VFX Apprentice
@vfxapprentice.bsky.social
💥 Stylized visual FX training for video games and animation. Join the rapidly growing community and start your FX journey today. https://bit.ly/4ioahkM
🔥 Learn to make big-budget stylized FX for TV and film like Netflix's Arcane, and how to adapt to medium and small-budget production. Milena Gonçalez explains the intricacies and guides us through the process of animating fire for each budget type: www.vfxapprentice.com/courses/2d-f...
#vfx #2dfx
#vfx #2dfx
November 12, 2025 at 4:42 PM
🔥 Learn to make big-budget stylized FX for TV and film like Netflix's Arcane, and how to adapt to medium and small-budget production. Milena Gonçalez explains the intricacies and guides us through the process of animating fire for each budget type: www.vfxapprentice.com/courses/2d-f...
#vfx #2dfx
#vfx #2dfx
⏳ Our students love the VFX-A Sandbox project to showcase their work and practice kitbashing with the provided assets!
You can get your hands on it as a part of an All Access subscription: www.vfxapprentice.com/all-access?u...
#gamedev #vfx #realtimevfx #rtvfx
You can get your hands on it as a part of an All Access subscription: www.vfxapprentice.com/all-access?u...
#gamedev #vfx #realtimevfx #rtvfx
November 11, 2025 at 4:33 PM
⏳ Our students love the VFX-A Sandbox project to showcase their work and practice kitbashing with the provided assets!
You can get your hands on it as a part of an All Access subscription: www.vfxapprentice.com/all-access?u...
#gamedev #vfx #realtimevfx #rtvfx
You can get your hands on it as a part of an All Access subscription: www.vfxapprentice.com/all-access?u...
#gamedev #vfx #realtimevfx #rtvfx
📅 3 more days left until we start Timing Workshop! Study the references you admire, practice timing with block-ins, make your effect stunning with professional guidance: www.vfxapprentice.com/timing-works...
And to celebrate #VFXFriday, here's an effect from the Timing Class 💥
#gamedev #vfx #rtvfx
And to celebrate #VFXFriday, here's an effect from the Timing Class 💥
#gamedev #vfx #rtvfx
November 7, 2025 at 3:45 PM
📅 3 more days left until we start Timing Workshop! Study the references you admire, practice timing with block-ins, make your effect stunning with professional guidance: www.vfxapprentice.com/timing-works...
And to celebrate #VFXFriday, here's an effect from the Timing Class 💥
#gamedev #vfx #rtvfx
And to celebrate #VFXFriday, here's an effect from the Timing Class 💥
#gamedev #vfx #rtvfx
💥 Take a look at this punchy Explosion VFX by Gustavo Dresch Rosa!
This and other works of this author are available on ArtStation: www.artstation.com/artwork/vbq2Ja
#gamedev #vfx #realtimevfx #rtvfx
This and other works of this author are available on ArtStation: www.artstation.com/artwork/vbq2Ja
#gamedev #vfx #realtimevfx #rtvfx
November 6, 2025 at 4:52 PM
💥 Take a look at this punchy Explosion VFX by Gustavo Dresch Rosa!
This and other works of this author are available on ArtStation: www.artstation.com/artwork/vbq2Ja
#gamedev #vfx #realtimevfx #rtvfx
This and other works of this author are available on ArtStation: www.artstation.com/artwork/vbq2Ja
#gamedev #vfx #realtimevfx #rtvfx
🧑🏫 Once a remarkable VFX Apprentice himself, Primož Femc now works as a VFX artist at various outsourcing studios like Room8 and Turatara. We are delighted to have him guide our upcoming Timing Workshop!
Some seats are still available: www.vfxapprentice.com/timing-works...
#gamedev #vfx #realtimevfx
Some seats are still available: www.vfxapprentice.com/timing-works...
#gamedev #vfx #realtimevfx
November 5, 2025 at 5:05 PM
🧑🏫 Once a remarkable VFX Apprentice himself, Primož Femc now works as a VFX artist at various outsourcing studios like Room8 and Turatara. We are delighted to have him guide our upcoming Timing Workshop!
Some seats are still available: www.vfxapprentice.com/timing-works...
#gamedev #vfx #realtimevfx
Some seats are still available: www.vfxapprentice.com/timing-works...
#gamedev #vfx #realtimevfx
"... solving timing and composition through a block-in during pre-production results in far faster and higher quality results for complex spell sequences." - Jason Keyser, mentoring the upcoming Timing Workshop
Full blog post about Timing in VFX:
realtimevfx.com/t/block-ins-...
#vfx #rtvfx
Full blog post about Timing in VFX:
realtimevfx.com/t/block-ins-...
#vfx #rtvfx
November 3, 2025 at 3:53 PM
"... solving timing and composition through a block-in during pre-production results in far faster and higher quality results for complex spell sequences." - Jason Keyser, mentoring the upcoming Timing Workshop
Full blog post about Timing in VFX:
realtimevfx.com/t/block-ins-...
#vfx #rtvfx
Full blog post about Timing in VFX:
realtimevfx.com/t/block-ins-...
#vfx #rtvfx
⚔️ Schwing!
Take a look at this Cyberpunk Slash VFX made by Sohan Dilusha (Zoin). Detailed breakdown and progression are showcased on the author's ArtStation: www.artstation.com/artwork/Overd6
#vfx #rtvfx #visualfx
Take a look at this Cyberpunk Slash VFX made by Sohan Dilusha (Zoin). Detailed breakdown and progression are showcased on the author's ArtStation: www.artstation.com/artwork/Overd6
#vfx #rtvfx #visualfx
October 30, 2025 at 4:24 PM
⚔️ Schwing!
Take a look at this Cyberpunk Slash VFX made by Sohan Dilusha (Zoin). Detailed breakdown and progression are showcased on the author's ArtStation: www.artstation.com/artwork/Overd6
#vfx #rtvfx #visualfx
Take a look at this Cyberpunk Slash VFX made by Sohan Dilusha (Zoin). Detailed breakdown and progression are showcased on the author's ArtStation: www.artstation.com/artwork/Overd6
#vfx #rtvfx #visualfx
🧊 Block-in paves a way for your final effect to feel punchy and satisfying
From working with reference to block-ins, to the final effect and kitbashing: see what you learn in a 4-week workshop dedicated to mastering VFX timing with us! www.vfxapprentice.com/timing-works...
#gamedev #vfx #realtimevfx
From working with reference to block-ins, to the final effect and kitbashing: see what you learn in a 4-week workshop dedicated to mastering VFX timing with us! www.vfxapprentice.com/timing-works...
#gamedev #vfx #realtimevfx
October 29, 2025 at 4:29 PM
🧊 Block-in paves a way for your final effect to feel punchy and satisfying
From working with reference to block-ins, to the final effect and kitbashing: see what you learn in a 4-week workshop dedicated to mastering VFX timing with us! www.vfxapprentice.com/timing-works...
#gamedev #vfx #realtimevfx
From working with reference to block-ins, to the final effect and kitbashing: see what you learn in a 4-week workshop dedicated to mastering VFX timing with us! www.vfxapprentice.com/timing-works...
#gamedev #vfx #realtimevfx
☢️ Check out this Toxic Beam VFX made by Matthew Owers, breakdown also available on ArtStation:
www.artstation.com/artwork/EzoPq0
#gamedev #vfx #realtimevfx #rtvfx
www.artstation.com/artwork/EzoPq0
#gamedev #vfx #realtimevfx #rtvfx
October 28, 2025 at 6:20 PM
☢️ Check out this Toxic Beam VFX made by Matthew Owers, breakdown also available on ArtStation:
www.artstation.com/artwork/EzoPq0
#gamedev #vfx #realtimevfx #rtvfx
www.artstation.com/artwork/EzoPq0
#gamedev #vfx #realtimevfx #rtvfx
🧑🏫 Our Timing Workshop is led by Jason Keyser! He has worked as a VFX artist for 13 years and has animated for Netflix's Arlo, League of Legends, and TFT.
Get into the nitty-gritty of Timing for VFX, and let industry professionals guide you through: www.vfxapprentice.com/timing-works...
#gamedev #vfx
Get into the nitty-gritty of Timing for VFX, and let industry professionals guide you through: www.vfxapprentice.com/timing-works...
#gamedev #vfx
October 27, 2025 at 4:53 PM
🧑🏫 Our Timing Workshop is led by Jason Keyser! He has worked as a VFX artist for 13 years and has animated for Netflix's Arlo, League of Legends, and TFT.
Get into the nitty-gritty of Timing for VFX, and let industry professionals guide you through: www.vfxapprentice.com/timing-works...
#gamedev #vfx
Get into the nitty-gritty of Timing for VFX, and let industry professionals guide you through: www.vfxapprentice.com/timing-works...
#gamedev #vfx
⌚ Great art takes skill, time, and patience!
Watch the full livestream with Jason and Keith on our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/live/ievGhXm...
#vfx #rtvfx #gamedev
Watch the full livestream with Jason and Keith on our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/live/ievGhXm...
#vfx #rtvfx #gamedev
October 20, 2025 at 3:20 PM
⌚ Great art takes skill, time, and patience!
Watch the full livestream with Jason and Keith on our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/live/ievGhXm...
#vfx #rtvfx #gamedev
Watch the full livestream with Jason and Keith on our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/live/ievGhXm...
#vfx #rtvfx #gamedev
💥 This #VFXFriday, we bring you a punchy explosion created by @srrafles.bsky.social, from our upcoming Timing Workshop!
Later this year, we're diving into the fundamentals of timing in VFX. Be the first to know when the seats are available: www.vfxapprentice.com/timing-works...
#vfx #rtvfx
Later this year, we're diving into the fundamentals of timing in VFX. Be the first to know when the seats are available: www.vfxapprentice.com/timing-works...
#vfx #rtvfx
October 17, 2025 at 2:54 PM
💥 This #VFXFriday, we bring you a punchy explosion created by @srrafles.bsky.social, from our upcoming Timing Workshop!
Later this year, we're diving into the fundamentals of timing in VFX. Be the first to know when the seats are available: www.vfxapprentice.com/timing-works...
#vfx #rtvfx
Later this year, we're diving into the fundamentals of timing in VFX. Be the first to know when the seats are available: www.vfxapprentice.com/timing-works...
#vfx #rtvfx
#flipbooktober2025 reached the middle, and our community is buzzing with gorgeous animations! Check out the submissions on our server: discord.com/channels/727...
💜 And throwback to #flipbooktober2023 for inspiration:
#vfx #framebyframe
💜 And throwback to #flipbooktober2023 for inspiration:
#vfx #framebyframe
October 16, 2025 at 4:27 PM
#flipbooktober2025 reached the middle, and our community is buzzing with gorgeous animations! Check out the submissions on our server: discord.com/channels/727...
💜 And throwback to #flipbooktober2023 for inspiration:
#vfx #framebyframe
💜 And throwback to #flipbooktober2023 for inspiration:
#vfx #framebyframe
❤️🔥 Houdini & EmberGen Bootcamp is starting in three days, and there are only two spots left! We can't wait to dive into the new content and assignments with you 💪
bit.ly/41pJTAB
#vfx #realtimevfx
bit.ly/41pJTAB
#vfx #realtimevfx
October 14, 2025 at 3:31 PM
❤️🔥 Houdini & EmberGen Bootcamp is starting in three days, and there are only two spots left! We can't wait to dive into the new content and assignments with you 💪
bit.ly/41pJTAB
#vfx #realtimevfx
bit.ly/41pJTAB
#vfx #realtimevfx
🎨 Color Theory: Why is color Value so important in VFX?
💡 Pro-tip! Use a built-in Windows feature to check the values for the content on your screen quickly:
In Accessibility (Win11) / Ease of Access (Win10) > Color Filters, enable the shortcut and set the filter to Greyscale.
#vfx #gamedev
💡 Pro-tip! Use a built-in Windows feature to check the values for the content on your screen quickly:
In Accessibility (Win11) / Ease of Access (Win10) > Color Filters, enable the shortcut and set the filter to Greyscale.
#vfx #gamedev
October 13, 2025 at 3:43 PM
🎆 Let’s celebrate what our apprentices have made earlier this year for the Houdini & EmberGen training. We couldn't be happier with the progress everyone has made!
The next Houdini & EmberGen Bootcamp is just around the corner:
www.vfxapprentice.com/houdini-embe...
#vfx #rtvfx
The next Houdini & EmberGen Bootcamp is just around the corner:
www.vfxapprentice.com/houdini-embe...
#vfx #rtvfx
October 10, 2025 at 2:27 PM
🎆 Let’s celebrate what our apprentices have made earlier this year for the Houdini & EmberGen training. We couldn't be happier with the progress everyone has made!
The next Houdini & EmberGen Bootcamp is just around the corner:
www.vfxapprentice.com/houdini-embe...
#vfx #rtvfx
The next Houdini & EmberGen Bootcamp is just around the corner:
www.vfxapprentice.com/houdini-embe...
#vfx #rtvfx
🗓️ It's been a week since #Flipbooktober2025 began - so many more topics to animate!
Check out the results of last year's Flipbooktober challenge and get inspired ✨
#framebyframe #vfx #flipbooktober
Check out the results of last year's Flipbooktober challenge and get inspired ✨
#framebyframe #vfx #flipbooktober
October 9, 2025 at 3:45 PM
🗓️ It's been a week since #Flipbooktober2025 began - so many more topics to animate!
Check out the results of last year's Flipbooktober challenge and get inspired ✨
#framebyframe #vfx #flipbooktober
Check out the results of last year's Flipbooktober challenge and get inspired ✨
#framebyframe #vfx #flipbooktober
💥 Realistic or stylized, any VFX needs snappy timing to shine.
⌚ Later this year, we're launching our first Timing Workshop! Bring your fundamentals to a professional level in just four weeks: www.vfxapprentice.com/timing-works...
#vfx #rtvfx
⌚ Later this year, we're launching our first Timing Workshop! Bring your fundamentals to a professional level in just four weeks: www.vfxapprentice.com/timing-works...
#vfx #rtvfx
October 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
💥 Realistic or stylized, any VFX needs snappy timing to shine.
⌚ Later this year, we're launching our first Timing Workshop! Bring your fundamentals to a professional level in just four weeks: www.vfxapprentice.com/timing-works...
#vfx #rtvfx
⌚ Later this year, we're launching our first Timing Workshop! Bring your fundamentals to a professional level in just four weeks: www.vfxapprentice.com/timing-works...
#vfx #rtvfx
Meet Diana Simonyan - she mentors the upcoming Houdini & EmberGen Bootcamp!
Diana outsourced effects for several games, including Baldur's Gate 3. Currently, she works at
Digital Extremes as a VFX Artist on Warframe.
🔥 Learn more about the Bootcamp:
www.vfxapprentice.com/houdini-embe...
Diana outsourced effects for several games, including Baldur's Gate 3. Currently, she works at
Digital Extremes as a VFX Artist on Warframe.
🔥 Learn more about the Bootcamp:
www.vfxapprentice.com/houdini-embe...
October 3, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Meet Diana Simonyan - she mentors the upcoming Houdini & EmberGen Bootcamp!
Diana outsourced effects for several games, including Baldur's Gate 3. Currently, she works at
Digital Extremes as a VFX Artist on Warframe.
🔥 Learn more about the Bootcamp:
www.vfxapprentice.com/houdini-embe...
Diana outsourced effects for several games, including Baldur's Gate 3. Currently, she works at
Digital Extremes as a VFX Artist on Warframe.
🔥 Learn more about the Bootcamp:
www.vfxapprentice.com/houdini-embe...
💥 This #VFXFriday, we want to share two amazing VFX from our new Bootcamp, made by Diana Simonyan and Mustafa Al Obaidi.
The next launch of an updated Houdini & EmberGen Bootcamp is on October 17th, a few spots are still available! www.vfxapprentice.com/houdini-embe...
The next launch of an updated Houdini & EmberGen Bootcamp is on October 17th, a few spots are still available! www.vfxapprentice.com/houdini-embe...
September 26, 2025 at 5:51 PM
💥 This #VFXFriday, we want to share two amazing VFX from our new Bootcamp, made by Diana Simonyan and Mustafa Al Obaidi.
The next launch of an updated Houdini & EmberGen Bootcamp is on October 17th, a few spots are still available! www.vfxapprentice.com/houdini-embe...
The next launch of an updated Houdini & EmberGen Bootcamp is on October 17th, a few spots are still available! www.vfxapprentice.com/houdini-embe...
🔥 Houdini & EmberGen Bootcamp is back! Extended to an 8-week guided training experience: dive into EmberGen (JangaFX) and Houdini (@sidefx.bsky.social), VATs, 6-point lighting, and learn other handy tricks with @dianasimonyan.bsky.social
www.vfxapprentice.com/blog/houdini...
#vfx #realtimevfx
www.vfxapprentice.com/blog/houdini...
#vfx #realtimevfx
September 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM
🔥 Houdini & EmberGen Bootcamp is back! Extended to an 8-week guided training experience: dive into EmberGen (JangaFX) and Houdini (@sidefx.bsky.social), VATs, 6-point lighting, and learn other handy tricks with @dianasimonyan.bsky.social
www.vfxapprentice.com/blog/houdini...
#vfx #realtimevfx
www.vfxapprentice.com/blog/houdini...
#vfx #realtimevfx
💥 Here are some works of our students from the last Houdini & EmberGen Bootcamp launch! @sidefx.bsky.social @jangafx.bsky.social
And happy #vfxfriday to those who VFX 💪
#rtvfx #particlesim
And happy #vfxfriday to those who VFX 💪
#rtvfx #particlesim
September 19, 2025 at 2:58 PM
💥 Here are some works of our students from the last Houdini & EmberGen Bootcamp launch! @sidefx.bsky.social @jangafx.bsky.social
And happy #vfxfriday to those who VFX 💪
#rtvfx #particlesim
And happy #vfxfriday to those who VFX 💪
#rtvfx #particlesim
🎮 Learning to implement your VFX in game will be a huge boon when applying to studios!
Watch the full livestream with Jason and Keith on our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/live/ievGhXm...
#vfx #rtvfx
Watch the full livestream with Jason and Keith on our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/live/ievGhXm...
#vfx #rtvfx
September 15, 2025 at 5:59 PM
🎮 Learning to implement your VFX in game will be a huge boon when applying to studios!
Watch the full livestream with Jason and Keith on our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/live/ievGhXm...
#vfx #rtvfx
Watch the full livestream with Jason and Keith on our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/live/ievGhXm...
#vfx #rtvfx
Hey, it's #VFXFriday again! 🥳
If you see this, quote-post your slash ⚔️ or fire 🔥 effect. We're sharing both, made by @srrafles.bsky.social for our Attacks: Production-Level FX Breakdowns series 👏
www.vfxapprentice.com/courses/atta...
#rtvfx #VFX
If you see this, quote-post your slash ⚔️ or fire 🔥 effect. We're sharing both, made by @srrafles.bsky.social for our Attacks: Production-Level FX Breakdowns series 👏
www.vfxapprentice.com/courses/atta...
#rtvfx #VFX
September 12, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Hey, it's #VFXFriday again! 🥳
If you see this, quote-post your slash ⚔️ or fire 🔥 effect. We're sharing both, made by @srrafles.bsky.social for our Attacks: Production-Level FX Breakdowns series 👏
www.vfxapprentice.com/courses/atta...
#rtvfx #VFX
If you see this, quote-post your slash ⚔️ or fire 🔥 effect. We're sharing both, made by @srrafles.bsky.social for our Attacks: Production-Level FX Breakdowns series 👏
www.vfxapprentice.com/courses/atta...
#rtvfx #VFX