MadVFX
@madvfx.bsky.social
https://www.mad-vfx.com/ The place where mastery meets creativity
we're passionate about delivering top-notch educational experiences in real-time VFX. Join us to explore, learn, and excel in the exciting world of the games industry
we're passionate about delivering top-notch educational experiences in real-time VFX. Join us to explore, learn, and excel in the exciting world of the games industry
Our brand-new course "Plan, Build, Deliver" is available for Pre-Order right now! And we're dropping two discounts to celebrate!
- Code "madvfx25" → Get a 25% off the new course! - Valid until 17th of October
- Code "madvfx20" → Get a 20% off all our other courses! - Valid until 17th of October
- Code "madvfx25" → Get a 25% off the new course! - Valid until 17th of October
- Code "madvfx20" → Get a 20% off all our other courses! - Valid until 17th of October
October 6, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Our brand-new course "Plan, Build, Deliver" is available for Pre-Order right now! And we're dropping two discounts to celebrate!
- Code "madvfx25" → Get a 25% off the new course! - Valid until 17th of October
- Code "madvfx20" → Get a 20% off all our other courses! - Valid until 17th of October
- Code "madvfx25" → Get a 25% off the new course! - Valid until 17th of October
- Code "madvfx20" → Get a 20% off all our other courses! - Valid until 17th of October
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...
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...
September 26, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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...
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
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
September 18, 2025 at 9:29 AM
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
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.
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.
September 17, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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.
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.
September 15, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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...
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...
September 11, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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...
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
August 16, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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...
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...
August 10, 2025 at 8:46 AM
🚨 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...
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.
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.
July 4, 2025 at 6:55 AM
🚨 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.
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
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
July 1, 2025 at 3:59 AM
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
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
Reposted by MadVFX
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
Full Ep: youtu.be/5ipBWConKvo
June 11, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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
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...
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...
May 30, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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...
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...
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...
May 21, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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...
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
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
April 15, 2025 at 5:30 PM
💥 #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
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
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
April 3, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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
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
Join the Mad VFX Discord. We’re building cool stuff together.
discord.com/invite/c2yMk...
#realtimevfx #vfx #learning #gamedev #madvfx
April 1, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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
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
✨ For beginners & aspiring VFX artists
🌀 Create Fog, wind, rain, ambience
🎮 Designed for game-ready environments
🔗 www.mad-vfx.com
#VFX #gamedev #realtimeVFX #madvfx
March 31, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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
✨ 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...
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...
March 28, 2025 at 6:56 PM
#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...
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.
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.
March 21, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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.
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.
Reposted by MadVFX
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
@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
March 1, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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
@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
Reposted by MadVFX
March 1, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Reposted by MadVFX
Cube Transformation #vfxfriday with this piece created for the 🟨 challenge @madvfx.bsky.social
#UnrealEngine #rtvfx #UE5 #vfx
#UnrealEngine #rtvfx #UE5 #vfx
February 28, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Cube Transformation #vfxfriday with this piece created for the 🟨 challenge @madvfx.bsky.social
#UnrealEngine #rtvfx #UE5 #vfx
#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)
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)
February 21, 2025 at 9:09 AM
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)
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
A little tease before the challenge theme reveal
#realtimeVFX #VFX
February 20, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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
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 :)
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 :)
February 17, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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 :)
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 :)