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VFX Apprentice @vfxapprentice.bsky.social · 16h

🗓️ 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

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Linco @linc-1.bsky.social · 3d

WIP of Time Reversal #VFX, wanted to explore some VAT (vertex animated texture) tech with the add-on OpenVAT for Blender.

#ue5 #realtimevfx #stylized #gameart

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Kristala 😼⚔️ Play on Steam @kristala.bsky.social · 2d

Armed with a massive sludge cannon that blasts toxic globs of poisonous goo, the Kota Poisoner is one of the newest rodent to join the Kristala enemy squad. 🧪

#realtimevfx #gamedev #indiedev #ue5 #arpg #soulslike

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Tuatara @tuataragames.com · 2d

Keeping your effects modular makes it easier to add randomness, iterate faster, and enhance visual variety. Our Meteor effects for #Godfall use this approach, saving production time and ensuring every effect feels unique #realtimevfx #vfx #gamedev

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Exyde @exyde.bsky.social · 1d

ExplosionTober - 08 : Insect [~2H ]

I kinda liked this one, experimented a bit about various Color Curves Assets as a way of controlling the whole system, kinda a good learning !
I'd like to add texture sampled particles, rollercoaster + another pulse :]

#ExplosionTober #ExplosionTober2025 #RTVFX

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VFX Apprentice @vfxapprentice.bsky.social · 1d

Feedback is an invaluable part of learning anything, but it can sometimes be the most stressful component of the creative process. So how do we make it easier for ourselves and for our colleagues?
www.vfxapprentice.com/blog/how-to-...

#vfx #gamedev #realtimevfx #feedback

How to Give and Receive Feedback Efficiently

When learning a craft such as VFX, feedback can help tremendously to develop your skills. But, how to receive feedback and work with it efficiently?

www.vfxapprentice.com

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VFX Apprentice @vfxapprentice.bsky.social · 3d

💥 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

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VFX Apprentice @vfxapprentice.bsky.social · 6d

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...

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Santiago Ruiz @wirdy-art.bsky.social · 7d

It’s been ages since I’ve been active here, but I’m gonna return by uploading this year’s #flipbooktober challenge by @vfxapprentice.bsky.social
Gonna be uploading one day behind here and on the day on my instagram :) #flipbooktober2025

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Mathieu Rakoto, 🚨 Open to work 🚨 @regulusartiste.bsky.social · 6d

It was my Day 02 - 'Poisonous' for the #flipbooktober of @vfxapprentice.bsky.social !

#2dfx #vfx #flipbooktober2025 #krita #2danimation #mario #piranha #SSBU

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VFX Apprentice @vfxapprentice.bsky.social · 8d

⌚ We’re excited to announce the NEW guided training later this year – Timing Workshop!
Learn to practice and improve your timing in just 4 weeks, following the steps of professionals.

Interested? Join the waitlist: www.vfxapprentice.com/timing-works...

Timing Workshop | Learn Timing for VFX

Practice your Timing in a 4-week Workshop with VFX Apprentice! This Timing Workshop will give your effects the punch they deserve.

www.vfxapprentice.com

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VFX Apprentice @vfxapprentice.bsky.social · 9d

Join this year’s #flipbooktober2025 challenge at VFX Apprentice 💜
Our yearly tradition continues: bring the suggested topics to life your way alongside like-minded, talented community members! 🤝
discord.com/channels/727...

#framebyframe #vfx #rtvfx

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Linco @linc-1.bsky.social · 10d

Planning and #conceptart for a time rewind #VFX! Going to continue working with my Otto the octopus character.

#indiedev #gameart #realtimevfx #stylized

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Mathieu Rakoto, 🚨 Open to work 🚨 @regulusartiste.bsky.social · 10d

I wanted to share more details on artstation about my VFX made last year for a
@vfxapprentice.bsky.social challenge. It's a breakdown of the climax part.

Full version here : artstation.com/artwork/Gv8rYB

#vfx #unity #realtimevfx #gamedev #breakdown

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VFX Apprentice @vfxapprentice.bsky.social · 10d

🤔 What will you learn during Houdini & EmberGen Bootcamp?
Jason provides a brief overview of the upcoming guided training for semi-realistic VFX. We can’t wait to teach all the new tricks to you! 💥
youtu.be/CXrPtGymbjw
#vfx #realtimevfx

Houdini & EmberGen Bootcamp | VFX Guided Training

YouTube video by VFX Apprentice

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Linco @linc-1.bsky.social · 17d

Explanation for part of the water transformation #VFX

#realtimevfx #ue5 #techart #gameart #indiedev

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Ugis Brekis @ugisb.bsky.social · 15d

Sharing a little preview from my upcoming tech art talk which will cover scrolling textures #vfx #realtimevfx #gamedev #techart

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Tuatara @tuataragames.com · 14d

By baking data directly into a texture, through different channels, you can drive position, scale, and rotation of other elements, unlocking flexible, procedural control for unique effects with optimized performance #UnrealEngine #GameDev #VFX #RealtimeVFX

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mae ✨ looking for work!! @bluebendypencil.bsky.social · 13d

it's #vfxfriday!! here's my latest wip ^-^

some barrels might have been harmed in the making of this effect O-O

#rtvfx #realtimevfx #vfx #ue5 #niagara #houdini

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VFX Apprentice @vfxapprentice.bsky.social · 13d

💥 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...

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Kfir Balouka @kfitz-vfx.bsky.social · 15d

🌪️⚡ Stormy Tornado VFX 🔵✨
made in @unrealengine.bsky.social

www.artstation.com/artwork/Ez0PZA

@vfxapprentice.bsky.social
🎮 #VFX #GameArt #GameDev #GameEngine #TornadoVFX #LightningVFX #StormVFX #BlueVFX #UnrealEngine #Unity3D #IndieDev #VisualEffects

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Kfir Balouka @kfitz-vfx.bsky.social · 15d

🔵💥 AOE Slashes VFX ⚔️
Made in @unrealengine.bsky.social

@vfxapprentice.bsky.social

🎮 #VFX #GameArt #GameDev #GameEngine #AOEVFX #SlashVFX #BlueVFX #UnrealEngine #Unity3D #IndieDev #VisualEffects

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VFX Apprentice @vfxapprentice.bsky.social · 15d

📚 With #Flipbooktober2025 approaching, we're bringing back this refresher - what are flipbooks and how can we use them? Learn more about flipbooks in our blog post, and take a peek at the topics for the upcoming challenge 👀
www.vfxapprentice.com/blog/what-ar...

#vfx #framebyframe

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.

www.vfxapprentice.com

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VFX Apprentice @vfxapprentice.bsky.social · 17d

🔥 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

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VFX Apprentice @vfxapprentice.bsky.social · 17d

🔥 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

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