Webinar announcement: 3rd October 2025 18:00 CEST. We're throwing a FREE LIVE WEBINAR and you're all invited! It's your chance to see what we've been secretly building. Join us on Discord Event next Friday Oct 3rd: discord.gg/29Jwxpjm?eve...

Our brand-new course drops in 3 weeks! This is the stuff. The real stuff. The knowledge we wish we had when we started. No more guessing, no more common mistakes. We will cover 4 types of VFX pipelines . Taught by: Björn Riemann

We've been hiding a secret weapon in our lab... and it's time for a proper introduction! Please give a massive welcome to our incredible mentor, Michał! A Self-Taught VFX Artist with over 6 years in game dev! He worked on epic titles. Currently working with FX-Chamber.

New course alert! "Plan, Build, Deliver: Learn the full Games VFX Pipelines" drops Oct 10.

MAD CHALLENGE #5: One Punch Man!'👊💥 This time, the theme is all about raw power and being done in one punch. Will you create Saitama's world-ending punch? Genos's incineration cannons? The sky is the limit! Time: Till Sep 25th! Discord Event Link: discord.gg/pKndW3nN?eve...

Our team will be attending Gamescom next week! If you are around and want to meet up or just chat let us know :D

🚨 MAD CHALLENGE #4 🚨 Our theme got Eggsposed! 🥚✨ This time you get TWO themes to choose from: 🔵 Portal 🥚 Egg …or merge them into one epic EggPortal for bonus points! 🌀🥚 🗓 Deadline: Aug 17, 2025 📍Join in on Discord: discord.com/invite/c2yMk...

🚨 MAD CHALLENGE #3: EXPLOSION 💥 Create something that BLOWS UP literally or magically. Stylized, realistic, or wild, we want it all. 🗓️ Deadline: July 12, 2025 📍 On Discord: discord.com/invite/c2yMk... 👥 Open to all skill levels Show WIPs, give feedback, get inspired.

SURPRISE 👀 Guess what? we have another MadChallenge, but this time, the when is just as mysterious as the what. Can you figure out the theme? If you want to be part of the chaos (or just want a front-row seat), join our Discord: discord.com/invite/c2yMk... Stay tuned

I had the ultimate pleasure to sit down with Mustafa Alobaidi @madvfx.bsky.social, a fellow Arab, born and raised in Iraq and was forcibly moved to my home country Syria. We have so much in common! Full Ep: youtu.be/5ipBWConKvo

MADVFX SUMMER SALE IS LIVE! Level up your VFX game with: Substance Designer Houdini Pyro (includes 6-mo Student License!) Environment FX 🧨 20% OFF individual courses 💥 25% OFF the full bundle 📅 Ends July 30 Use codes: summer25, bundle25 courses.mad-vfx.com/bundles/2025...

Excited to share the final reel from MAD Challenge #2 – Natural Force! A big thank you to everyone who participated, shared feedback, and helped others grow. Want to participate in the next challenge? Join our growing community of artists on Discord and get involved: discord.com/invite/c2yMk...

💥 #MadChallenge Recap 💥 One of our founders dropped a wild entry for the Challenge Square Theme🟦 The Square Challenge may be over, but our Natural Force challenge is still going strong Wanna join the madness? Hop in our Discord: [https://discord.com/invite/c2yMkjcXyz] #VFX #RealtimeVFX

Another MadChallenge is here! Theme: Natural Force Time: Till the end of 20th April (CEST) Join our discord server if you wanna take part and have fun with us :smile: After the event, we will make a reel of all the effects that made it in! (of course, if you agree) #realtimevfx #vfx

Want feedback, tips, or to hang with aspiring VFX artists like you? Join the Mad VFX Discord. We’re building cool stuff together. discord.com/invite/c2yMk... #realtimevfx #vfx #learning #gamedev #madvfx

If you’ve been looking for a structured, career-focused way into the world of VFX, this is it. This Intro to Environment Effects is ✨ For beginners & aspiring VFX artists 🌀 Create Fog, wind, rain, ambience 🎮 Designed for game-ready environments 🔗 www.mad-vfx.com #VFX #gamedev #realtimeVFX #madvfx

#Challengers! We listened to your calls, and we decided to hold another MadChallenge. This one will be longer, as it's gonna be over 2 weeks! 4th - 20th April With some aura of mystery, I present you our teaser for the challenge. discord.com/invite/c2yMk...

Welcome to the first MadChallenge Reel Thank you to everyone who was part of this. You all created incredible pieces! If you want to be part of the next challenge, then join our discord: discord.gg/c2yMkjcXyz Grab a PINGME role and look for future announcements.

As my previous post was cube-based, then lemme continue with my submission for @madvfx.bsky.social challenge with theme: square Lil shield that reflects projectiles, but scaled down with each hit. All textures were made starting with square too (including noises) :D

My submission to @madvfx.bsky.social community challenge🟨 #vfx #realtimevfx

Cube Transformation #vfxfriday with this piece created for the 🟨 challenge @madvfx.bsky.social #UnrealEngine #rtvfx #UE5 #vfx

So we start our first VFX challenge! Theme: Square Time: Till the end of 28th February (CEST) Join our discord server if you wanna take part and have fun with us :smile: After the event, we will make a reel of all the effects that made it in! (of course, if you agree)

Hey everyone! 🎬✨ We're hosting an exciting VFX challenge on our Discord from February 21-28! Join us for some creative fun, showcase your skills, and connect with fellow artists. We’d love to see you there! A little tease before the challenge theme reveal #realtimeVFX #VFX

Custom Vertex Streams are probably the biggest trouble people have with shuriken, so here's a little tip to make it easier! Did you know you can rename the fields in Custom Data? Simply just click on them Hopefully, that helps you understand how to work with them :)

𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝘀 We’re hosting a portfolio review session, open to everyone. To join, visit our discord (discord.com/invite/c2yMk... ) -> check the event -> leave us your portfolio! Feel free to add some additional notes if you want to give us a bit more insight We can't wait to see there

Our Substance Designer course for VFX is out! We really hope it will make your process of learning this software easier. With that, we hope your Christmas was a good time and that the 2025 will be even better ❤️ The MadVFX Team www.mad-vfx.com/courses/vfx-...

VFX in Games: Intro to Substance Designer Welcome to our 3rd and final course this year! Learn to create VFX textures with Substance Designer, mastering nodes, workflows, and systems for stunning results. Pre-order now for 25% off with code madvfx25 www.mad-vfx.com/courses/vfx-...

Our Intro to Environment Effects course is designed to teach you the skills studios look for while providing the tools, structure, and support you need to succeed. For the month of December, the Intro to Environment Effects course is 20% off www.mad-vfx.com/courses/vfx-... #RealtimeVFX #rtvfx

Check out the first chapter of our intro to environment effects course youtu.be/eEhtEc3k8SQ #Realtimevfx #rtvfx #vfx #gamedev

We are excited for the new course to drop in 3 days Don't forget to pre-order and pick up your free copy of the Houdini educational license www.mad-vfx.com/courses/vfx-... #vfx #rtvfx #realtimevfx #visualeffects #gamedev #gamedeveloper #videogames

🔥 Just 5 Days to Go! 🔥 Our latest course, Intro to Houdini Pyro Simulations, is launching soon! mad-vfx.com/courses/vfx-... Want a sneak peek into the kind of things you'll learn? Check out our free tutorials on YouTube! 💥 youtube.com/@mad-vfx #vfx #rtvfx #realtimevfx #Madvfx

🚀 Hello everyone! Over the next 7 days, we’ll be releasing the first chapter of our Introduction to Environment Effects course—FOR FREE! 🌟 🎥 Watch the first chapter now on YouTube - youtu.be/GPyn4H8Fdpc?... #vfx #rtvfx #realtimevfx #visualeffects #gamedev #gamedeveloper #videogames

🔥 Our "Intro to Houdini Pyro Simulations" course launches in just 7 days! Don't miss your chance 💥 Preorder now and get a FREE 6-month Houdini Educational License! www.mad-vfx.com/courses/vfx-... #vfx #rtvfx #realtimevfx #visualeffects #gamedev #gamedeveloper #videogames

🔥 Our New Course! Intro to Houdini Pyro Simulations is now open for pre-order! Learn to create epic fire, explosions, and smoke effects like the pros. Sign up now and get a FREE 6-month Houdini Educational License! 💥🎮💨 👉 www.mad-vfx.com/courses/vfx-... #VFX #GameDev #RealTimeVFX #rtvfx

An intro! I’m Craig. I’ve been making games for 20 years. Lead Quest Designer on WoW, then pitched, built and led Blizz’s survival game team (until it was squished by the acquisition) Now I’ve founded OTG to make games about creativity and bonding through play. I believe games can help people grow.

🎉 Exciting news! We’ve launched the MadVFX Newsletter What You’ll Get: ✨ Pro Tips & tricks to sharpen your skills 🚀 Exclusive Content & Offers just for subscribers 🎨 Community Spotlights featuring incredible VFX projects www.mad-vfx.com #rtvfx #realtimevfx #vfx

Vehicle explosion VFX done in @unity3d.bsky.social 🔥 All done in VFX graph with custom shaders, sims in EmberGen, and keyframed animation directly in Unity. #realtimeVFX #madewithunity #vfx #gamedev

Join Our Growing Discord Community! Whether you're just starting or looking to level up your skills, our server has something for everyone. Connect, learn, and grow with us! discord.com/invite/c2yMk... #VFX #GameDev #realtimevfx #rtvfx

Hello (again) Bluesky! We're back giving you some game updates, FX tips, and showcase posts! First up, check out our work on Interactable VFXs, which were key in bringing the world of #Godfall to life. In collaboration with Counterplay Games #realtimevfx #vfx #gamedev

Old shield sketch #rtvfx

Another one! #realtimevfx #vfx #gamedev

Old sketch #rtvfx

Here is some of the work that our lovely founders Mustafa Al Obaidi and Björn Riemann have done! 😄 #MadVFX #GameDev #RealTimeVF

Hey everyone! 👋 We’re MadVFX, a platform dedicated to teaching and sharing knowledge about real-time VFX and game development. Whether you’re just starting out or leveling up your skills, we’re here to help you learn the art of VFX! 🎮✨ #MadVFX #VFX #GameDev #RealTimeVFX