GAME VFX WITH UNREAL ENGINE - 6 WEEKS
[ VFX ]
249€
Master real-time visual effects in Unreal Engine with our 6-week mentor-led course. Learn Niagara, shaders, and materials to create stunning VFX scenes. Registration starts in Spring 2026.
LIVE sessions! Limited spots available.
“I learned more in a few weeks than I did from months of YouTube tutorials. César made everything click, and the vibe in the group was super supportive.”
— Joonas, VFX course student
“The VFX course was a great experience. César was an awesome mentor — super clear and easy to follow. I picked up the basics quickly and was able to start exploring and creating my own effects soon after. I highly recommend it if you’re looking to get started with VFX.”
— Ronnie, VFX course student
“This course takes away the fear of diving into VFX for games and really opens your mind to what’s possible. It makes you want to go further in the software.”
— Esteban, VFX course student
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
All shared course materials.
Live expert-led sessions via Zoom.
Access to a private Discord community to connect with your mentor and other game developers.
Real-time VFX scenes you’ll build from scratch.
Option to book follow-up mentoring sessions with Cesar
A Certificate of Completion from Game UP! Academy.
Who is it for?
This course is designed for aspiring VFX artists who are ready to start creating real-time effects in Unreal Engine. While some basic 3D experience (e.g., in Blender) can be helpful, it's by no means a requirement - we’ll cover everything you need to know to get started, including essential modeling and UV layout techniques.
Whether you’re building your first VFX portfolio, sharpening your skills, or finally taking the leap into Unreal Engine, this mentor-led course will give you the structure, support, and confidence to bring your ideas to life.
What You’ll Learn
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Learn the fundamentals of modeling with a focus on best practices for VFX artists. We’ll explore how to use UV layouts effectively to support your real-time effects workflow.
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Get comfortable inside Unreal Engine. This session covers the editor interface, how to import assets, and the basics of lighting and post-processing to prepare your scenes for visual effects.
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Discover how VFX artists use the Material Editor. You’ll learn to treat UV space as a creative playground and start building shaders that react and evolve in-game.
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Dive into Niagara, Unreal Engine’s powerful particle system. We’ll break down its internal structure and explore how and why particles behave the way they do - from logic to visual output.
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A deeper dive into shader techniques. You’ll create a stylized bonfire using everything you've learned so far, and integrate it into a playable level for context and polish.
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Level up your Niagara skills by creating a semi-realistic tornado effect. Animate key parameters using the Sequencer and bring your scene to life with motion and atmosphere.
Throughout the course, you’ll also work on your final project: designing and building a stylized portal using all the techniques you learn week by week — combining shaders, particles, animation, and scene integration into one showcase-worthy effect.
Schedule & Format
The course will begin in Spring 2026.
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Cesar Augusto
Unreal Engine & VFX
César has 20 years in film and VFX and now specializes in Unreal Engine, Niagara, and real-time effects. As a Certified Instructor, he helps teams create stunning visuals and efficient workflows.