Stranger Things: What Season 3 Scenes Look Like Without CGI

How They Filmed The Powers And Supernatural Scenes In Stranger Things Season 3! Subscribe: bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Things
Stranger Things has some of THE best visual effects we’ve seen in a series. They definitely play a major role, so how does it all look without the added FX and CGI? What was Millie Bobby Brown actually facing when she was battling monsters? How about Dacre Montgomery when he heroically battled the Mind Flayer in the Starcourt Mall? We’re taking a look at how this wild creature was brought to life. Of course, there were visual effects used but behind the scenes, the giant and slimy creatures looked more like giant beach balls, blue screens and even a stunt man in all red running around and flailing his arms in the air. If it sounds weird, it is - you have to see it to believe it!
Ever wonder how the team behind the show managed to coordinate what seemed to be hundreds of rats scurrying about? There were some trained rats that were going to do the job, but they weren’t quite up for the task and wound up being replaced by CGI counterparts. As for the exploding and turning into a giant slimy monster - that was all complex and highly detailed CGI!
Then of course, there is the brilliant scene on the beach with lots of stormy weather, but what were the elements actually like? The whole sequence was so complex, it actually takes place in two separate locations! We’re taking a look at all that and more today!
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Written by: Thalia GK
Narrated by: Serena L
Edited by: Joaquin Carvalho
00:00 Intro
00:21 Millie Bobby Brown vs. The Mind Flayer
00:55 The Mind Flayer
01:50 Tom/Bruce Monster
02:52 Starcourt Battle
03:43 Monster vs. Human
04:10 Rats
05:03 Melting Rats
06:06 Stormy Scenes
06:50 The Russian Lab
07:33 Snowy Scene
08:07 Outro
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[@coinpython]

Who else is excited for STRANGER THINGS SEASON 4!!!!!!!!!!!

[@37mohamedhazem82]

Mee

[@mcdonalds6578]

We are

[@aaronchristophergilbertmon4349]

Meee

[@TheThings]

ME ME ME!

[@dabcon2191]

Meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[@iamjosey]

The actors on stranger things are incredible this is the most realistic show I’ve ever seen literally their acting is perfect

[@flxqia4871]

Ikr

[@HUNNBO]

And even the editors did a really amazing hard job I actually can’t wait for season 4 I miss Millie and mike and everyone omg

[@flxqia4871]

@@HUNNBO 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Alexi0s]

Yep even if most of the things about this series is fictional they do an amazing job at making the monsters seem so incredibly real

[@MariaMartinez-zb4tg]

Ik it feels like its real

[@xgaming8066]

imagine how hard it is editing this

[@antoniskvlogs]

YES

[@clairastitt2393]

Ikr

[@filmeditstudios3182]

Not that hard actually, editing is the easy part, and it’s not even the editors that do the effects. It’s CGI companies, I don’t know what CG company worked on stranger things, but they definitely had especially a team of dedicated and passionate CG artists, CG artists who know what they are doing, also most of CGI is automated these days so even that’s not that difficult. I would know since I am a CG artist myself

[@xgaming8066]

@@filmeditstudios3182 wow that is so interesting. But they still did a good job.

[@xgaming8066]

@@filmeditstudios3182 also , what is the name of the software you use

[@Lunoxbunnny]

Not trying to be dramatic, but Stranger Things is one of the best show I’ve ever seen!!

[@antoniskvlogs]

IKRR

[@dragonfist_]

Oh no no you're not being dramatic...it's just a fact

[@redstaticx603]

@@dragonfist_ it is

[@redstaticx603]

Not

[@mrissy8859]

@@redstaticx603 😵wow bro I laughed so hard

[@alisad7132]

And then people ask why does it take so long to make one season.

[@uridentityvmom9376]

Ok but almost 4 years

[@Scanvadiesel]

For real just film it and ur done

[@leah9596]

@@Scanvadiesel , you obviously don’t know the work that film making requires it’s a lot more difficult then just pulling out a camera especially on a sci-fi show.

[@Scanvadiesel]

@@leah9596 go cry about it

[@Sofia-li6rz]

Sey tu fala português

[@Xluxzx]

This just shows how really talented they are

[@riotreaper7947]

I could do better acting then them, there really isnt any "talent" tbh.

[@Xluxzx]

@@riotreaper7947 you wish, all that acting is draining and it’s really hard to fake that. That takes years to perfect and Millie and Noah jupe are probably the most talented young actors of and McKenna grace I don’t think you realize how hard acting really is

[@Xluxzx]

@@riotreaper7947 they go all day long with 5 min breaks doing the same scene and it is very hard and no I’m sure you can’t even do half as good as them cause I know I’ve tried and I can’t

[@riotreaper7947]

@@Xluxzx just because you are incapable of doing something that easy doesn't mean i cant, ive spent 7-12 hours slaughtering my knuckles on the bag and completely ignoring the pain and agony, ive spent hours and hours running until my knees collapsed, ive spent hours upon hours having my ribs bashed in by a boxer 10x bigger and stronger than me. So don' mind me saying that pretending to cry isnt gonna be much of a problem even if im doing the same scene for 10 hours.

[@Xluxzx]

@@riotreaper7947 I’m not saying I can’t do the long hours it’s acting it’s the facial expressions the movements it is very difficult and takes years of practice because you have to get the time right so educate yourself

[@rahgurl2202]

Wow its hard not to laugh on the film set when u see a green screen and pretend it's a demi gorgon

[@tiffanydening4301]

I would get fired 💀

[@rahgurl2202]

@@tiffanydening4301 ikr lol

[@wondermoon4488]

they laugh too it's not like they don't but they practice and all and finally ace it

[@rahgurl2202]

@@wondermoon4488 yes that's why acting is hard but I want to be one

[@wondermoon4488]

@@rahgurl2202 oh well, good luck.

[@SAAnime-qc1dc]

This shows just how talented the actors for Stranger Things are! They out up such a believable performance and made us really think there was a monster there!

[@thesquadsimp1857]

The behind the scene are funny,but in actual movie its so intense to watch,also the editors,the actors, the director and more stuff, literally the work its worth it! Those people did pretty good job!!

[@dugan.2009]

cgi is practically the entirety of stranger things

[@Ariismother]

It was made for stranger things

[@nehemiahzo_]

It is but at least it’s better than CW’s CGI

[@iam7477]

@@nehemiahzo_ And Marvel's💀

[@lordvenjix3757]

Season three sees the gang mostly split up into smaller subgroups, each doing their own things. But they’re still dealing with the Upside Down, and they each become entangled in different threads of a convoluted web of intrigue regarding yet another attempt by sinister forces to access it.

[@deadly_nightshade1111]

yes we know that- 💀

[@addymuller5236]

Who else is rewatching stranger things until season 4 comes out

[@Nick-mc4bz]

me i’m watching s2 ep4 rn

[@addymuller5236]

@@Nick-mc4bz Same

[@heatheryoho3018]

Me

[@nortty.7189]

Hmm when is it coming out?

[@addymuller5236]

@@nortty.7189 it’s coming out soon the trailer has already been Released

[@d1strict._869]

to be honest lets just thank the directors and the cameraman/woman and the actors who were in this amazing series this just blows my mind on how real the C.G.I looks

[@hotlikeapuddingxd3093]

1:19 NO SHIT... I was thinking they hired real mindflayer to play in series

[@xzniperzx4545]

LMAO

[@DivaInTheWoods]

LMAO! Unfortunately, this is why so many mindflayers are on unemployment.

[@lilliancimino3527]

💀💀

[@mildridgeiii]

this is one heck of a step up from the scene where mike almost falls into the lake in season 1

[@idkiguessath23]

Who is excited for season 5 Hey People from the future

[@denell1856]

Jesus Christ loves youu

[@childishgambinoenjoyer]

@Флория Сотиров they’re talking about the people from the future lol

[@levelivii]

😂😂 season 5 is the last season 😅

[@linahodaktaras1838]

Me!!!! Go stranger things!!!

[@yuniquee5637]

And I have seen that today is a new day, a day,

[@shivichourey4978]

Characters acting are just amazing especially ELEVEN...how naturally they act, even they know that no mind flayer is there ,it just a effect of cgi Hatsoff to the actors 🙇😌

[@primo5524]

Respect to the cast and the whole stranger things team

[@user-lu6tw1qb2s]

Omg I can't imagine how much the people work to make this incredible result! It seems so real and we can imagine how hard is to edit this masterpiece!

[@riddhi3541]

I love Stranger Things season 3 and can't wait to see stranger things season 4!!!!And also I clicked it fast when I saw Millie Bobby Brown!!!!! NICE topic!!!!Amazing Channel!!!

[@ramishairfan6880]

Sameee

[@diya7268]

*_THEY REALLY WORKED HARD!!_*

[@wisteela]

The effects really are amazing. A number of these I didn't realise were computer generated.

[@pilargarciacasassa8907]

Imagine how amazing season 4 will be if it's taking so long (without counting quarantine time)

[@Ariismother]

I think it's coming out in around October

[@clairastitt2393]

@@Ariismother YAYYYYYY

[@uajrh1]

@@Ariismother it’ll definitely be longer than that

[@Ariismother]

@@uajrh1 well we'll see i heard around October but i could be wrong

[@uajrh1]

@@Ariismother it’s just theories, no one knows when it’s coming out. But stranger things is wrapping filming this month and they need at least 5 months for post production so most likely not october

[@mahamkhan7365]

Really excited for season 4. I love all character. Stranger things is incomplete without any character. A complete and realistic should show. 😊

[@esrabakhsh298]

do u know when its coming ?

[@mahamkhan7365]

@@esrabakhsh298 no I don't know it's realising date

[@nicoshadzinikitas8270]

After this video , I’ll start wondering if my life is a cgi.

[@goldengamer3199]

Their acting is soo good they have to cut like they are scared when nothing is there

[@platform9343]

SUPERB ACTING FROM ALL OF THE CASTS!!!!

[@cubeb0ss4]

8:08 Called it out, absolute insane CGI

[@peep6017]

The editors deserve the biggest aapplause

[@filmeditstudios3182]

You mean CG artists, the editors cut up footage and combine the finished shots and also colour grade sometimes. it’s the CG artists we should be congratulating

[@vladvzr1172]

11 my fav character🙂

[@thepheonix1999]

The best TV series I have ever watched

[@littlelad_lil_jon]

Kid: well… I was in stranger things Me: oh really what part did you have? Him: 2:00

[@tillycomedy2194]

i reckon it'd be so funny to watch the whole show again but without the cgi. it would really showcase how incredible the actor's are, and it would be absolutely hilarious to see that guy in red instead of a terrifying monster. would love it if film and show producers could do a special release of that

[@yararabeettr]

This is so creative 😍😍

[@Frog-ft1sc]

this show is legit the best show in the world, none can say otherwise

[@pxrpleshxdxws6585]

(spoiler for those who haven’t watched stranger things) When I watched season 1 where Mike’s bullies forced him to jump off the cliff I could see that when he jumped off that it was a green screen, it looked amazingly fake because of the outlines, I’m happy that they tried their best and it’s an amazing show I definitely recommend and I’m waiting for the 5th season!

[@onlinewish5883]

i love this show, i cant wait for S4

[@lordvenjix3757]

Amazing video 👍

[@AAvfx]

The guy with the helmet is working on a sequel of his own!

[@sseroxyhydz]

ok the dude in the red suit is hilarious to think about when filming XD imagine how hard it must be to keep from laughing

[@_sunluvrs]

This is so good!!!!

[@evrbheartsme5970]

They didn’t use a green screen for a lot of things ...

[@BRBonGiediPrime]

2:03 I can't tell for sure, but it looks like the actor has a huge 80's mustache and for some reason that is so funny to me 🤣🤣🤣

[@09.]

I can’t wait for season 4!

[@NindySyafira]

Amazing 🔥🔥

[@areefa_yt]

Can't wait for season 4 ahhhhh

[@cillacmarshall]

I love it thx you :)

[@ashleybiwott551]

If u saw the man in the red suit running like that I would have burst out laughing. Like how did they compose theirselves

[@fadwajaber4659]

yay! i love this video!

[@mollytaylor8122]

2:04 - objectively the best part of the Stranger Things francise

[@YoYoSwift]

great video!

[@allysilva8021]

This is so cool I love stranger things

[@yesicaflores2636]

this is so cool.

[@thegamingdoge5462]

This is cool edit: THAT WAS SO COOL! I DIDN'T EVEN KNOW THESE EFFECTS WERE POSSIBLE! How did u get this information if don't mind me asking?

[@gregreylia]

LETS GOOO SEASON 55555555 I CANT WAIT FOR SEASON 5

[@latteemins]

im gonna admit, the duffer brothers put 100% of effort into the show.

[@justnahayo8490]

Yup ❤️👏Duffers are amazing

[@madness4924]

This video is amazing .....

[@onelife959]

they should all have an Oscar

[@HayAuj]

It's so crazy how they make it look so real.I would probably make it look like a three year old's drawing.

[@sba-xs2uj]

When I saw eleven from season one I said “hey that’s me”

[@avabarnes520]

No wonder I’ve been waiting so long for season 4. I feel that the cgi will be even crazier noting that it’s been 2 years and they just recently announced a release date. May 27th 2022. It seems so close yet so far away.

[@fanpage9718]

I cant wait for season 5 season 4 was amazing

[@m.hgaming3801]

Can't wait to see stranger things season 4

[@ishikamodak6835]

Kudos to the VFX team

[@GamingwithJoanna]

Thanks for telling i’m a big Stranger Things fan

[@iNINJAgamer]

ST3 stepped up their budget gang!

[@lordvenjix3757]

Season 3 is all CG, with no practical component to any manifestation of the monster. It is all aiming to have a resemblance to practical effects, but it’s not practical.

[@amberxraeee]

Yeah, and it looks amazing too! People always try to discredit cgi because it's not real, but it's truly incredible how real they make it look in the end!

[@diaco3798]

@@amberxraeee the credit cgi gets is already enough tbh, its not that big of a deal. for people who dont know about cgi the things in the show seem super hard to make but its pretty easy. actually im gonna tell you how they made most of the flayer gory stuff: they made the general shapes, gave them procedural animated displacements and a bunch of premade materials/textures that they prolly bought. a single man could pull it all off, even i can see myself doing all the cgi if you give me a month or two as a slightly above average 3d artist

[@riverdalednn]

Imagine how they acted terrified of that man in the red suit hahahah

[@simpleeditz3905]

THEIR ACTING OMG-

[@jammukashmir5660]

The real definition of VFX

[@nicolapritchard7996]

I love stranger things

[@courtneyyy7708]

How did Nancy not feel weird 🧍‍♀️

[@umai2645]

ikr

[@mha2045]

Wow this is so cool how do u know all of this do u work on the show?

[@gracelrh28]

i binge watched the stranger things and i finished it in a week

[@AvaHandponies]

YAY THERE IS MY COUSIN LOVE YOU DACRE 💕💕💕

[@Gabriel-uy7wn]

Omg!!! Much vídeo!!!!

[@tenthreejune4550]

Yes

[@TheBarbieDiamondFamily]

I would laught every sec-

[@bbth667]

Millie is so so talented

[@ririwhoo]

I HOPE SEASON 4 COMES OUT SOON

[@onelife959]

woow they really know how to play

[@fabiolaromero9986]

I have a weird obsession for eleven and mikes lips. They are so nice and red. Never chapped like😃

[@kqtya1415]

yeah no i could never be an actor i would be laughing the whole time

[@aadhi....7884]

Friends don't lie.❤️

[@ernielegypto6024]

That's why the Mind Flayer looks like a spider because Vecna (loves spiders) was the one who created it.

[@titiblossom]

Omg how yk?

[@kimiyasmith8233]

Who else just watching random stranger thing videos waiting for season 4 ?😂

[@sidneythelesbainkid373]

And my sister say that the stranger things kids can't act?!

[@rev4rse663]

Bro idc this show is peak

[@Jillian_2.0]

aww i love rats

[@ENDOPRIME5745]

I feel like the spider monster that killed Billy looks like the hardest one to do in CGI

[@itz_mikymoi]

5:31 .. Ime done with jam now

[@cry_stalll]

from the thumbnail: *Dustin is CGI*

[@alliekelch4887]

yes. gaten matzararo (ignore the spelling) does not exist

[@ashaxslay]

2:00 human mind flayer😂

[@marsyacamellia8929]

am I the only one who wants it to be real -

[@Lin-pp5lj]

Millie Bobby Brown👏👏❤ STRANGER THINGS4😁📽 👇 👇

[@Ali-fc1rn]

WAITING FOR SEASON 4

[@flashpoint4742]

I'm not sure if Starcourt is CGI because Gaten Mattarazo said they used a real mall when shooting the scenes in the mall

[@sl4ndr]

when shooting the scenes in the mall. the outside is CGI, the whole inside was real and theyactually shot the scenes at a mall, which was said in the video

[@miahatkeinehobbiess5075]

I always asked myself why actors watch the series/movies they acted in bc they know everything anyways but now i know 😀

[@not_itil]

It would be really hard not to laugh with all the CGI doing the work.

[@Cypressandrussracing]

who else is excited for STRANGER THINGS SEANSON 5!!!!!!!!!!!!!!