Alex Redfish
Principal VFX Artist, Riot Games
Alex Redfish brings his storied experience and lessons learned from a varied career across game and film studios to VFX Apprentice.
He's worked with Sony Pictures on Spiderman: Into the Spider-Verse, Blizzard Entertainment on Diablo IV, and Riot Games where he is currently leading the VFX work on Project L.
We wish we could fit the full extent here on this page. But it goes without saying, if you've ever collected a catalog of top-tier 2D FX for reference, you are likely very familiar with his work.
Alex is known for stylized real-time VFX and was eager to share his process for creating a variety of gorgeous FX. Because of Alex's deep studio experience, he shows us how to make versatile assets that are suitable for a variety of uses, whether for film or games.
Instructor Portfolio
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Animating Small 2D FX
2D FX: Level One
Start with the leading motion and finish with a ready-to-brag flipbook by following the FX breakdown of one of the best-known 2D artists, Alex Redfish!
Small 2D FX - Light Burst
2D FX: Level One
Follow the FX breakdowns of one of the best-known 2D artists, Alex Redfish!
Small 2D FX - Fire Swoosh
2D FX: Level One
Follow the FX breakdowns of one of the best-known 2D artists, Alex Redfish!
Small 2D FX - Cyber Tech Slash
2D FX: Level One
Follow the FX breakdowns of one of the best-known 2D artists, Alex Redfish!
Small 2D FX - Nether Poof
2D FX: Level One
Follow the FX breakdowns of one of the best-known 2D artists, Alex Redfish!
Small 2D FX - Poison Splat
2D FX: Level One
Follow the FX breakdowns of one of the best-known 2D artists, Alex Redfish!
Small 2D FX - Dark Zap
2D FX: Level One
Follow the FX breakdowns of one of the best-known 2D artists, Alex Redfish!
Small 2D FX - Bubbly Charm
2D FX: Level One
Follow the FX breakdowns of one of the best-known 2D artists, Alex Redfish!
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