Stranger Things Look | Shoot and Grade Tutorial

Today, I'm breaking down and recreating both the cinematography and color grading of the hit show Stranger Things!
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[@averypeck]

Enjoy this new tutorial! I'll be starting on the next episode after the holidays, so if you'd like to see a particular show or film broken down next, leave a reply here! Happy holidays everyone!

[@RorySinn]

Avery Peck Amazing work, subbed and I'm going through your videos. One little thing, with headphones on the background music was a bit repetitive and distracting when I was trying to focus on what you were saying. Looking forward to your next video!

[@rodprod8522]

Awesome - love that you show the lighting set-up! Could I suggest Breaking Bad as a grade?

[@bosez]

Mad Max and blade runner please. Your tutorial is amazing.

[@urfavcowtherian]

I would have to second Blade Runner and the Social Network if possible? I know other videos have been done on them, but again, your eye and explanations are just right on! Thanks for doing what you do!

[@ExitToLobbyEsports]

Which software you use ?

[@StorylineMedia]

Appreciate the fact that you took the process from camera, lens, lighting and colour palette in front of the camera through to grading. Really well done.

[@fujicinema]

Yeah I agree, the detail in creating the shot is awsome! I'd love to see him break down more shots from different movies!

[@willwatkins7094]

As someone who is into filmmaking and someone who was on the set of the screenshot you used outside... you nailed it. They do everything you did, just with larger equipment. PEOPLE, you don't NEED expensive equipment to get beautiful visuals. It just takes more work with a smaller crew or for yourself. That's the only main difference other than more dynamic range.

[@SpencerHaydo]

This video really gave me a deeper understanding of colors and the color grading process. Well done!

[@fujicinema]

Yeah, it's really detailed, definitely learned a new look from this.

[@gregap8282]

I dont even work in filmmaking, but I find these type of videos so interesting. Cool work

[@gangsterroyal7720]

Brother you are a goat come back and fire the world with your knowledge

[@mayufitcook]

Now I finally found real colorist channel. Thank you so much it saved me tons of time!!!

[@storyfrontier]

This was excellent. The advanced grading tutorial combined with the fact that you shot the scenes, all delivered in a clear way shows you know your stuff. I wonder how you've grown in the last 2 years. A lot I imagine!

[@TheButterflyProductionHouse]

You are a colour wizard !!! Should make a colour grading masterclass !

[@TrapPhoneLoveMelodiesss]

Holy shit bro. This is next level grading. Wow. I was going to buy film convert, but damn this shows me the power already in resolve

[@FinalFilmProduction]

Incredible!!!! You made the BMCC 2.5k footage look like it was shot on a RED!

[@dslrvideoshooter]

Brilliant job Avery. Really solid stuff here!

[@averypeck]

Thank you Caleb!

[@chosenideahandle]

Yes, I AM in the right place. What Caleb said.

[@maxwellcollins2241]

I'm happy you commented on this Caleb. I have learned a ton on your channel. Avery, this is amazing stuff, and a reason that true-to-the-bone free education is flourishing in many different niche communities. Great to see channels synergizing!

[@Moses_Kanneh]

Beginner here. This just opened my eyes to how powerful the tools in Da Vinci Resolve are. Thank You! this is great.

[@jaykelley9881]

Young man, you are doing a fantastic job. Keel it up. I did about 300 tutorial videos on the RED camera, so I know how much work these are.

[@isaaccarlton]

This is so spot on! I love that soft light. You are making me really want to learn Resolve. Amazing how much control you can have over the image.

[@averypeck]

Thank you! You absolutely should; it can be a powerful tool alongside your cinematography.

[@MagnumDB]

You my friend, are hired. I don’t know what project I have filming next but you got the gig.

[@fujicinema]

What projects do you do?

[@corbo8592]

Watched it 3 times and still getting great insight. Thank you so much man, great work!

[@Pierorocks]

Really great use of using the sun to light the entirety of the first shot!

[@SamMcGhee]

So much detail in these tips. Beautiful breakdown. I’ll be dissecting this for a while.

[@abhinavjoshua]

One of the best channel for learning color grading on youtube! Thanks man!

[@goldchocobo3333]

Amazing tutorial. I love that you went the extra mile and showed how to actually light a scene like Stranger Things.

[@greggumz4]

I love the shoot and grade idea. Hardly anyone on KZbin shows the whole process. You’re totally right about grading your own footage to match a grade you saw online - doesn’t work unless you shot it to match the footage too.

[@investwithdavis1235]

Wow you explained everything so clearly from the lighting, separation, and color grade!

[@florubenberger]

Even years after uploading this video remains, hands down, one of the best regarding grading and skintones! Thanks a lot!

[@ChristianWheatley]

Thank you Avery Peck! Your tutorials, this one and the skin tutorial have been very helpful. Skin tones have been a mystery to me, you've done a fine job explaining how to approach the skin using midtones, highlights and shadows and how they interact. You have also made me a big fan of Resolve which because of your tutorials I ended up purchased the full version switching away from Premiere Pro for grading. Glad I found your channel and look forward to your next offering.

[@calebnelson]

This was a fantastic tutorial, and thank you for recognizing the role of wardrobe and production design in the look of a scene. A lot of cinematography/grading tutorials never address that. Loving your videos!

[@LesiureBoy]

You are incredibly talented Avery. Please keep up the great work and keep'em coming!

[@gabehobbs]

Just wanted to say that it's really awesome that you're doing this series. It's really cool to see someone demystify the different color pallets used in different films and projects. Keep up the good work.

[@pauldoffman9219]

Hey Avery, Please please come back and make more tutorials. Best I've seen! 👌

[@Chrisbringsleads]

You kind of look like Barry Allen from The Flash

[@aaronmcneill713]

I was saying the same thing as I was watching the tutorials lol!!!!

[@loop5720]

Chris Campos That's what I was thinking about when I looked at his face....

[@Meddemmmmmmm]

Watched 2-3 videos and so far, I like how consistent you are in your approach. Particularly your skin tone workflow with the scope and circle mask. Great stuff man, keep making these I love it.

[@edu_vfx]

Chilling adventures of sabrina look tutorial plz!!!

[@BrandonSallinger]

Eduardo Ortiz YES 🖤

[@HumaamBeing]

Thank you for the video. It is one of the best tutorial video on the internet. The amount of details you have mentioned without wasting time. To the point, precise and informative.

awesome!

[@kera.habayeho]

But why did you stop making videos? You're so great man Come back if you're still there

[@yungmeise3513]

Watching this helps more than ANY other davinci tutorial. well done!

[@MikeCrocker]

I just shot a micro film yesterday using the BlackMagic URSA Mini 4.6k for my first time and I'm so pumped that I have these tutorials to reference when it comes time to grade them tomorrow! You seriously rock man!

[@DigiBentoBox]

Wow this is one of the best tutorials I've seen on KZbin. Perfectly concise, you actually talked about shooting it, and so easy to understand and follow! Definitely subbed.

[@PortraitMasterclass]

Great tutorial! I'm just getting started with Resolve and this is extremely helpful. Thanks!

[@TincHoH95]

Thank you SO MUCH, for not being one of those "Grading Tutorials" where all they do is apply a Luts and skip all of the important color decisions, and basically explain things with zero fundament, great material, suscribed.

[@ConnorLipke]

This is my new favorite channel. I've been avoiding trying Davinci as premiere just feels more convenient for vlog editing, but after watching this, it seems so much more powerful so I should probably give it a try.

[@averypeck]

Thanks Connor! It'll probably feel like a lot of work at first, but I can promise you the results will be worth it! Resolve is a far better tool for coloring than Premiere once you get a handle on the process.

[@nelsphoto]

Best DR color videos I have seen. I am learning a lot. I like when you show 2 or 3 versions on the same shot. I like the styled looks but also want to learn more about clean grades that might fit basic commercial work. Great job, keep it going!

[@tomhendriks494]

This is actually the first grading tutorial on youtube I found that is good. More basic tutorials for grading are welcome too! Keep 'em coming.

[@ShawnGreyling]

The music in the background reminds me of Command & Conquer: Red Alert. AWESOME video. I learned so much. You won yourself a subscriber, Sir.

[@inScapeDigital]

Really great walkthrough and final results. Thanks!

[@ScottBalkum]

Great tutorial.You really helped explain a few things I hadn't figured out yet. Appreciate your work.

[@caseyli]

Easily one of the best tutorials on this topic. Really hope you make more!

[@OKLAHOMALOVE2]

WOW!! You definitely just got a sub that's officially about to become apart of the notification gang! Thanks for what you're doing. We really appreciate it man.

[@averypeck]

Woo!! Thanks man; I'm glad you're enjoying these!

[@OKLAHOMALOVE2]

You're welcome. You said at the end of the video to let you know what other videos to do. Not that you asked for my opinion but mine would be to keep doing videos just like this (different popular shows and films) and keep this same format/style you did in this video for every series. Not only am I sure that we all will greatly appreciate it but I'm sure you'll gain a ton of views and waaaay more subs. But who am I (nobody lol). Just a thought. Again, thanks for EVERYTHING you do man. You are the man!!!!!

[@fujicinema]

@@OKLAHOMALOVE2 Agree, I love these look breakdowns! I wish I just had lighting equipment to do it myself😂 but the color grade is awesome and I love doing it!

[@likealocal3094]

Love the way you explain color grading and looks creation. Keep on!

[@chrisaupiais]

Great tutorial for beginner cinematographer's and colourists; simple steps and effective results!

[@RiggiMediaInt]

Shoot and grade tutorials are so real world and practical. This is the way to learn. Kudos... subbed.

[@OsmanArslan-hk9op]

What en effort and knowledge. Thank you very much. After a few min I already decided to subscribe. I was wondering how I hadn’t watched this before assuming that your channel must be very popular. I’m shocked that you have less than 1000 subscribers. It doesn’t justify the quality of your work. Thank you very much. Best wishes and I have no doubt that you’ll do great things. Much appreciated. Keep producing amazing content like this. I’ll look forward to it.

[@averypeck]

Osman Arslan Wow, thank you very much! More content is on the horizon!

[@nnylfsivart]

Dude, best color grading channel I’ve come across!

[@chooarizzanurlion5937]

Your tutorial’s are on point, their so informative, the best I’ve seen so far

[@bambakimball]

This is the first time I've actually been thoroughly impressed by a color grading tutorial. Great work mate!

[@rosemarydrumcompany6824]

this blew my mind. great stuff

[@jillsflow]

OMG,this is AWESOME! it's just the first video I've ever watched on your channel and I'm already a big fan! this is what I look for in a lighting and grading tutorial! tysm, Avery!

[@Needlestack42]

Cant thank you enough for your effort into creating this tutorial! Very easy to follow and your workflow is fantastic.

[@thorstenengel5912]

Thank you very much for your tutorials! I learn so much. I am about to shoot a movie with the kids and want to look it at least some kind of "good". Your tuts will surely help me achieving that.

[@DonnieGQX]

You are awesome!! Can't wait to see more looks from different shows and movies :) Also showing different lighting techniques and camera tricks!

[@ItsKapow]

This is the best grading tutorial I have come across. Thanks man!

[@BoyBlessing]

Can you do a tutorial on how to light moving subjects? Subjects that are walking across a room, walking through a house, walking outside across the street, etc. Would be a HUGE help. It's the only limit I meet in filming short films

[@fujicinema]

Oh yeah like stage lighting and stuff! I love how Steven Spielberg does those type of shot but I have no idea how he pulls it off???

[@juanrosa6969]

Please make more videos man! You are amazing at explaining color grading step by step.

[@danielc4361]

Sir, you make the best color grading instructionals on KZbin by far. Thank you so much for sharing these. Beautiful shots and edits as well, you have an incredible eye.

[@averypeck]

Thank you Daniel!

[@jeremylewis3160]

Wow. Your attention to detail and explanation is really on point. I appreciate your thorough description of each step of your process. This is not only very inspiring, but very informative and a purposeful resource. Thanks for taking the time to put this together. I am really looking forward to more of what you share. You are sharing this at a great time for me in my career as I explore more in-depth color-grade and "on-set" lighting styles. This is fantastic. Thank you thank you!

[@VinnieChu]

Solid Tutorials man! Just getting back into film making after 15 years and you're a great help!

[@dylantollefson]

Super impressed by this. Definitely one of the greatest KZbin cinematography/grading tutorials I've seen in a while. I definitely have to get better at Resolve. Keep up the good work!

[@vse_3lagoda]

great tutorial! I have to watch the video a few times per week until I learn everything by heart

[@TheIQProductions]

I hope you continue to make these! i keep coming back to this since you uploaded it

[@urfavcowtherian]

Avery, I just found your channel and I'm really glad I did! You have a fantastic way of explaining things and I'm excited to see more of your work! Also, I didn't realize the greens in the show were that under saturated and muted, great eye!

[@user-nl1vo1xd8m]

Avery, that's the best color coraction tutorial Ive seen. in fact so good, that I went ahead and downloaded advinci and rejestered to your chanal. Keep it on!

[@spncrbck]

A seriously helpful tutorial in using Resolve. Very well explained. Thank you!

[@ilusaosemlimite]

That's just amazing, thank you very very much for all your work man!

[@EvanKakouris]

I've pretty much just learned how to use resolve.. Thanks dude!

[@JomToons]

What a great idea for a series!

[@stuff_i_liked1815]

Sickest Davinci color grading tutorial I’ve seen so far.

[@mambapito2137]

I've learned so much about color correcting and grading in just one day watching your tuts! I wish you'd upload every week :(

[@MylonasFilms]

what a great tut, was gripped from beginning to end

[@JohnJonesRocketCity]

Wow dude awesome tutorial man! And I love the way you mix light using practicals. Definitely gives me some ideas 😉

[@hcardosodossantos]

Congrats for this amazing tutorial Avery!

[@zainshayan]

Spot on!!! Too good

[@davewerner7609]

WOW! Kudos for this simple and yet effective tutorial. Well done, sir...well done.

[@tommasogouery6049]

Just found your channel and you have amazing graphics. Already impressed!

[@TheChazproduction]

Incredible stuff man!!! Subscribed-excited for future videos

[@JaddRyan]

Really love your content and format! Keep it up!

[@thefilmppl]

Man I Love this Tutorial. Really nice work!

[@konradnoises]

this is one of the best tutorials I've seen lately, congrats!

[@ina00203]

THANK YOU PECK :) WHAT A GREAT TUTORIAL, LOVE TO LEARN FROM YOU MORE AND MORE

[@brokenstudiotv]

Great Job Avery! You just made me go on a Davinci Tutorial Watching Marathon.

[@emanuelcosta6945]

I've actually ended my davinci tutorial marathon here haha, nothing like a KZbin marathon

[@anthonygermann3563]

Awesome !! Your channel is definitely a goldmine !

[@shannonschool]

Really great video. It helped me understand lighting motivations no other video has

[@Wakeupproductions]

Very professional Avery! Thank you.

[@mankescott7183]

Very nice! Love your Tutorials! Thanks a lot!

[@vse_3lagoda]

Hey Avery! After 14 hours of DaVinci course I watched couple of your videos on colour grading. That gave me way bigger understanding of practical colour grading. Watched this video already 3 times and I open something new every time. Keep on doing it!

[@averypeck]

Thanks Max! Glad you've found them so useful!

[@MotionCentury]

Really useful tutorial! hope to see more of you in the future! keep up the good work!

[@josejesussanchez3637]

OHHHHHHHH! Great tutorial bro! Great job

[@maytherdigital3300]

Amazing content! Loved the lighting breakdown as well as the detailed descriptions with keyboard shortcuts.

[@averypeck]

Andrew Robinson Thank you!

[@ZeroMuse]

you are an excellent teacher. I've watched so many color grade tutorials, you beat them all. Wishing you great success ahead & hoping that your channel grows :)

[@GabrielIgarashi]

Dude, you're a GREAT teacher! Thank you so much

[@StoriesOnWheels9]

Many many thanks Avery. You are awesome.