🤔 Spritesheets or flipbooks? Both have multiple frames in a single texture, but for spritesheets, these frames do not play in sequence. It allows for a varied randomized effect vs. a looping animation you get from a flipbook! More about flipbooks: www.vfxapprentice.com/blog/what-ar... #gamedev #vfx

A simple disintegration effect using only a material and no particles. By combining alpha erosion with a noise mask and world position offset, you can push the effect further. Here the vertices rotate along their normals while the mesh erodes away. #gamedev #VFX #realtimeVFX #UnrealEngine5

If you are a fan of Baldur's Gate 3, Warframe, or realistic games and want to learn how to create VFX for them, you have to join this class! @dianasimonyan.bsky.social is the best teacher you can wish for, providing a ton of industry insights and cool tricks! www.vfxapprentice.com/houdini-embe...

Here are the amazing VFX by our students from the last Houdini & EmberGen class launch. Discover what you can create with professional guidance and the industry-standard tools! First class on March 26th: www.vfxapprentice.com/houdini-embe... #houdinivfx #EmberGen #vfx #realtimevfx #gamedev

⏳ Timing is what happens between your first and last frames of animation, and is best seen when all other visuals are removed. In this blog post, we took on a task to break down this concept! www.vfxapprentice.com/blog/the-sou... #gamedev #vfx

Incredible work

This #VFXFriday, we’re shining a spotlight on some incredible work shared in our Discord community! Kudos to all the talented artists: your creations are amazing 🎉 Be sure to check out their ArtStation pages and show them some love 🩵 www.vfxapprentice.com/blog/vfx-fri... #gamedev #vfx #vfxshowcase

💥Implement impact frames in your burst VFX for that extra punch! One of our students made a handy guide on how to do that: www.artstation.com/artwork/n0mJmK #rtvfx #impactvfx #unrealengine #blender #3Dartist #gamedev

Here's what our Apprentices have created during the previous Houdini & EmberGen classes💥 Plan for the upcoming launch on March 26th: 1) @dianasimonyan.bsky.social teaches you the tools, tips, and tricks 2) You blow stuff up and make it look immaculate! www.vfxapprentice.com/houdini-embe... #vfx

If you're curious about what you're truly capable of with the right tools and mentorship, this is your moment. Sign-ups for Houdini & EmberGen class are open: become a procedural VFX artist in 8 weeks! @jangafx.bsky.social @sidefx.bsky.social #vfx #realtimevfx #gamedev

🚨 New class alert! 💥 Learn how to create professional Stylized VFX in Unreal Engine 5: an 8-week advanced cohort for mid-level VFX artists who already know the tools and are ready to ship at a higher level. youtu.be/cR9i0Em37eQ #gamedev #vfx #rtvfx #realtimevfx

🚨 New class alert! 💥 Learn how to create professional Stylized VFX in Unreal Engine 5: an 8-week advanced cohort for mid-level VFX artists who already know the tools and are ready to ship at a higher level. youtu.be/cR9i0Em37eQ #gamedev #vfx #rtvfx #realtimevfx

"⁨⁨⁨⁨This VFX was created as part of a Riot Games competition, where I focused on designing a new effect inspired by the Space Groove theme from League of Legends." Get ideas and techniques from the provided projects. Give yourself the tools for professional growth, have fun exploring! #vfx #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

"This project was made to improve my portfolio. I saw a concept by Nick Maarschalkerweerd and wanted to create my own version." If you would like to study these effects, feel free to do so - these three projects are currently available to all our students. #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! #gamedev #vfx #realtimevfx #rtvfx

⚡This one simple technique makes a huge difference in the composition of your lightning VFX! Learn how to make flipbooks like this on your own: www.vfxapprentice.com/courses/anim... #gamedev #vfx #realtimevfx #rtvfx

Get access to our industry-standard Asset Library: pull ideas and techniques from the provided projects. Give yourself the tools for professional growth, and have fun exploring! 🆕 VFX added this month: www.vfxapprentice.com/asset-librar... #gamedev #vfx #realtimevfx #rtvfx

🌊 "I spent a lot of time looking at references and hand-painting the dissolve textures so the splashes feel just right." These VFX by Katie Stine are an amazing opportunity for you to learn from! Available to our students in the Asset Library. #gamedev #vfx #realtimevfx

"Pixel perfection! 🖥️✨ @RomanChacornac's arcsin(sin(x)) trick unlocks buttery-smooth dither gradients in Unity. #UnityVFX #PixelArt #shaderbreakdown "

💫 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 💪 #vfx #gamedev #vfxapprentice #vfxartists #realtimevfx #vfx

Happy #VFXFriday folks! ❄️ Aurora's Retaliation by Hekaite www.artstation.com/artwork/qJWWOz 💥 Sci-Fi Tech VFX by João Murat www.artstation.com/artwork/1N0d9q ☃️ Snow Globe by Elias Ayberk www.artstation.com/artwork/6LrRbr #gamedev #vfx #realtimevfx #rtvfx

It is a bit late for Halloween but I still wanted to create this effect! I used one of my works made for #flipbooktober of @vfxapprentice.bsky.social as a basic idea! Full post : www.artstation.com/artwork/oJNqd4 #vfx #rtfx #VFXFriday #visualeffect

😎 One of the key benefits of cel shading is that it can make 3D objects look more like traditional 2D art, which can be useful for creating a specific visual style or for emphasizing certain aspects of a game or animation. www.vfxapprentice.com/blog/cel-sha... #gamedev #vfx #realtimevfx #rtvfx

A Hit Impact effect for the elemental studies #gamedev #indiedev #vfx #rtvfx #ue5 #niagara #vfxapprentice

🤔 What is the shape frequency threshold in VFX, and why should you implement this principle in your work? Catch up on the timeless Shape Style Guide from Jason: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQDQ... #gamedev #vfx #realtimevfx #rtvfx

🥕☃️❄️ #vfx #realtimevfx #snow #UnrealEngine #ue4 #ue5 #stylized

Did you know you can animate your FX in 🅿Photoshop? We will show you how in this FREE lesson by David Hall! Watch now in our Free VFX Training, along with the Photoshop for VFX basics course: www.vfxapprentice.com/free-vfx-tra... #vfx #realtimevfx #framebyframe

Stylized campfire effect finished #gamedev #indiedev #vfx #rtvfx #ue5 #niagara #vfxapprentice

Renate Noel-Tagoe (AKA Insert Cat) has decided to share the results of her hard work with the community, and now you can study three of her VFX in the Asset Library! 🫧 The biggest, most impressive piece is this Bubble Attack effect: #vfx #realtimevfx #UNREAL #UE5

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

📝 1. Get a job as a VFX artist; 2. Make friends with your game designer; 3. Make magic together! You can watch this full livestream with Keith Guerrette on our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/live/ievGhXm... #vfx #realtimevfx #rtvfx

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