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VFX Apprentice

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💥 Stylized visual FX training for video games and animation. Join the rapidly growing community and start your FX journey today. bit.ly/4ioahkM

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VFX Apprentice @vfxapprentice.bsky.social · 13h
Catch up on what flipbooks are and how they're used in games: www.vfxapprentice.com/blog/what-ar... #GameDev #VFX
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What are Flipbooks and How are Flipbooks Used in Game FX?
Learn what flipbooks are, and how game engines use the classic animation flipbook to render animated textures inside of video game visual effects.
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VFX Apprentice @vfxapprentice.bsky.social · 13h
It's time, people 👻🎃 This year we're hosting #Flipbooktober2026 once again on our Discord server. Feel free to hop on and start animating tomorrow: discord.gg/Rb62W8agyc #FramebyFrame #VFX #Animation #GameDev
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VFX Apprentice @vfxapprentice.bsky.social · 18h
Practice painting ground cracks, dissolve maps, and other essentials. Build reusable texture assets that define your VFX style. Learn texture workflows from David Treacy. It's not only about hand-painted textures, but also about implementing them in real-time materials. #TechArt #UnrealEngine #VFX
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VFX Apprentice @vfxapprentice.bsky.social · 18h
Build high-quality, volumetric flipbooks that add instant personality to your VFX. Approach shape design, color, and composition like a seasoned professional. Learn from Alex Redfish, known for stylized FX work on Valorant and 2XKO. #FrameByFrame #VFX
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VFX Apprentice @vfxapprentice.bsky.social · 18h
Shapes, colors, and composition are the bread and butter of stylized effects. That is what weeks 4 and 5 are all about in the Stylized Class 🧵 Kicking off on October 19th: www.vfxapprentice.com/courses/styl... #GameDev #RealTimeVFX
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VFX Apprentice @vfxapprentice.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Magic Beam by Renzo Solorzano Created using Unity, Blender and Photoshop www.artstation.com/artwork/1xKeV3 #RealtimeVFX #Unity3D #GameDev
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VFX Apprentice @vfxapprentice.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Hand-painted acid rain VFX by Vladyslav Horobets Created using Unity, Krita, and Blender www.artstation.com/artwork/P6JZl8 #VFXArt #GameVFX #Unity3D
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VFX Apprentice @vfxapprentice.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Porcelain Lissandra, League of Legends by Jose Estrada www.artstation.com/artwork/klae10 #LeagueOfLegends #VFX #GameDev
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VFX Apprentice @vfxapprentice.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
We're incredibly proud of the work our students did during the Professional VFX Portfolio class! So much work went into creating and polishing these effects. #GameDev #VFX #Unreal #Unity #RealTimeVFX
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VFX Apprentice @vfxapprentice.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
VFX Sequence by Axel Mortensen #VFX #GameDev
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VFX Apprentice @vfxapprentice.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Sjors de Laat @madosho.bsky.social is getting ready to mentor the next launch in mid-October. In just 8 weeks, make your portfolio stand out, hone your skills, and prepare to apply for jobs with your new, polished demo reel. Learn more about the curriculum: www.vfxapprentice.com/courses/port...
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VFX Portfolio Bootcamp | Guided VFX Training
This intermediate bootcamp is designed for VFX artists looking to hone their skills and prepare their portfolio for a career in the VFX industry.
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VFX Apprentice @vfxapprentice.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Here are some incredible effects our students created during the Professional VFX Portfolio class. Our mentors worked together with the group to develop the best final versions 🎉 #GameDev #VFX #Unreal #Unity #RealTimeVFX
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VFX Apprentice @vfxapprentice.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
BTW, our next cohort, mentored by Sjors de Laat, kicks off October 18th. In just 8 weeks, make your portfolio stand out from the competition, hone your skills, and prepare to apply for jobs with your new, polished demo reel! Sign-ups are live: www.vfxapprentice.com/courses/port...
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VFX Portfolio Bootcamp | Guided VFX Training
This intermediate bootcamp is designed for VFX artists looking to hone their skills and prepare their portfolio for a career in the VFX industry.
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VFX Apprentice @vfxapprentice.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
We're incredibly proud of the work our students did during the Professional VFX Portfolio class! So much work went into creating and polishing these effects. #GameDev #VFX #Unreal #Unity #RealTimeVFX
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VFX Apprentice @vfxapprentice.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Clear AOE helps maintain competitive integrity in the most intense gameplay moments. Our guide breaks down how VFX artists use color theory, shape language, and visual tricks to make multiplayer battlefields instantly readable: www.vfxapprentice.com/blog/area-of... #GameDev #TechArt #RealTimeVFX
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VFX Apprentice @vfxapprentice.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
A look inside Week 1 of our Timing Class: rigorous analysis and precise calculations 🧮 By breaking down complex timing and structural frames, these artists extract actionable production expertise to accelerate their growth as VFX professionals. #VisualEffects #VFXArtist #GameDevelopment #TechArt
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VFX Apprentice @vfxapprentice.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
A look inside Week 1 of our Timing Class: rigorous analysis and precise calculations 🧮 Our students selected their own production references to reverse-engineer and deeply understand the professional workflows of high-end studios. #VisualEffects #VFXArtist #GameDevelopment #TechArt
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VFX Apprentice @vfxapprentice.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Perhaps in the future, but for now, we keep them as mentored classes. We do offer other on-demand training materials with weekly mentor check-ins.
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VFX Apprentice @vfxapprentice.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
www.vfxapprentice.com/courses/styl...
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Stylized VFX in Unreal Engine | VFX Apprentice Mentored Course
Advanced VFX course for stylized effects for games. Build real-time VFX in Unreal Engine with live art direction and critique. Dive into industry-standard pipelines, apply advanced theory, and refine ...
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VFX Apprentice @vfxapprentice.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Here's what our Stylized VFX in Unreal students graduated with at the last launch. Our mentors are already prepping for the next cohort this October 🎉 #GameDev #VFX #Unreal
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VFX Apprentice @vfxapprentice.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Round and soft vs. spiky and sharp - you don't need to speak shape language to feel its impact! Learn how to fix boring shapes with Jason's classic Shape Style Guide: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQDQ... #VFX #RealTimeVFX #GameDev
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VFX Apprentice @vfxapprentice.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Fire Pillars sketch by Tea_FX #Unreal #VFX #GameDev
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VFX Apprentice @vfxapprentice.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
How does Genshin Impact achieve its iconic, snappy combat feel? They rely on clever technical art tricks rather than heavy physics to craft its legendary VFX. Deconstruct the magic behind the stylized combat: bit.ly/4h1Iw4f #GenshinImpact #VFX #TechArt #GameDev #AnimeVFX
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VFX Apprentice @vfxapprentice.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
How does Genshin Impact achieve its iconic, snappy combat feel? They rely on clever technical art tricks rather than heavy physics to craft its legendary VFX. Deconstruct the magic behind the stylized combat: bit.ly/4h1Iw4f #GenshinImpact #VFX #TechArt #GameDev #AnimeVFX
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VFX Apprentice @vfxapprentice.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
www.artstation.com/artwork/L4EYo0
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Chromatic Surge, Florian Dury
I've been trying to get that Lost Ark vibe for a long time, might do more of those, Enjoy! This work is also featured in the VSQUAD studio portfolio for demonstration purposes. I collaborate with the...
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VFX Apprentice @vfxapprentice.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Chromatic Surge by Florian Dury Made using Unity, Photoshop, Blender, After Effects, and Substance 3D Designer #Unity #VFX #GameDev
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VFX Apprentice @vfxapprentice.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
www.artstation.com/artwork/O3yKNJ
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Anime Sci-fi Gunner VFX, Can Bayar
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VFX Apprentice @vfxapprentice.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Anime Sci-Fi Gunner VFX by Can Bayar Created using Unreal Engine, Clip Studio Paint, Blender, Houdini, and Substance Designer #GameDev #VFX #UE5
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Tuatara @tuataragames.com · 17/09/2026
In collaboration with Riot Games, we contributed VFX work to the Blackthorn Collection in #VALORANT for the Classic, Marshal and Guardian. See more of the work here: tuataragames.com/work/valorant #realtimevfx #gamedev
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VFX Apprentice @vfxapprentice.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Area of Effect (AoE) spells are just as critical to a game’s identity as character design. 🪄 Whether balancing 3D hitboxes or designing clear visual outlines, learn how top artists craft stunning, high-performance AoE indicators. www.vfxapprentice.com/blog/area-of... #GameDev #VFX #TechArt
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The VFX Artist's Guide to Area of Effect - What is AOE?
The Area of Effect refers to an ability or spell that can affect multiple targets within a specific designated area. Let's learn how to create AOE VFX in games!
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VFX Apprentice @vfxapprentice.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
www.artstation.com/artwork/XgD3DR
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VFX Design #01✨, Julie Lafeuille
Made during an incredible workshop At Artside School, we learned how to do VFX of various elements ! It was incredibly fun and made me decide to make it my second specialization in the futur 🌟 Thank y...
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VFX Apprentice @vfxapprentice.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
💫 Elemental VFX Designs by Julie Lafeuille #VFX #ConceptArt
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VFX Apprentice @vfxapprentice.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
www.artstation.com/artwork/xDXbmr
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Mizuchi Shield - UE5 VFX + Breakdown, Thomas Corvée
Hello there, long time no see! I finally found some time to make this personal project I had in mind since the Dragon's Rise challenge! I fell in love with the amazing concept of Jean-Luc Kol https:/...
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VFX Apprentice @vfxapprentice.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Mizuchi Shield by Thomas Corvée Created using Unreal Engine 5, Photoshop, Blender and Mixamo #UE5 #VFX #GameDev
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VFX Apprentice @vfxapprentice.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
A throwback to these incredible Flamethrower VFX by Ivan Boyko, created using Adobe Animate 🔥 #VFX #2DVFX #FrameByFrame #Animate #GameDev
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VFX Apprentice @vfxapprentice.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Dive deep into: • Caustics, flow-maps, and parallax occlusion • Blueprint interactions and vertex offsets • Real-time optimization best practices for UE5 Spots are limited. Elevate your production workflows starting today: www.vfxapprentice.com/courses/adva... #UnrealEngine #VFX #TechArt #GameDev
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Advanced Unreal Shaders | VFX Apprentice Mentored Course
This advanced UE Shader course is perfect to expand your skills in Unreal Engine shaders! Learn to set up Caustics, Parallax Occlusion, Refractions, and more.
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VFX Apprentice @vfxapprentice.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
💥 LAST CHANCE: Advanced Shader Class starts TODAY at 7 PM CDT 💥 See what our students created in this class! Master the intermediate-to-advanced technical toolkit top studios use to create satisfying, high-fidelity VFX in production. #UnrealEngine #UE5 #VFX #TechArt #GameDev
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VFX Apprentice @vfxapprentice.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
🧊 Build advanced shaders in Unreal and learn the best practices with live art direction and critique. Our mentor Ashley Lyons (Borderlands 3&4) is ready to take off with the new group tomorrow! You can still join in: www.vfxapprentice.com/courses/adva... #TechArt #GameDev #VFX #UnrealEngine
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VFX Apprentice @vfxapprentice.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Your effects should feel rewarding even in greybox. This is what our students do during the Timing class: plan timing with block-in, tweak it until the effect hits the spot. A few spots are still available: www.vfxapprentice.com/courses/inte... #GameVFX #GameDev #TechArt #RealtimeVFX
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VFX Apprentice @vfxapprentice.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
We kick off in a few hours! Jason Keyser and Mia Yang are getting ready to meet the group and host the first session 🧑‍🏫 Some spots are still available. Once we start, enrollment is closed until next year: www.vfxapprentice.com/courses/inte... #GameDev #VFX
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Intensity Timing for Games | VFX Apprentice Mentored Course
Add the punch your game VFX are missing. Timing is a difficult fundamental to master. Learn the difference between average effects and intense real-time impacts.
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VFX Therapy @vfxtherapy.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Stylized beach shader by @LirazLinzen, where CG code meets sun, sand, and sea. A little experiment in art + programming. Always learning, always experimenting. 🌊 #vfx #techart
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LumosLogica @lumoslogica.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Having fun with Curl Noise Force, mesh orientation, and facing modes in Niagara 🌀 Love how much motion character comes out of combining these simple forces 😍 @unrealengine.bsky.social @vfxapprentice.bsky.social #UnrealEngine #Niagara #VFX #GameDev #TechArt #RealTimeVFX #UE5
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VFX Apprentice @vfxapprentice.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
www.artstation.com/artwork/dL0z4x
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Last Flag VFX Concepts 02, Geoffrey Amesse
Vfx concepts I did for Last Flag
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VFX Apprentice @vfxapprentice.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Last Flag VFX Concepts by Geoffrey Amesse #VFX #ConceptArt #VFXFriday
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VFX Apprentice @vfxapprentice.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Gearbox Software VFX Lead Ashley Lyons is guiding our upcoming Advanced Shader class. Learn production-proven techniques directly from a veteran who shapes AAA worlds. A few seats are still available, starting September 15th: www.vfxapprentice.com/courses/adva... #TechArt #UE5 #RealTimeVFX #GameDev
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VFX Apprentice @vfxapprentice.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
"As long as you still keep the passion and love doing it, it doesn't matter if you progress a little bit slower." - Mia Yang, a mentor of the upcoming Timing Class. A few seats are still available, starting September 14th: www.vfxapprentice.com/courses/inte... #VFXArtist #RealTimeVFX #GameDev
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VFX Apprentice @vfxapprentice.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
What is competitive integrity in video games, and how can VFX make or break it? #VFX #GameDev
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VFX Apprentice @vfxapprentice.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Here's what our students created during the Advanced Unreal Shaders class. Want to learn the intermediate technical toolkit for VFX in production? Join the next launch, starting September 15th: www.vfxapprentice.com/courses/adva... #UnrealEngine5 #TechArt
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VFX Apprentice @vfxapprentice.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Shifting to a player-first perspective changes everything. If your game prioritizes high-fidelity, punchy, and deeply satisfying AAA immersive effects over pure stylization, players will feel the impact. #GameDev #VFX #Gaming
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VFX Apprentice @vfxapprentice.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
📈 During Week 1 of the Timing class, we will learn methods to analyze VFX intensity, visualize it clearly, and start building your own library of stylish, punchy references. Starting in 2 days: www.vfxapprentice.com/courses/inte... #VFX #RealTimeVFX #GameDev #Animation
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