After Effects: Stranger Things-Inspired “Upside Down” Look + Free Project files

In this tutorial from Rocketstock, you will learn how to create a Stranger Things-inspired “Upside Down” look in After Effects. Plus, you can easily follow along with the free project files.

In this tutorial, learn how to use some tracking methods built into After Effects to track any basic hallway and add texture, lighting, and composited dust elements to create a really interesting look. This tutorial also includes some methods for improving your track within After Effects and creating depth with 3-dimensional tracking data — even when the motion tracking might be difficult for the software.

GET THE FREE PROJECT FILES HERE

There’s more tips and tricks for creating this look on Rocketstock’s blog.

More Stranger Things

For all you “Stranger Things” fans, here are a few more tutorials and midweek motivations centered around the show:

• Hitfilm v13: Create the Upside Down from Stranger Things | 3D Camera Tracking
• After Effects: Stranger Things Titles and VFX – Recreating the Open, Upside Down Look
• Midweek Motivation: “Stranger Things 2”: Behind the scenes, VFX Breakdowns
• Midweek Motivation: Krotos Audio: Behind the thrilling sound of Stranger Things – Season 2