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MadVFX @madvfx.bsky.social · 6d

Pre-Order now: www.mad-vfx.com/courses/plan...

PLAN, BUILD, DELIVER is your step-by-step guide to mastering the entire VFX pipeline, giving you the clarity, structure, and pro workflow we wish we had when starting out

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MadVFX @madvfx.bsky.social · 6d

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

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MadVFX @madvfx.bsky.social · 16d

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...

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MadVFX @madvfx.bsky.social · 24d

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

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MadVFX @madvfx.bsky.social · 25d

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.

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MadVFX @madvfx.bsky.social · 27d

We are expecting some delays, here is the updated timeline 🤍

MadVFX @madvfx.bsky.social · 27d

New course alert! "Plan, Build, Deliver: Learn the full Games VFX Pipelines" drops Oct 10.

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MadVFX @madvfx.bsky.social · Sep 11

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...

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MadVFX @madvfx.bsky.social · Aug 16

Our team will be attending Gamescom next week! If you are around and want to meet up or just chat let us know :D

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MadVFX @madvfx.bsky.social · Aug 10

🚨 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...

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MadVFX @madvfx.bsky.social · Jul 4

🚨 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.

MadVFX @madvfx.bsky.social · Jul 1

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

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Jack_The_Generalist @jackgutmann.bsky.social · Jun 11

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

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MadVFX @madvfx.bsky.social · May 30

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...

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MadVFX @madvfx.bsky.social · May 21

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...

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MadVFX @madvfx.bsky.social · Apr 15

💥 #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

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MadVFX @madvfx.bsky.social · Apr 3

discord.com/invite/c2yMk...

Join the MadVFX Discord Server!

Bringing quality Game VFX resources! | 245 members

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MadVFX @madvfx.bsky.social · Apr 3

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

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MadVFX @madvfx.bsky.social · Apr 1

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

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MadVFX @madvfx.bsky.social · Mar 31

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

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MadVFX @madvfx.bsky.social · Mar 28

#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...

MadVFX @madvfx.bsky.social · Mar 21

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.

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Manus @manusvfx.bsky.social · Mar 1

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

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Oberon @oberonvfx.bsky.social · Mar 1

My submission to @madvfx.bsky.social community challenge🟨

#vfx #realtimevfx

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potatuk.bsky.social @potatuk.bsky.social · Feb 28

Cube Transformation #vfxfriday with this piece created for the 🟨 challenge @madvfx.bsky.social

#UnrealEngine #rtvfx #UE5 #vfx

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