Stockholm Lights - AMV

ooh ah, today is a special day

I can't believe it can finish a whole AMV in like, 5 weeks???? Even I myself also impressed xD I haven't done anything AMV-like seriously since Epoch (bruh, Platform 9 just straight up lazy) Still man, I just missed the feeling of constantly getting hyped while working. Like seriously, I didn't even get bored on this project while working on it. It's like, I just have an urge that this thing will be worth it when it's done xD

And ayy happy birthday Rita, I put more effort on something but hey, this is a special year :D I've animated all the details about the conversations of meeting each other and visiting all the sight seeing place in the whole city (some of these places aren't even real, but it made such a great reference in this video xD) I mean, i would be a surprise for me to pick you up at the air port someday, COVID just killed all the plans

About the AMV itself, drawing city is hard not gonna lie, but at least that put myself into a way that forcing to overcome my weakness, it's not the best, but at least I can see some improvements. Also I learned a lot about photo bashing as well, overall it was such a fun practice :DD At least it won't think that's a obstacle when thinking about drawing artificial environments

There're some part that were rushed, and I honestly don't really like the outcome? But man, I mean, this is the only day of the year, I shouldn't be too harsh on myself xD

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Edit 29th November: I just saw some people copying some of the scenes and ideas from this AMV, I'm really happy to see people inspired by my works. But this is a birthday gift for a friend and it's just a little sad seeing people copying all the ideas related to our conversations. I'm not saying you can't use the music, but this is NOT an animation meme, the idea shouldn't be copied

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Rita yes:

Too much cameos that I'm too lazy to mentions:

The near-final scenes (from left to right):
Xiresaw522, Dragonfic Dreamer, Terenry RM, elmira_503, Isybel
0nihil0zero0 (instagram), fennecsilvestre, Jonkagor, Markatory, camooh

And BlazeFlare, NormieMeds, Harucchi the other scene where Rita was waving xD

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Thank you to my Patrons

PLATINUM:
Ethan Hennagir
BlazeFlare
Slade Kerberos
NormieMeds

GOLD:
Harucchi
Doka

SILVER:
Grant9446 (Currently Gold)
Loathing Whisper (Currently Gold)
Ocular Obsessed

OTHER:
Disruptor 172
Kitty Litter

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Song:
Diviners - Stockholm Lights

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Animating Program: Clip Studio Paint
Editing program: After Effect CS6, Vegas Pro 16
Drawing Tablet Used: Huion Kamvas Pro 16

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DO NOT REUPLOAD/ TRACE / REDISTRIBUTE /EDIT MY VIDEOS. THAT ALSO INCLUDES COMPILATIONS

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[Willowails]

this is so pretty everything is perfect

[blazeflare]

Everyone join me in wishing these two a happy birthday ❤️

[loathingwhisper]

also love the fact that with each new bday animation, you can see how much skill he gained and how much better he got.

[Harucchi]

reko this is so detailed and amazing!! you made an amazing Job




thank you for the cameo *SOBS*

[TotallyTally]

No way. Just, wow. The only bad thing about this is that it ends.

[permutemusic]

omg i watched this so many times like 4 years ago and i wasn't able to find your channel again but i randomly found it on twitter
JUST AS GOOD AS I REMEMBER

[mihailbelyanov]

This is one of the best animations: detail, editing, correct emotion transfer and excellent color scheme. Nice work, Riko. You're getting better every time


Hello from Russia

[Disruptor]

I love this so much 💕






Especially how you’ve improved..!







Can’t stop replaying 😅

[randomfandomcreator]

My animator brain seriously went into windows error mode by how amazing this animation is! Like omg! HOW ARE YOU THIS GOOD?!

[val_]

After 2 years this is still the best animation i have ever seen

[nicolerockers]

I don't like how close their hand is to that cactus. It's a painful experience waiting to happen.

[JustAnAverageOrange]

I hate the YouTube algorythm for not pushing awesome stuff like this

[thedragonqueen]

This is absolutely stunning, it left me speechless, it's so beautiful and flows so perfectly, and honestly this looks like it should be part of a show or movie, the animation is just so perfectly in sync with the nice song too, the shapes and colors, shading...everything is so amazing. I swear Riko you are such a huge inspiration to me and your animations and style always make me wanna strive to do better on mine and keep trying, some day I wanna get to the point where I can make animations and colors like you and be able to show my imagination to the world. You are one of my favorite artists, and your work always pushes me to keep going with mine. I'm so glad I was able to come across your channel a long time ago, please don't ever stop what you love doing, your art sparks imagination and hope in so many ways I cant describe, it can make my mind run wild without hesitation on the beautiful world you've created, and also what I wanna learn to create in mine. Please never stop doing what you do!!! You are amazing!! And also happy Birthday to both!!! I hope it's one of the best! 😭😭💜

[mayoko]

I remember him doing these two scenes 0:46-0:54 on live Kahoot! :'0 Happy Birthday!! xD

OwO


Perfect Animation UwU

[YourLocalHouse]

This always makes me feel very calm. Even if I'm angry or sad, So keep up the work Riko.

[Righthand_]

0:38 - 0:42 is like, the cutest and the most adorable smile ever :3

[Joemama-nmmi]

This is probably one of the best animation memes ive seen! Attention to detail, compostiting, smooth and clean animation, colouring, ahhhh its just amazing! You're so underrated <3

[Dogloverlikesdoge]

I knew I would be impressed and this is no exception. I got the notification and I was just marveled by this! It is visually stunning, the lightning effects are so well done. The animation is the smoothest i've ever seen. Especially the backrounds, that is one of the main highlights. They are beautiful! The backrounds look so visually stunning, I can't believe this animation exists. By far this is the best animation meme ever created. It is just so perfect, Riko you are such a great animator and artist. This is a masterpiece.

[pereric]

U sure he were supposed to sit alone 00:47

Amazing btw Tf 5 weeks, my guyyy

[HeyItsMea]

Happy Birthday Riko and Rita!
This amv is incredibly well down and looks really professional like if it was an anime or something! You've improved so much since your other animations. I hope you enjoy your day and have a good time! Thanks for being a massive inspiration to me and many others!