamborg...
archive.org/details/1987Winte...
Early Outrun
replicantears.com/2014/07/17/...
rougesfoam.blogspot.com/2012/07/
open.spotify.com/album/7Ec0RV...
/ cdqhbgguq61
www.today.com/slideshow/34-of...
Sun
/ can_someone_explain_th...
/ history-of-california-...
Grid
wearethemutants.com/2017/02/1...
indieground.net/blog/80s-grid...
Initial D
www.geeksundergrace.com/books...
Outrun
newretrowave.bandcamp.com/alb...
Drive
www.complex.com/pop-culture/a...
Misinformation
digitalcommons.liberty.edu/cg...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Histori...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Histori...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pseudoh...
www.media.mit.edu/publication...
www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk/80s-...
Music Credit:
Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
Dr. Dreamchip freesound.org/people/Doctor_D...
Robbnix freesound.org/people/Robbnix/
Xinematix freesound.org/people/Xinematix/
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Written and Edited by Nick Thaman
Additional writing and research by Olivia Dal Pra
Select Original tracks by Anthony Furiga
#outrun #retrowave #synthwave #80s #videoessay #essay #nakeyjakey

[@aj_townsend]

Dang, I thought I was watching a huge channel with the quality of this one

[@patrickdoucette1286]

Agreed!! Great job!

[@robertgalvin3644]

Genuinely surprised by the lack of views and likes. This is an incredibly well put together video. I hope it gains traction. Really appreciated the research done for the topic.

[@Tarquin23]

I think this aesthetic is fascinating. It both resembles very little of Outrun at a glance, but uses elements that are thematically and intrinsically linked with Outrun as a game. Visual symmetry, high-end cars, a blend of coastal and urban Americanised landscapes all encapsulated within an artistic style that exudes the FEEL of Outrun as an experience: exciting, immersive and relaxing.

[@gumbochamp]

Why the fuck aren't people liking this? Good job Nick. I remember playing the shit out of Outrun in the arcade. Sitting in the car playing this thing was awesome. Though the game wasn't great (preferred Spy Hunter), it was still a compelling experience. Getting to new areas was a buzz

[@shawnhussain7713]

I love Synthwave so damn much man

[@kdebaar]

Great video. I loved the research and effort put in. It answered what I was wondering very thoughly. I was not expecting the ending but it was a valid message.

[@Saucetin.]

Wow Nick got back on premiere to finally bless us with another banger

[@NickThaman]

“finally” LMAO yeah

[@Saucetin.]

@@NickThamanI urge you not to look at my upload frequency 😳

[@BigTwinRiver]

lol I needed this tutorial, thanks! I was around and played Outrun a couple times but didn’t know the connection. I see Outrun art all over the place and was wondering the specifics. Having grown up in the 80s neon always feels like the right move to me.

[@thegammelier]

Excellent video! I came for the 80's aesthetic breakdown and stayed for the historical negation, definitely didn't see that coming. Drive and Hotline Miami were seismic events that were, of course, then copied ad infinitum until we're in Taylor Swift's current soundscape (which I actually like but we'll save that for another therapy session...) Keep up the great work!

[@NickThaman]

I’m glad you liked it! You’re recent video on Tetris effect was particularly inspiring while I was making this. Congrats on 1k subs too!

[@shawnhussain7713]

When you said is this a ploy so we forget what the 80’s were like you blew my mf mind tbh

[@jakecreighton9039]

Dude this is awesome! What a great vid, good quality, I like the humor and demeanor. I’m gonna sub, keep them coming!

[@NickThaman]

I’m really happy you liked it!

[@imothen4263]

okay, I find what you said fascinating

[@dennisni5600]

really good. Thank you dude!

[@kylenenadovichfilm]

Outsun

[@justrayan9340]

Best vid to explain this aesthetic!!

[@shawnhussain7713]

Hell of a video by the way

[@MarkusJevring]

This took a turn, but I really liked it. Both aspects of it =)

[@3dpoolltvnetwork]

Retro sun

[@CC-fi3pp]

Outrun is better than vapor wave

[@AgtExodus]

The only thing you got absolutely factually wrong was... Outrun and Synthwave cannot die. They are eternal.... Otherwise great work, this was an excellent video.

[@phillippowell2212]

😞 P r o m o S M

[@ProbablyBobby]

went from #Outrun to #Leftist real quick🙄