Here are some incredible effects our students created during the Professional VFX Portfolio class. Our mentors worked together with the group to develop the best finalized versions 🎉 Speaking of which, Sjors de Laat is getting ready to mentor the next launch in mid-October. In just 8 weeks, make your portfolio stand out from the competition, hone your skills, and prepare to apply for jobs with your new, polished demo reel. Learn more about the curriculum: vfxapprentice.com/courses/po… #GameDev #VFX #Unreal #Unity #RealTimeVFX

Chromatic Surge by Florian Dury Made using Unity, Photoshop, Blender, After Effects, and Substance 3D Designer #Unity #VFX #GameDev

Variation is key to making an effect feel believable One scrolling noise can feel monotone, and another layer of noise panning at a different speed breaks the repetition and makes an effect believably random. Compare the before/after of the area of effect, you will see a clear difference. This is an effect Jan Šimčík created during the Professional VFX Portfolio class with @Madamadamado, next group starts on October 18th: vfxapprentice.com/courses/po… #VFX #GameDev #TechArt

Navigating the VFX industry feels uncertain? Skip the maze. This reel showcases the work of Sjors de Laat, your guide for the next 8 weeks. We built the ultimate career shortcut to a studio-ready portfolio. Our last live cohort until 2027 starts Oct 18! vfxapprentice.com/courses/po… #VFX #GameDev #3DArt

When you look at your own VFX for weeks, you become blind to repetition. You miss the consistent momentum, or the meshes that show how you pull off your "trick." We just published a breakdown featuring real feedback loops on student work from Sjors de Laat @Madamadamado . vfxapprentice.com/blog/vfx-p… #VFX #GameDev #TechArt

Aim for snappy timing and a flawless rhythm to get noticed by AAA studios. You don't have to guess whether your pacing is up to standard, we’ve got your back, and we will make it easy to add that professional flow to your portfolio.

Good timing is one of the most valuable yet mysterious skills for VFX artists to master, and it often takes longer to grasp than technical knowledge or color theory. 🧵👇

Harmonic Light by Sally Ge Software Used: Unreal Engine, Maya, Photoshop artstation.com/artwork/gwRQo… #VFX #RealTimeVFX #UnrealEngine #UE5 #GameDev

Happy #PORTFOLIODAY2026 💥 Here's how our students progressed during the class. Read more about the feedback loop: vfxapprentice.com/blog/vfx-p… #PortfolioDay #VFX #3DArt #GameDev

2XKO Jinx Ultimate by Alex Redfish @Alex_Redfish Software Used: Unreal Engine, Photoshop, Procreate, Toon Squid, Maya artstation.com/artwork/O3vZk… #2XKO #Jinx #UnrealEngine #ToonSquid #GameVFX

Self-taught VFX artists often focus entirely on "pretty graphics" while ignoring crucial gameplay logic and timing theory. Senior mentors see right through your emitters. Here is a before/after look at how a few pro notes completely transform a portfolio piece. Read the full breakdown: vfxapprentice.com/blog/vfx-p… #VFX #GameDev #RtVFX #TechArt #IndieDev

Stylized Fire Pit by Daryll Española, created using Unreal Engine artstation.com/artwork/oAq83… #StylizedArt #UnrealEngine #GameDev

Astral Bloom - TFT Style VFX Study by Rayane Saada @DreamyRayane Software Used: Unity, Blender, Procreate, Photoshop artstation.com/artwork/P460G… #RealTimeVFX #GameDev #TechArt #LeagueOfLegends

Happy #PORTFOLIODAY2026 💥 Here's how our students progressed during the class. Read more about the feedback loop: vfxapprentice.com/blog/vfx-p… #PortfolioDay #VFX #3DArt #GameDev