Kick off your Summer with a BANG! 💥

Get 20% off VFX-A All Access starting June 1st, 2026.

The VFX Apprentice summer event is in full force: cast spells, blasts, zaps, and sparkles... Save 20% on the VFX Apprentice All Access subscription! Redeem the coupon code SUMMER20 at checkout for All Access Monthly or Annual. 

Dive into the growing FX library of over 230 hours of 2D, 3D, and real-time VFX training!

Save at checkout with code: SUMMER20 
Your code may be automatically applied. The sale runs from June 01 - June 30, 2026. 

Sign up for one of our Mentored Classes, Free Training, or Email list now, and gain exclusive insights from our educational email campaign featuring:

• A 3-minute Color Theory Lesson
  Colors in art are always relative and contextual: if we isolate a color from the rest, it will look slightly different from how we perceive it in the original artwork.
  
• 3 Ways to Animate Fire in TV Shows
  The Simpsons, Rick and Morty, and Arcane are all works of animation, but there’s a catch: production value. Learn the difference and how the budget defines the VFX.
• The Science Behind Lightning
  Studying the forces of nature makes the VFX creation process easier and more engaging: understanding the "whys" and "hows" helps create effects grounded in reality. Let's see what lightning is and why it looks the way it does.
  
• Color Properties & Color Picker
  The concept of a color wheel has long been considered one of the most foundational ideas in visual art. VFX artists work with color every day, so let’s break down the fundamentals.
  
• What are VFX Made of?
  "How did they do THAT?" Today, we’re demystifying the building blocks of VFX: textures, meshes, and shaders, and what their role is in effect creation.
  
• Why VFX Artists Study Real Life First
  Whether it’s fire, water, smoke, explosions, or lava, the key is simple: use the references constantly to help keep VFX grounded. But how do artists use them effectively?
• How Do VFX Artists Make Magic?
  Magic isn’t a real-life element, so VFX artists build it from real-world inspiration. Good concept art helps with determining what you want the effect to look like. But how do you represent all phases of the effect on a single drawing?
   

What is VFX Apprentice All Access?

The VFX Apprentice All Access subscription includes over 230 hours of 2D, 3D, and real-time VFX training for games and animation. Members can also access exclusive community channels where they can get feedback on their work, join weekly hangouts, and participate in community challenges and events. 

All Access includes 30+ instant access FX courses with new lessons and courses added regularly. You can browse all of the courses and lessons on the FX Courses page. 

How do I get 20% off? 

Use the discount code below at checkout to save. Your code may be automatically applied. The sale runs from June 01 - June 30, 2026.

Save at checkout with code: SUMMER20

Does the discount apply all at once?

If you purchase an annual subscription, you will receive 20% off the entire year. If you purchase a monthly subscription, you will receive 20% off your first month. 

Does this sale include guided Classes?

No, the sale discount does not apply to your guided classes purchase.
Advanced enrollments are available for all upcoming classes in 2026! Additional information will become available in the coming months.
 

Learn VFX for Games and Animation

Are you ready to elevate your VFX skills and work on video games and animated projects like the pros? Our VFX courses are led by FX industry leaders who will not only guide you through fundamentals, they will prepare you to work at leading studios and VFX houses.