π₯Let's draw fire! pt.2. Featuring the short animated film "Alight" (2011)
π₯Let's draw fire! pt.1. Featuring the short animated film "Alight" (2011)
ποΈ The shapes in your textures should always correspond to the style and intention of the effect.
π¨ A bridging color is the solution to unite two complementary colors in your VFX.
π« We know that everyone might find themselves in a pickle. That's what the community is for!
π‘ Here's how you make your VFX look more organic and believable to the viewer.
π’οΈ The shape language in your VFX is always tied to the physics of the element you're emulating.
π Nature is the most diverse and trusty place to gather reference for your VFX!
π’ How do you hire a VFX artist in the wild? #vfxeffect #gamedev #gameart #visualeffects #vfxcareer
β οΈ Use this VFX technique to focus player's attention where it's needed - "Beware! Damage incoming!"
β³ Plan out the timing of your VFX first, make them pretty after!
π‘The intensity of the gameplay defines the intensity of your VFX.
π’ When applying to a studio, analyze their games, and develop your VFX portfolio accordingly.
π₯ Every VFX would greatly benefit from snappy timing, realistic or stylized.
β‘ Use this practical approach to animate lightning in your VFX.
βοΈ What is competitive integrity, and why is it crucial for VFX in multiplayer games?
β Elevate your workflow, and resolve timing in the early stages of your VFX.
πͺ Wider meshes give you more room for detail, and more detail makes your VFX more sophisticated!
π Adding charge VFX to your ability will make the timing more snappy and the effect - richer.
βοΈ First, sketch out your idea, then keep referring to it while polishing your effect.
π₯ Use this simple technique to accentuate your explosion VFX!
πΆβπ«οΈ Opacity can accentuate the timing of your VFX, or obscure something good in your effect.
π‘ Round and soft vs spikey and sharp - you don't need to speak shape language to feel its impact!
π¨ Color Theory: Why is color Value so important?
π Waves are all around us in nature, and make for really interesting motion in our FX.
β¨Studying the best of the existing VFX in a style of your choice is a great way to learn effects!
π₯ Low-contrast details can break up bigger shapes and improve the look of your effect.
π‘ How does a VFX artist transition from 2D FX to 3D VFX? #vfxcareer
π With water VFX it's good to remember, that if not contained - it wants to break up into drops.
π€ 5 Tips for the best VFX portfolio reel #gamedev #vfx #gameart
π Use VFX to unify gameplay elements with the environment! #vfx
π The references for VFX are all around us in nature. #animation
π What are negative and positive shapes? #vfx
ποΈ How to make sure the shapes in my textures are corresponding to the style of the effect? #vfx
π‘ Breaking down your effect into several flipbooks is crucial to create a coherent result.
π₯ What are flash frames, and what is their function in VFX?
π§βπ Making fanart VFX is super beneficial to improve your skills!
π¨ The engine's color blending can't learn color theory, but you can!
π₯How to draw fire: Part 2, featuring the short animated film "Alight" (2011)
π₯How to draw fire: Part 1, featuring the short animated film "Alight" (2011)
πYour portfolio should clearly display your career goals.
π©΅ VFX Apprentice origin story time! 5 years of teaching and learning VFX with this amazing community
π‘ How can you use opacity to spice up your VFX? #ue5 #gameart
π¦ What is UV space, or UV mapping? #blender #blender3D #gamedev #3Dart #vfxapprentice #vfxtutorial
β‘ Use this simple technique to make your lightning VFX shine! #2Danimation
π€ You can enjoy playing a game that you wouldn't enjoy working on (and vice-versa)
π¨ Your career goals should be the basis of your portfolio! #vfxeffect #blender #vfxgraph
π₯ Study the overall shape and its motion rather than details, to understand how the fire behaves.
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