Advanced Shader Workshop
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Course Length: 4 weeks
Mentors: TBD
Next Start Date: TBD
Dive deep into advanced shader techniques, and gain professional insights and guidance at every step. Create an amazing character shader effect in just four weeks!
$800
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4-Week Intermediate VFX Workshop
Welcome to the Advanced Shaders Workshop.
Get ready to join our next 4-week guided workshop course and dive into the world of shaders and materials in Unreal 5 and create stunning effects, helping you build up your shader knowledge from the ground up.
$800 per student
In this course you will learn...
Week 1 - Introduction & Color Foundation
Take the first steps towards your own shader setup, get familiar with the project, and learn a variety of color setups!
Week 2 - Advanced Shader Techniques
We are diving deep into the VFX shader toolbox and learn how to setup Caustics, Bi-planar Projections, Flow-maps & Parallax Occlusion!
Week 3 - Blueprint Interaction and Cleanup
Finalize the Aquanna shader you worked on over the last two weeks! Add Normal Maps and Decals to your toolbox and learn how to clean up and simplify our shader!
Week 4 - Production tips, Shaders and Effects
Learn about Blueprints, Optimization, Translucent Materials, Refractions, Blend Modes and more! Putting your shader knowledge to the test!
Join this workshop and get access to:
- 4 weeks of live lectures and check-in sessions
- Direct feedback from professional VFX artists
- Fully animated Aquanna Character model
- 5+ hours of exclusive lesson content
- New Project Files, Assets & Assignments
- 2 months of VFX-A All Access FX courses
- Permanent Discord Community Access
Your Mentors
Gabriel "Nibilli" Boileau
Gabi started their career as a software engineer before they found their passion in VFX. They were hired as a VFX / Tech Artist at Virtuos Games to work on Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition. They have gone on to work on a variety of projects like VALORANT for Riot Games and most recently World of Warcraft at Blizzard Entertainment.
Gabi is a staple in the VFX Apprentice community. Their welcoming kindness gives everyone the confidence to tackle any task. No matter if they show cool tricks in the hangouts or create full effects in just one follow-along session. Gabi is always around to help.
Outside of their job they like to get together with friends in Tabletop RPGs or explore the world outdoors. They are also a huge fan of traditional animation.
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