Bryan Venzen

Packaged up something I've released for a while ago, a set of 20+ tileable noise textures I actually use. A lot of the erosion in the materials and UV distortion effects you've seen in my tutorials come from this exact library. It includes a tutorial on how I use these textures when building VFX for games. A strong noise texture library is one of those unglamorous foundations that ends up mattering a lot for material and tech-art work, it's rarely talked about, but it shows in the results. Up on Gumroad - https://1mafx.gumroad.com/ #VFX #UnrealEngine #TechArt #GameDev #RealTimeVFX

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Your Spine2D characters deserve VFX that hit every beat of their animation. This is a concept pass from one prompt, not the final look. Every particle, texture and timing stays editable, so artists can polish it as far as they want 👇 🦴 Import the Spine export: .json, .atlas and .png 💬 One prompt: portal burst, landing ripple, hoverboard ride, shots that shatter a boulder 🎯 The AI reads the skeleton and times each effect to the animation, then checks and fixes its own frames 🎥 Record straight to MP4 Not a baked video: every layer rides Spine Boy’s bones, ready to restyle and record again. The same project also ships to the game: 📦 Smart, optimized packing ⚡ Live particle runtimes 🦴 Or baked into the Spine2D file The animator’s call. Built in SlotVFX: slotvfx.com #Spine2D #GameAnimation #VFX #Animation #SlotVFX

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I'm still thinking about the 1000 people that got laid off from a single game company. It doesn't sound like much compared to tech giant numbers but in game dev numbers that's insane.

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[Content Warning: Cartoon/Game Blood VFX] Some real-time blood VFX in action. At Sulfur, we've encountered different attempts at achieving it, and that's what's exciting about VFX: there are multiple ways to achieve the same effect. #realtimevfx #vfx #gamedev #sulfurfx

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Don't miss our CTO Kimball Thurston talking to AMD CTO Mark Papermaster about how Wētā FX harnesses technology to create cutting-edge visual effects.

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For gamers and game developers using Blender, nothing kills momentum like a sluggish viewport. When previews lag and scene navigation stutters, you spend more time fighting performance than shaping your world. The VFXnow guide on viewport optimization explains how Blender’s improved real‑time interaction helps you stay engaged with your work without constant frame drops or workarounds. Whether you’re prototyping assets for Unity or sculpting characters for Unreal, a responsive viewport means: • Faster iteration • More accurate previews • Less time wasted on workarounds Check out the playbook to optimize your Blender setup and get back to creative flow. https://lnkd.in/eNVrKnQb #GameDesign #Blender3D #CreativeWorkflow #RealTimeTools #IndieGames

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Realistic Mesh FX is a mesh-based VFX package designed for developers looking to create integrated character-driven visual states with higher visual cohesion and gameplay readability. Unlike traditional particle-only workflows, these effects are built to interact directly with character meshes and surfaces, allowing aura systems, status effects, elemental overlays, shield layers, and corruption visuals to feel physically connected to the character model itself. Realistic Mesh FX was developed with both visual fidelity and runtime efficiency in mind, supporting: Mobile, Console, and PC platforms, built-in Render Pipeline, URP and HDRP A strong mesh-based workflow can significantly improve visual consistency, state communication, and overall immersion, especially in gameplay systems where character readability matters.

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Gears of War: E-Day brings the franchise’s signature cover-based combat to Unreal Engine 5, with a new level of fidelity. Our team ensured that The Coalition Studio’s vision came through faithfully in every vehicle, weapon and effect. That work ran from early weapon concepting through to ship, spanning VFX leadership and destruction pipelines, vehicles, weapons and hundreds of weapon skins, and cinematic layout and technical animation support. Congratulations to our partners at The Coalition on bringing this incredible prequel to fans! Read the full success story here: https://lnkd.in/gzt-kVyg

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If you were laid off in game development or VFX, JangaFX is offering free six-month licenses to its 3D tools 🙏 That covers EmberGen (smoke and fire simulation), LiquiGen (liquid simulation), IlluGen (VFX asset authoring), and GeoGen (terrain generation) – the full real-time effects toolkit, not a limited tier. The application process is straightforward: create a free account on the JangaFX website, submit a request through their dedicated layoff assistance portal with a brief description of where you were laid off from and a link to your LinkedIn profile. No email required – they moved to an online form to speed things up. The industry has had a rough couple of years. This is a practical way to keep your skills sharp and your portfolio moving while you're between jobs. Worth sharing with anyone in the gamedev or VFX community who might need it. Learn more about the program: https://lnkd.in/dtWuyvaz Video by 💥Nicholas Seavert

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