The second episode of Behind It: Welcome to Derry steps into the woods to reveal the invisible craft by Digital Domain behind a key sequence of IT: Welcome to Derry with VFX Supervisor Mitch Drain and Animation Supervisor Ellen Hoffmann.
In this new episode, Digital Domain takes viewers deep into the forest, where visual effects play a subtle yet crucial role in shaping mood, tension, and realism. Rather than drawing attention to themselves, the effects are designed to quietly support the narrative and enhance the physicality of the environment.
VFX Supervisor Mitch Drain and Animation Supervisor Ellen Hoffmann unpack the understated work behind the chase sequence, explaining how carefully balanced VFX and animation choices help ground the action within the world of IT: Welcome to Derry.
WANT TO KNOW MORE?
Digital Domain: Dedicated page about IT: Welcome to Derry on Digital Domain website.
Mitchell Drain & Nikos Kalaitzidis with Bob White, Ellen Hoffmann and Nelson Sousa: Here’s my interview of Mitchell Drain & Nikos Kalaitzidis (VFX Supervisors) with Bob White (Head of CG), Ellen Hoffmann (Animation Supervisor) and Nelson Sousa (Asset Supervisor) – Digital Domain
Daryl Sawchuk: Here’s my interview of Daryl Sawchuk – Production VFX Supervisor.
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