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How Genshin Impact Achieves Legendary VFX

Deconstructing Anime Combat Magic: How Genshin Impact Achieves Legendary VFX advanced shaders gaming industry vfx Sep 18, 2026

Cel-Shading: The Legendary Animation Style of Zelda - Featured

Cel Shading: The Legendary Animation Style of Zelda animation gaming industry Sep 10, 2026

What is the Difference Between Shaders and Materials?

Understanding the Difference Between Shaders and Materials gaming unity unreal engine Sep 10, 2026

Stumbling into VFX: Interview with Mia Yang on Career & Timing gaming industry vfx Sep 04, 2026

Dissecting the VFX in the LEGO Skylines Trailer Brick by Brick

Dissecting the VFX in the LEGO Skylines Trailer Brick by Brick animation gaming industry simulations vfx Aug 28, 2026

Turning an Accident into a Dream VFX Career: A Conversation with Gearbox Software’s Ashley Lyons

Turning an Accident into a Dream VFX Career: A Conversation with Gearbox Software’s Ashley Lyons advanced shaders gaming industry shaders simulations vfx Aug 21, 2026

What is 2.5D? The Look Dominating Animation and Video Games - Featured

What is 2.5D? The Look Dominating Animation and Video Games animation gaming vfx Jul 30, 2026

Real-time material design for VFX artists: Advanced Shader Class with Oli McDonald (prev. Riot Games) advanced shaders shaders unreal unreal engine vfx Jul 20, 2026

The Building Blocks of VFX: Textures, Meshes, and Shaders Explained blender unity unreal vfx Jun 19, 2026

3 Ways to Animate Fire in TV Shows Jun 05, 2026

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