Having a clear, well-defined shape creates an instantly recognizable effect. It's important for AoE to be clearly readable. The line between a hit and a miss is very thin. 💥 Check out our FX Artist's Guide to AoE to learn more: www.vfxapprentice.com/blog/area-of... #gamedev #vfx #realtimevfx #rtvfx

🌸 Meet Daryna Masiahina - the donor of this spectacular League Fanart effect, which you can now study in-depth in the Asset Library: www.vfxapprentice.com/vfx-apprenti... #gamedev #vfx #realtimevfx #rtvfx

✏️ Save the original sketch and get back to it while polishing your effect: keeping the initial pizzazz can make or break your final piece. 🎨 Everyone can watch ALL of these portfolio reviews in our Free Training course! www.vfxapprentice.com/free-vfx-tra...

💥 Let's catch up on what the VFX artists in our community have been up to these past few weeks! Here's an assortment of their works. Find the links to the original ArtStation posts in the 🧵 #vfxfriday #rtvfx #vfx #visualfx #realtimevfx

Our first addition to the Asset Library is underway: study League Fanart and several Advanced Attack VFX from the inside. Learn from the artists with production experience in the Asset Library! www.vfxapprentice.com/vfx-apprenti... #gamedev #vfx #realtimevfx #rtvfx

This a breakdown of my projectile made for my last VFX! Enjoy it! 🤟 Full effect here : www.artstation.com/artwork/bgkzxd #vfx #VFXFriday #realtimeVFX #RTFX #unity

🎨 Do you need to be able to draw well as a VFX artist? (Spoiler: no, but having some basic skill under your belt will help a lot!) Our Design courses can elevate your drawing skills to the "I can art-direct my own work" level: www.vfxapprentice.com/courses#sect... #vfx #rtvfx #gamedev

There are only 3 days left until the first Beginner Class session with @nibilli.bsky.social takes place. Tap into the world of VFX and try your hand at various disciplines with this guided training! www.vfxapprentice.com/courses/begi... #vfx #realtimevfx #rtvfx

There are only 3 days left until the Portfolio Bootcamp sale closes and the first session with @madosho.bsky.social takes place. Take your upcoming portfolio piece to the next level, refine your online presence, and demo reel! www.vfxapprentice.com/courses/port... #vfx #realtimevfx #rtvfx

❓Do your FX read against a light blue sky AND in a dark dungeon? Can players make out the tip of projectiles vs the sparkles you added? Focus the player's attention with additive particles and color balance. www.vfxapprentice.com/courses/colo... #gamedev #vfx #realtimevfx #rtvfx

💥 Our next Guided Training classes start on January 11th! Start learning VFX, or create your next Portfolio pieces with the guidance of industry professionals. Learn more about each Bootcamp: www.vfxapprentice.com/guided-live-... #vfx #realtimevfx #rtvfx #gamedev

🎉 Let’s celebrate the work our students have done during the last Bootcamp launch. We appreciate your talent, dedication, and enthusiasm! In the meantime, the seats for the next Beginner and Portfolio classes are open. Learn more about this term: www.vfxapprentice.com/guided-live-... #vfx #rtvfx

🧑‍🏫 Join Beginner Bootcamp with Gabriel Boileau! They are a Senior VFX Artist, whose credits include Horizon Zero Dawn, VALORANT, and most recently, World of Warcraft. ✨ The first session with Gabi is held on January 12th: www.vfxapprentice.com/courses/begi... #vfx #realtimevfx #rtvfx

🧑‍🏫 Join Beginner Bootcamp with Gabriel Boileau! They are a Senior VFX Artist, whose credits include Horizon Zero Dawn, VALORANT, and most recently, World of Warcraft. ✨ The first session with Gabi is held on January 12th: www.vfxapprentice.com/courses/begi... #vfx #realtimevfx #rtvfx

🏢 When applying to a studio, analyze the games they made. Keep that in mind when you develop your portfolio. Great episode of Devoted Speakeasy Podcast! You can watch the full version on their YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0J2... #vfxportfolio #gamedev #gameart #visualeffects #vfxcareer

Take a look at our contribution to Season 0 Finishers of 2XKO, created in collaboration with the incredibly talented team at Riot Games. Learn more here: tuataragames.com/work/2XKO #vfx #realtimevfx #2XKO

🔥 To understand fire, first study the overall shape and motion before looking at minor details. Take advantage of the Holiday Sale that lasts for just a few more days, and harness the elements! www.vfxapprentice.com/courses/elem... #gamedev #vfx #realtimevfx #rtvfx

💫 Meet De Andre Martin - one of the donors of the VFX-A Asset Library! He donated this VFX created in Unreal, and now our students have an opportunity to study and kitbash using the provided assets 💪 www.vfxapprentice.com/vfx-apprenti... #gamedev #vfx #realtimevfx #rtvfx

One of my first VFXs from 2025! It was fun :D It was for the ‘dark’ challenge on the RealtimeVFX forum. realtimevfx.com/t/wallcoeur-... #gamedev #indie #indiegame #2dvfx #animation #particlesystem #unity #RealtimeVFX #rtvfx #fx #vfx #game #cartoon

🧑‍🏫 Join Portfolio Bootcamp with @madosho.bsky.social - a Senior VFX Artist at Tuatara Games. His past work includes projects like My Hero Academia skins for Fortnite and DLC for Godfall. ⚡The first session with Sjors is held on January 11th: www.vfxapprentice.com/courses/port... #vfx #realtimevfx

⚡ Lightning flashes in the night sky, hitting its target with deadly precision. Take advantage of the Holiday Sale, and animate your own wizard spells! www.vfxapprentice.com/courses/anim... #gamedev #vfx #realtimevfx #rtvfx

🌊 Katie Stine is one of the donors of the VFX-A Asset Library - she donated these 4 VFX created in Unreal. Now our students have an opportunity to dig deeper into these FX and kitbash using the provided assets: www.vfxapprentice.com/vfx-apprenti... #gamedev #vfx #realtimevfx #rtvfx

🏗️ Work like a professional VFX Artist with our Asset Library! Learn why kitbashing is a universal practice in a studio setting, and how this approach can accelerate your learning journey: www.vfxapprentice.com/blog/kitbash... #gamedev #vfx #realtimevfx #rtvfx

🎉 Let’s celebrate the work our students have done during the last Bootcamp launch. We appreciate your talent, dedication, and enthusiasm! In the meantime, seats are available for the next Beginner and Portfolio classes. Learn more about this term: www.vfxapprentice.com/guided-live-... #vfx #rtvfx

👏 We are beyond thrilled to hear about the career advancements and opportunities our students have experienced this year! Check out the epic student VFX reel and see what kind of work you can create now with VFX Apprentice training: youtu.be/x1cCVpbTapc #gamedev #vfx #realtimevfx #rtvfx

💥 Our next Guided Training classes start on January 11th! Start learning VFX, or create your next Portfolio pieces with the guidance of industry professionals. Learn more about each Bootcamp: www.vfxapprentice.com/guided-live-... #vfx #realtimevfx #rtvfx #gamedev

🔢 Learn Unreal 5 with VFX Apprentice: The Power of Math and Blueprints Take advantage of the Holiday Sale, and master every aspect of UE5 & Unity! www.vfxapprentice.com/courses/magi... #gamedev #vfx #realtimevfx #rtvfx #ue5

💫 Meet Harmonie Duquesne - one of the donors of the VFX-A Asset Library! She donated these 3 VFX created in Unity, and now our students have an opportunity to dig deeper into these FX, and kitbash using the provided assets 💪 www.vfxapprentice.com/vfx-apprenti... #gamedev #vfx #realtimevfx #rtvfx

And that concludes the 2025 Charity Streams! Thank you to our presenters, moderators, organizers, and everyone who tuned in, donated, and supported us during the event. Together we helped raise over $5k for @childsplaycharity.bsky.social Happy holidays to all, and we look forward to the next one!

🎨 Learn Color Theory with David Shovlin: Why is color Value so important? Take advantage of the Holiday Sale and expand your understanding of color in VFX and art! www.vfxapprentice.com/courses/colo... #gamedev #vfx #realtimevfx #rtvfx

💡 Round and soft vs spikey and sharp - you don't need to speak shape language to feel its impact! Catch up on the timeless Shape Style Guide from Jason: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQDQ... #gamedev #vfx #realtimevfx #rtvfx

🐦‍🔥 Meet one of the artists featured in our Asset Library - @stormhound.bsky.social He shared a project of his League Fanart VFX with us, and our students can now study this effect, tinker with it, and kitbash using the provided assets! www.vfxapprentice.com/asset-librar... #vfx #realtimevfx #rtvfx

🐦‍🔥 Meet one of the artists featured in our Asset Library - @stormhound.bsky.social He shared a project of his League Fanart VFX with us, and our students can now study this effect, tinker with it, and kitbash using the provided assets! www.vfxapprentice.com/asset-librar... #vfx #realtimevfx #rtvfx

📦 Learn with VFX Apprentice: What is UV space, or UV mapping? Take advantage of the Holiday Sale and learn VFX Mesh creation in Blender! www.vfxapprentice.com/courses/mode... #gamedev #vfx #realtimevfx #rtvfx

🏗️ Work like a professional VFX Artist with our Asset Library! Learn why kitbashing is a universal practice in a studio setting, and how this approach can accelerate your learning journey: www.vfxapprentice.com/blog/kitbash... #gamedev #vfx #realtimevfx #rtvfx

🔥 FireBlast VFX by Rayane Saada www.artstation.com/artwork/gRlA2Z 🃏 Pokemon TCG - Fan Art VFX Unity by Nicolas Colaleo www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... #vfx #realtimevfx #rtvfx

💥 We're thrilled to reveal the newest resource we offer to our students - the Asset Library. Focus on honing the craft of VFX in just the same way you would working on a AAA game dev project! www.vfxapprentice.com/blog/kitbash... #gamedev #vfx #realtimevfx #rtvfx

Excited to see our mentor @madosho.bsky.social doing portfolio reviews during this Charity Stream! Make sure to save the date(s), and bring your VFX for feedback 👏

⌚ Good timing can make any effect more enjoyable to observe. Take advantage of the Holiday Sale, and animate 2D & 3D effects that feel powerful! www.vfxapprentice.com/courses/appl... #gamedev #vfx #realtimevfx #rtvfx

Black hole sketch, practice with substance designer #rtvfx #realtimevfx #gamedev #ue5

Check out these VFX in the name of #VFXFriday! 💫 Star Mana by Elias Ayberk www.artstation.com/artwork/P6wGmZ 🧙 Water Mage Skill VFX by Frank Machiami www.artstation.com/artwork/a0xrv0 🌊 In-game Cinematic RnD by Can Bayar www.artstation.com/artwork/lGPGaV #gamedev #vfx #realtimevfx #rtvfx

Hi #VFXFriday 👋Here's a waterfall VFX made in UE5

🤩 Enroll in cutting-edge 2D and 3D FX training for video games and animation with a 30% discount! Code HOLIDAY2025 is valid until the end of December: www.vfxapprentice.com/blog/all-acc... Stay tuned for new releases and exciting news in the coming weeks 💫 #gamedev #vfx #realtimevfx #rtvfx

🤩 Enroll in cutting-edge 2D and 3D FX training for video games and animation with a 30% discount! Code HOLIDAY2025 is valid until the end of December: www.vfxapprentice.com/blog/all-acc... Stay tuned for new releases and exciting news in the coming weeks 💫 #gamedev #vfx #realtimevfx #rtvfx

🎆 Our Holiday event is less than a day away. Prepare for greatness! Learn more about what's to come this holiday season with VFX Apprentice: www.vfxapprentice.com/blog/all-acc... #vfx #vfxschool #learnvfx #visualfx #rtvfx #vfxartists

🧑‍🏭 It doesn't hurt to apply for a job you may be underqualified for on paper. You can watch this full livestream with Keith Guerrette on our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/live/ievGhXm... #gamedev #vfx #realtimevfx #rtvfx

✨ Star Mana ✨ Haven’t shared in a while, so here’s something new. Had fun bringing this magical effect to life with clean shapes and smooth motion. Concept by Julie Lafeuille — check her profile for more awesome art! www.artstation.com/juf #vfx #realtimevfx #ue4 #ue5 #stylized

Heyaaa! After so long here's a study of Reinhardt's Shield from Overwatch :D Here's the link to the artstation post: www.artstation.com/artwork/gRDbxQ #ue5 #vfx #rtvfx

Flamethrower experiment for #vfxfriday ! 🔥 #VFX #realtimeVFX #gameart #gamedev