Learn the core modeling practices tailored for VFX work. We’ll cover efficient modeling techniques, UV layout fundamentals, and how to prep assets for use in Unreal Engine.

Get started with Unreal Engine! We’ll walk through the editor layout, importing assets, lighting basics, and post-processing — giving you a strong foundation to build on.

Explore the Material Editor from a VFX artist’s perspective. Learn how to use UV space creatively and build dynamic, game-ready shaders that react and evolve.

Dive into Niagara — Unreal’s powerful particle system. Understand its architecture, the logic behind particle behavior, and start building custom effects from scratch.

Bring it all together with your first full effect: a stylized bonfire. We’ll use advanced shader tricks, particle systems, and level integration to create a polished in-game asset.

Push your Niagara skills further by creating a semi-realistic tornado with animated parameters in Sequencer.
We’ll also kick off your final project: building a stylized portal that combines everything you’ve learned — from modeling to shaders and particles.