The AAA Stylized
VFX Apprenticeship
EARLY REGISTRATION
Build production-ready, stylized real-time effects in Unreal, with live art direction and critique.
An 8-week advanced cohort for mid-level VFX artists who already know the tools and are ready to ship at a higher level.
- Twice-weekly live critique & implementation reviews
- Full production-style project with assets
- Effects that work in gameplay, not just in a demo scene
Course Length: 8 weeks
Mentors: TBD
Next Start Date: June 1st, 2026
$1600 | Pricing options available
Less than $200 per week of live advanced mentorship.
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Stylized VFX in Unreal Starts on June 01st, 2026.
Stylized VFX Class
for Mid-level VFX Artists
Unlock the tools and techniques used in production to create AAA-grade, stylized VFX. From art direction and animated concepts, to building blocks of VFX, to dynamic implementation best practices.
This course is the right fit for you if you:
- (recommended) have at least one year of experience in creating VFX
- are comfortable with working in Unreal Engine, but want to expand your knowledge
- looking for live feedback from seasoned professionals
Prefer Realistic VFX?
In the next 8 weeks, you take your time to learn the basics of EmberGen and LiquiGen, simulate ground shatter in Houdini, and integrate 6-point lighting and other effects in the most creative and optimized way!🔥
Start LearningIn this Stylized VFX in UE5 class, you will learn:
Week 1 - Kitbashing Stylized VFX
Dive into your new professional project Environment. Understand production structure, workflows, and how to use pre-built assets to accelerate your creative process efficiently.
Week 2 - Art Directing Stylized VFX
A strong eye for stylized VFX. Learn how to make intentional artistic choices, maintain visual balance, and ensure your effects enhance gameplay while staying visually cohesive.
Week 3 - 2D FX Animated Concepts
Learn advanced 2D tools to present your ideas in the early stages of VFX development. Practice communicating concepts effectively and securing team buy-in before production begins.
Week 4 - Flipbook Creation
Obtain the skills to create high-quality, volumetric-feeling flipbooks from scratch. Then implement them properly in-engine using professional production techniques.
Week 5 - Creating Stylized Textures
Mastery over the textures that define stylized effects. Create ground cracks, dissolve maps, and other essential elements that help you as an artist define the style of your VFX.
Week 6 - Materials for Stylized VFX
Discover optimised material setups and explore applied techniques specifically for stylized VFX production. Try practical shader techniques to optimize the performance.
Week 7 - Dynamic VFX Implementations
Get hands-on experience implementing interactive VFX systems. Set up blueprint interactions to meet your project's specific needs, and get industry-grade production tips.
Week 8 - Stylized VFX Playbook
Acquire a deep understanding of how you construct high-end stylized VFX. Break down professional-level effects, recreate their core building blocks, and learn how to craft polished, cohesive final results.
Mentors & FX Courses
Receive direct weekly personalized feedback from experienced mentors, and access to a comprehensive library of additional FX learning resources. We give you the tools, you do the magic! 🪄
What you walk away with
- A fully implemented stylized ability effect
- Art-directed paintover documentation
- Direct feedback from senior-level artists
- Blueprint-driven gameplay integration
- Weekly assignments and critique
- Production-ready materials & textures
What you unlock after joining
- 8 weeks of live lectures and check-in sessions
- One year of access to all curriculum materials
- 3 months of VFX-A All Access FX courses
- The GD-Studio Texture Library (educational use only!)
Your Mentor for the Stylized VFX in UE5 Class
Jason Keyser
A world renowned FX artist and devoted VFX educator. Jason has worked in entertainment as both a 2D FX and 3D VFX artist for 13 years.
He has animated for the Powerpuff Girls, Netflix's Arlo, and multiple video game titles for Riot Games - including League of Legends and Teamfight Tactics.
Jerry Chan
Jerry worked in games since 2010 at a bunch of different studios across the United States, first working on indie games before making his way to Turbine (now WB Games Boston), Bioware Austin, Toys for Bob, and Riot Games.
Some of Jerry's game title credits include 2XKO, Star Wars: The Old Republic, Infinite Crisis, Skylanders: Imaginators, Spyro: Reignited, the Crash Bandicoot N-Sane Trilogy, Crash Bandicoot 4, Crash Team Racing, and Call of Duty: WWII.
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Testimonials
Kevin Leroy
VFX Artist - Riot Games
I truly wish this website existed when I first started VFX. It's chock-full of industry-defining resources and tutorials covering a vast diversity of subjects. And maybe even more importantly: it covers different engines and softwares. From concepting to in-engine implementations, these courses have it all, and it is all of the highest quality.
Tyson Murphy
Art Director - Riot Games
Jason is one of the only people I've met throughout my entire career that has world class artistic talent in the craft of VFX, and also has the kindness, wisdom, and dedication of a great teacher. Jason is an incredible value to any of the world's top studios, and I've personally seen him change the lives of aspiring artists and students everywhere. He is passionate about his educational work, and it is truly the best I've seen. Anyone who wishes they were a VFX artist needs to get in touch with Jason and VFX Apprentice.
Drew Skillman
Founder - Tilt Brush
I've had first hand experience learning from, and being inspired by, Jason Keyser. He's an exceptional artist, a leader in the Real Time VFX industry, and a phenomenal teacher who deeply, deeply cares about sharing the elusive techniques behind best in class VFX and helping people realize their creative dreams. Jason is the real deal - I learn from him every chance I get.
Fred Hooper
Lead VFX Artist - NVIDIA
Jason Keyser's VFX Apprentice is THE go-to place to learn real time visual effects. Jason will teach you how to make effects from the ground up from an artistic and technical perspective. The VFX Apprentice courses will start you on the path to becoming a real time VFX artist.
Bill Kladis
Director, Technical Art at Epic Games
When it comes to preaching the art & soul behind real-time FX, Jason is truly the most dedicated of anyone I know. Good FX artists of today and tomorrow must balance so many different artistic & technical disciplines. These courses are a must-have for anyone wanting to break into real-time FX.
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