TAKE ON ME MV remake (school project)

Our take on the Take on Me music video by a-ha! 😊
This is the effect we used for the sketchbook sequences:
• VFX Side Quest | “Take...
All other drawings used in this video (including the entire 30-second cutscene at the beginning) were hand drawn by Byrd Johnson!!

[@cristian.chaparro]

Professor....please give these guys the highest grade!

[@RS3isRealscape]

A+++++++++++++++++++++++^500th power

[@leonardovianna1400]

i agree....this kind of music never dies.....good taste

[@Jonipoon]

This is what KZbin was originally made for! People making content for fun, for the joy of creativity and passion and sharing it with others.

[@BorisFighter]

I agree with you

[@AlodiaLozano]

Amen to that! Now it's all "you've been doing (whatever) wrong all your life!", "I am shocked after knowing (anyhting)" and so on. Not even gameplays are fun anymore.

[@Laura-ii1xq]

I miss the old MTV

[@10akee]

I was about the say the same thing!

[@rblubb]

And kittens

[@mudhens4ever]

I’m 75 and can hardly believe my eyes. Imagine being a teen and seeing this as a project from a classmate. I’d be half in tears and half in love!

[@Kaede-Sasaki]

This is nice. What grade level was this?

[@sovietonion72]

Awesome work 👏

[@Proteus2049]

@@xosunshineoxsunshine436 Simply stainless ! 🥰😎

[@derhampaul2182]

75 I'm 75

[@modelermark172]

I'm 65, and I think these kids are amazing! We couldn't have done anything like this back in the day without a couple of semitrucks' worth of equipment. I hope you got an "A+" for this!

[@gatvreality]

Brilliant!!! I hope A-ha see this, almost 40 years after the original 👏

[@saxon840]

This nearly made me tear up. I was your age when this song was new. We were amazed by the video back then. We never dreamed that kids our age would have the tools readily available to so accurately create/recreate something that seemed like magic back then. You all did such a great job.

[@Habitfort]

How did you know his/her age?

[@lococaturro3329]

😅

[@mmmmmmm81622]

@@Habitfort”school project” and I’m 99.999% sure this is not college/university

[@Ryan_Christopher]

@@HabitfortBecause the sketches look like from elementary school.

[@voxtism]

@@Ryan_Christopherok WOW for ur information i made them and they were low effort bc i only had a short period of time to make each of the drawings, and it also isn’t my preferred medium either. so like? don’t discourage artists man its not my best work bc it was a SCHOOL PROJECT 😭😭😭

[@dalecorne3869]

Completely mind blowing that back in the day when that original video was released, that was STATE OF THE ART video effects....and now kids can do the same thing at home. I love technology and I'm glad I'm part of it.

[@NelsonStJames]

With all the tech we have now, that is affordable or even free, I'm still amazed that we are not seeing more stuff like this, and even more original stuff. An individual in their basement can actually create content that can rival Hollywood production values. With all the discontent we're seeing with the industry offerings, this is the perfect time for indie creators to break out and make a name for themselves.

[@sluxi]

wasn't so much video effects as hand drawn animation. It's cool a similar look can be created by video effects nowadays but the original and the effort that went into it is still something to behold.

[@chucktamulynas279]

​@sluxi the original wasn't really hand drawn animation, it was rotoscoping; they drew over the actual film.

[@sluxi]

@@chucktamulynas279 well both are involved in the process but yeah..

[@TheKeenTribe]

I'm amazed how many young people are into 80s music.

[@RealLeFishe]

I agree. I'm only 18 and I think the 80s was the best decade of music.

[@FabricaBenedicta]

@@RealLeFishe I'm 60, and I agree! 😀I'm glad I grew up in the 80's

[@miguelmoran8110]

One of the best music decades!

[@McCHitman]

“Good” music

[@movieandtheatrelover5587]

Stranger things the reason?

[@JA77159]

I just like how they changed some aspects of the original music video to basically make it modern

[@WCGUK2024]

Nice to see a younger generation getting into 80s synth

[@eduimaji]

today it was easier to make those effect.. just use photoshop than rothoscope

[@Bims-t5b]

Bro it was just a school project we don’t know if she actually likes 80s music

[@ajkonecny6830]

I'm currently 20, majoring in digital arts at college, and love 80s music

[@WCGUK2024]

Checkout Sandra ​@@ajkonecny6830

[@Bims-t5b]

@@ajkonecny6830 yeh but your not the person who posted this video

[@Juan-qn3yl]

Another old guy here thanking you all for this. Please keep non AI music alive!

[@christianpadin567]

I hope this goes viral, probably one of the best school projects ever created.

[@TBATG]

Exactly

[@DontrelleRoosevelt]

It looks like it already did!

[@tomascaceres1377]

Viéndolo desde Ecuador 🇪🇨😎💯

[@letoatreides8098]

Right after "Stampa med Leroy" kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYvVeZmad9CkjNEsi=tUbH7RO_2L4hIN4T

[@blademasterislit]

ehhhhh bit of a reach but it is certainly amazing

[@En2md]

I use to be in the Film Productions class at our school and those moments still live with me today and are genuinely some of my happiest memories. Me and my friends coming up with silly bits to do for the announcements or ads for School Pride Tee-Shirts they were selling at the time. I might still have a few of those saved honestly, I remember them being fun to look back on. I hope this becomes something similar for you looking back years later, and that you never lose your passion for this sort of thing. Either by celebrating that creativity you see in others or expressing yourself in your own way. When you get that feeling to be creative lean into it, and don't let yourself be hindered by what ifs. Theater, Film, AP Art, they all fueled me and kept me going and I met so many amazing people through it all, and in spite of what was going on in my life, I found a way to blossom in the midst of adversity. Because art is larger then life. That's how it should always feel.

[@crazydavebrasil]

its not only nostalgic for the clip itself, but kinda reminds me of when youtube was just about neat videos

[@oni_ant]

If this is coming back... Then that means parodies are coming back too.

[@SpanishPalace]

She is so beautiful. I can’t believe people, let alone teenagers, can be so talented and creative.

[@rikk319]

He isn't in the video much, but I love how the drummer is living his best life.

[@Timfishoh2759]

Even in the drawing world he has his wide open smile

[@JE-hm5uk]

Imagine this random video being recommended to new generations after a decade!

[@RoB_Revzz]

Even if he is sketchy - She is drawn to him.

[@cosmicbonzo7559]

Lol 😂

[@TATERTOT61]

That’s so true

[@MrsJones-di8lg]

good one!

[@DBR00]

This comment is all over the place. It’s not original.

[@RoB_Revzz]

​@@DBR00Thank you Mr.Obvious

[@faffrdgaming]

You kids are awesome! Props to your parents! They did a great job. Keep on guys!

[@linmanfu913]

This is amazing quality. The original video took a team of professionals 4 months to make. The technology makes it much easier but it's still a very impressive school project.

[@MrChinchilla_hn]

The computer improvings help.

[@PLANETWATERMELON]

Exactly what I was thinking. I believe that video won awards back in the day as it was not an easy project. Crap, I just noticed that there are several of these Ah-Hah videos. Great everyone is doing it. Well, I saw this one first so it's the best one to me. 🙄

[@gordyf77]

If you're producing this sort of quality at school, I hope it is recognised, and that you're considering pursuing this as a career. Having grown up with the original, it still stands as one of the best to this day - and you have managed to replicate it as closely as possible with no (or limited) budget, and still make it your own. It is pretty inspiring to see such excellent work.

[@namiSANnikoko]

There is more soul and respect in this remake than in Disney remakes of their own classic.

[@adht9850]

I can already see this getting recommended to a lot of people after a couple of years and everyone would question how they haven't seen this masterpiece before💘

[@smeenasiddiqui7464]

Never did I want a parody on Take on me... This is outstanding/awesome/beautiful done. Best in 2024.

[@harlendevraak1202]

It feels great knowing that nearly 40 years later, people are still fascinated by a-Ha’s simply brilliant video and song. To the new generation, we were also in awe when it first came out in 1985. This is now a timeless classic. Keep it alive.

[@movieandtheatrelover5587]

you can say that again

[@Domarius64]

I was a kid when this came out, and I think it's amazing too. Also, on my private channel, I have a video I made in University which recreates the Charlie Chaplin style. I rented 2 Charlie Chaplin DVDs and analysed what made them look that way, just to make it. I loved the old world vibe. That's kind of the same thing, though no one alive then would be around still to appreciate it, unlike with this 80's remake!

[@moonycat]

The original video is one of the most impressive pieces of independent animation I've ever seen, it's incredible to see it be recreated for a school project of all things

[@lady_noir481]

If I were your professor I would give you the highest grade! it was wonderful and cleaver with a nostalgia from our favorite 80s! Congratulations!!!!!

[@cosmicbonzo7559]

I bet your teacher loved this! This is cool to see kids still enjoying this music.

[@No1BRC]

Beautifully done. I was a young child when this song was blasting everywhere over here in (West) Berlin. We didn't have cable TV, so with just 5 channels (plus a few allied channels) it was a highlight when we got to see the music ideo.

[@zefiromusic]

Que los 80 nunca mueran... Saludos desde Perú.

[@CroniValpo]

Y la escenificación tan hermosa, casi como la original.

[@ClaudiaBravo-tp1lb]

Obio y ojalá venga a Perú ivan a venir cuando empezo la pandemia y ya no vinieron tmr ojala venga para escuchar sus bellas canciones. Saludos Desde Lima Perú

[@iandunipace]

great video remake. Bunty Bailey. the girl in the original video lived in my village of wraysbury England. and taught my daughter how to dance.

[@B_GNation]

You've got to be kidding me. This is incredible work. I've been watching the original video since 1985 and this is as good as I have ever seen. This is going viral very soon.

[@AnakChan]

From an oldie, this is fantastic and very well done - nostalgic. I think even A-ha would be so proud and should be brought up to their attention if they haven't already noticed.

[@asha7389]

WHY IS THIS NOT VIRAL!!!!

[@motogrl1]

From a 70's 80's baby you did some justice to this!

[@MrJamzers]

​@@motogrl1I agree, I'm from the 60's 70's and 80's myself and this was brought back happy times, nicely done😊 👍

[@flightjam]

165k views in a month is pretty good yo

[@cristhiansunsin]

Viral this video

[@chrislovato1336]

Because people on here watch those countless videos of girls trying on lingerie completely idiotic

[@daravs9812]

This project is on another level, can't believe it. Great job guys! well done.

[@fritzdescovich3759]

I was in my 20’s when the original song came out with a wife and two young boys before our daughter was born. The 80’s was a really interesting decade! Cool clothes, hair styles , crappy cars but great innovative music and music videos! You guys did a tremendous tribute to this song, the band, and your collaborative talents! Just adding to many of the previous comments that you touched my old man’s heart, seeing the original music video paid tribute by the third generation! You made many of us proud, thanks so much!😀

[@mschiaff]

I was 19 years old when this song was released. At that moment the special effects on the song called attention on everyone. Some parts on the video are better than the original .Excellent work.

[@Vahktang]

wow. The guy with the wrench seriously conveyed menace. Well done, director.

[@claudbeari]

god this was so fantastic, instantly got transported back to singing this song in my dads pick up truck when i was younger

[@JSSBBB]

This is art. So beautifully done. Very impressive.

[@labelashavoc]

Thank you for keeping the 80’s alive. 😊

[@Antnj81]

80s guy: "I'm taking you to my magical world of the 80s." Zoomer: "why is it magical?" 80s guy: "Well... you can smoke in the mall"

[@ericg9942]

Cool.. maybe helping A-Ha come to life with newer generations

[@wyrunuts]

I grew up in the 80’s. Thanks for the memories. Enjoyed this a lot.

[@ChrisJohnsonChannel]

One of my fav videos when I was a kid.. the concept was something I’d never seen before. Respect to ya’ll for recreating it in 2024

[@jaywolfe1254]

The year was 1984 I was 16 years old saw this video on MTV. And I loved it and it's been a melody in my head all these years.. I enjoy that a new generation can love its brilliance.. congratulations this was a wonderful tribute

[@genlongtsang1093]

Me too

[@joyluck5707]

A-HA의 맴버, Morten Harket이 이 작품을 보면 감동할 것 같아요.

[@jkviscosi]

Speaking as people who fondly remember the original video, this was VERY well done. We liked that little adjustment you made at the end, too.

[@kawaiikeikoo]

OH MY GOD. YOU GUYS JUST BRINGING BACK THE 80S NOSTALGIC AND YOU GUYS ARE SO COOL FOR THIS!!!

[@jjgameshow2682]

Y'all did a fantastic job on this 80s classic, Greatest project yet! 9/29/24

[@ShR33k]

As someone old enough to remember when the original was released, this was a brilliant version! Enjoyed watching it! Wished my old school projects were this much fun & creative!

[@carolinagiraldonovo1713]

The construction guy’s acting was top notch

[@Faerygodessmrb]

I like how the girl is sketching out her comic, so creative and unique, different from the original. Love this so much, great job guys.

[@ZeroChannelZero]

Holy smokes this is fantastic. Not just the visuals & staging, I really like the small but significant plot change of making her the artist who created her own fantasy as well as the one who affects the outcome in the end. It’s so meta 🤔

[@spaztekwarrior]

I was 19 when this song came out and watched the video relentlessly as a university student while it was on Much Music and MTV. Fun times. Well done!

[@danielcampoverde7363]

woaaaaaaa.... muy bien hecho... me gustó bastante... que buenos efectos visuales... eso yo llamo ponerle ganas

[@Jaystiltner365]

They did an excellent job with the video A-Ha would be so proud that they did so go with it. And i agree give them the highest grade they did so well!!!!

[@vincevega0]

I’m 51 years old. I teared up at (pause) 02:38. The moment she looks at him for help. I remember when this song came out, the video and song about unrequited love is incredible.

[@AJDraws]

The sheer amount of work this must have required! Well done!

[@arminius7373]

Won-der-full !!! This Clip is amazing! Thank you for the trip in my 1980s!!!

[@iamlaisgrosman]

And suddenly this video is recommended to me. Man, what a perfect project! 😍

[@jojo-ec4js]

Thank you for the 80’s vibe… BRAVO 🤝

[@SimpleLangTVC]

This video is being recommended by youtube several times to me, starting when it was just 18K views then I became curious when it reached 123K views.I watched it and have no regrets. Such a great music video for a school project. What an effort, well done guys!

[@kemaranight2456]

I can only fathom how long this masterpiece took!! Shoot, the 80s version still astounds me - y'all did that justice! Superb work

[@saraliza3137]

I totally teared up and got the biggest smile on my face watching this! This is amazing! I was a kid when this came out! All of us loved this song and the video was just mesmerizing! Watching the progression of animation and special effects in music videos was something that was so much fun! Some of my other favorite music videos were ones that were like mini movies! You did an excellent job with this! All of you did an amazing job with this! Bravo! Encore! 😂🥰💗🤗🙏👏👏👏

[@garys7184]

Being in my mid 50's sucks..but growing up as a teen with 80's music as a trade off, definitely softened the blow.

[@Abhishek-sd2km]

iam actually glad that yt still these kind of videos. Idk how to express but it feels like iam having fun with them.

[@lisap.7981]

I still live here in my home town of Houston, TX. I was a jr in high school when this song was originally released!!! It’s always been in my Top 10 list of my favorite songs!!! I feel very fortunate to be a founding member of the MTV generation!!! And while this song is in my Top 10 of songs… but it’s on my Top 10 favorite music video list too! This music video became my #1 favorite music video from the time I first saw it on MTV!!! And no other music videos have ever been made to make me move it down from the top of my list!!! Your video brought back a lot of memories as I watched. You did a great job on this school project and I hope your teacher gave you the highest grade he/she could give you but liked it so much he/she also gave you bonus points on top as well. Keep listening to 80s music… a lot of great music came out in the 80s! It was a great decade!!! Again you did a great job on this! Thank you for sharing it with us!!!👍🏻

[@cardermedia]

This is great to see young people are appreciating 80s classics. Fantastic job guys!

[@AR-pb2zh]

Wow!!! You kids did such an incredible job and professional job! I am probably close to your parent's age and that said, 80s music was my thing! I was 13 years old at the time and I loved this song back then. All involved did a terrific job capturing the feel of the original video...even the evil wrench guy!! You guys are so amazing. I'm simply in awe of your kids working so hard to even make such a video! I hope the band members from Aha see this! BRAVO!!!

[@sixtynine2856]

My all time favorite '80's banger. Thank you for giving this song/music video a new spin on it -- and just for a moment, brought me back to all the emotions. It (your M/V) seriously exceeded my expectations and was just as good as the original. 👍👍👍 I wish everyone had the chance to experience the 80's in person.

[@rickr530]

For 4 minutes and 4 seconds everything was right with the world again.

[@JLB-eu8wp]

Best comment, hands up 🫶🏻

[@kopesetik]

This is the greatest school project ever! You pass. A+ you also graduate and here's a college degree! AMAZING!

[@tonystark8014]

This is stunning. I had no idea it would be this good when I clicked on the video! Excellent work!

[@ArcadeWarrior]

This is amazing, nice work!

[@TheOneKat]

I have a feeling this will get millions of views, so I'll leave a comment for posterity.❤

[@oddnuts5764]

This must be going viral now, it appeared out of nowhere in my recommendations - and I'm so glad I clicked on it. What a fantastic school project, well done!

[@NelsonStJames]

Like I've been saying the algorithm isn't totally bad. Obviously it knows I like 80's music and indie film; I'd have been pissed if something like this didn't eventually show up in m recommendations viral or not.

[@gteles100]

Fantastic. As a kid from the 80's whom listened to this music everyday going to school on the radio I heartly congratulate you kids for this awesome adaption. The small changes to the end of the sequence were noted... very nice!!

[@juane.levano291]

Seeing your project gives me some hope that the new generation still appreciates the good classics. ☝️😎

[@jbwetzstein]

So stinking cool. Always one of my favorite videos from the ‘80s. I was three when I first saw it on MTV.

WE MUST BRING BACK THE 80S! its not just a decade it is a different way of seeing life

[@ItsMeThatDavid]

Simply a-hamazing!!! One of my favorite bands. A song I will never get tired of listening to.

[@JLB-eu8wp]

a-hamazing, I love that 👌🏻

[@melissalall6723]

I was 7 when this video came out and 40 years later I come across yours! Amazing and thank you for posting it.

[@kerry4371]

I was 23 years old when this song was released by A-ha in 1985. Loved the original and loved yours....

[@lessacto]

Awesome job. 80s teenager here. This is one of my favorite songs and music videos.

[@retro_tube]

Congrats! Excellent remake!!! Is great that young people is still interested in eighties bands and clips!

[@johnyblitz9774]

Wow I am 975 years old today and this brings tears to my eyes.

[@TheKeenTribe]

@@johnyblitz9774 975? Do you get birthday spankings?

[@esmerulituli8780]

0:58 he looks like Gustavo Cerati (I LOVE THIIIIISS❤❤❤❤

[@DonPlagio12]

Wow very good this in some years will be cult.

[@VALERIAJOSELYNROCHARODRIGUEZ]

Hola, soy comunicóloga, durante mi carrera yo y mis compañeros tuvimos que hacer muchos proyectos como estos, y puedo decir que es uno de los mejores que he visto.

[@ikealamp53]

Very done done. Brings me back to the 80's again.

[@YudaBrata-gx9ck]

I'm not born on 80s and yet its make me feels nostalgic

[@bobblebardsley]

This is so good, I got goosebumps at the end. It really captures the feel of the original video and I love how you changed up the ending, erasing the frame is such a neat way to break him out. I'm so glad you were able to post this online and it didn't just get to be some soon-forgotten school project, I hope you continue to feel proud of it in future years.

[@1785111]

well, that was absolutely amazing..... i certainly hope they got a perfect mark for their project, i absolutely loved it !! a fitting tribute to one of the best videos ever made, i hope the guys in a-ha see this video someday, i am sure they would smile when they see it, bravo !! well done !!

[@russellbushnell1965]

You guys did a really good job capturing the original music video

[@keitha.9922]

I love this. I was in 3rd grade when that music video came out as well as the song. I can remember seeing it on MTV the first time and that song stayed with me. I am glad young people today are into that music. Thanks for making this video.

[@Proteus2049]

For one old guy who discovered the original video like me, so many years ago, this remake is just... WOOOW !!!😃🙏

[@GoochPanoochTK]

Saw this on my PlayStations KZbin and had to get my phone to comment. That was beautiful, it truly was. Had a big smile on my face watching. Take care ✌️

[@alexacruz618]

❤ awww.... I loved I went back to me childhood, congratulations guys you were great ..make more video like this ok

[@snoopydumb7473]

This is so beautiful! You guys nails it! I hope your project got a full score!

[@TheFireline]

That is really fantastic. You did a great job and I love the similarity to the original - it´s kinds cute and I can imagine that this was a lot of work. Thanks for creating this. Amber is so sweet at 3:37