3+ Hours
This course includes over three hours of real-time VFX training.
Skill Level
Beginner Level One course for new and aspiring VFX artists.
Software
Unity
(Version 2021.3+)
Instant Access
This course is immediately available to All Access members.
Course Breakdown
Lesson overview.
Introduction
Meet Nicolas Trevisan and download the Unity project for the Elemental studies series.
Unity Scene Setup
Watch this quick guide to learn how to set up your scene in Unity so you can get to work making effects!
Ambient Fog Breakdown
Learn how to create a simple and effective ambient fog with low-performance cost.
Fire - Elemental Case Study
In this video, Nicolas gives us a rundown on fire, how it works, and the factors that influence its shape.
Campfire FX Breakdown
Fire is a common element in VFX, and a campfire effect is good practice to gain mastery over it!
Fireball Breakdown
With the campfire effect under your belt, creating a fireball effect now will be even easier!
Hit Impact Breakdown
Follow along with Nicolas to create a hit impact, with a full breakdown of the shaders, textures, 3D meshes, and particle emitters involved!
Water - Elemental Case Study
Using real-life references, in this video, Nicolas covers what water is and why it looks the way it does.
Waterfall Breakdown
A waterfall can be a great background effect, and Nicolas will walk you through how to create one, using meshes and textures.
Lightning - Elemental Case Study
Why does lightning look the way it does? Follow along with Nicolas for a quick rundown on what defines lightning's shapes!
Lightning Beam Breakdown
Learn to create a looping beam effect with lightning spritesheets and secondary sparks!
Sword Swipe Breakdown
Want to create a simple sword slash effect in Unity? Then this breakdown video is the guide for you!
Unity Elemental FX Gallery
What members say about VFX Apprentice
Luke Mason
VFX Artist, Blizzard Entertainment
VFX Apprentice is always the first place I suggest to start in the world of real-time VFX. The quality and care are simply unmatched. The comprehensive lessons forever changed how I paint, whether it be for textures or concepts.
Bruno Cano
VFX-A All Access Member
Joining VFX Apprentice was, for sure, the best decision I've made in my early VFX career. The courses are great and the mentors and students are always trying to help. I just love being here!
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