The teams of FOLKS delivered visual effects for IT: Welcome to Derry, with work centered on two standout sequences: the cemetery and the fire. The studio’s approach was designed to support the series’ shifting reality.
The team blended practical elements, CG, and compositing to build environments that remain grounded while introducing subtle supernatural touches. From evolving settings to carefully integrated details, the effects reinforce the eerie tone of the show.
By balancing realism with unsettling visual cues, the work helps immerse viewers in the atmosphere of the series. The cemetery and fire sequences illustrate how visual effects contribute directly to the show’s mood.
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