Magic Shield: Production-Level FX Breakdowns
Instructor: Guillermo Couceiro Salido
Included with VFX-A All Access
Breakdown a magical shield made in Unreal Engine 5 using the Niagara particle system. As a bonus, learn how to import your VFX into the Unreal Editor for Fortnite.
88 Minutes
This course includes nearly and hour and a half of training in 5 lessons.
Skill Level
Intermediate Level Three course for 2D/3D VFX artists.
Videos & Files
This course includes downloadable project files to follow along.
Instant Access
This course is immediately available to All Access members.
Course Breakdown
Lesson overview.
Introduction
Get a quick introduction to your instructor for this set of lessons, Guillermo!
Particle System Breakdown
Let's get started with a walkthrough of the particle systems that make up this starry shield and learn how they work together.
Artistic Choices
Guillermo takes us through the journey from his original effect to the final, and explains what you should keep in mind as your work through your own effects.ting.
UE Production & Optimization
Learn about optimization and tips and tricks for creating your effects with a production environment in mind.
Importing to Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN)
Take your own effects into UEFN and check them out in Fortnite!
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