GAME VFX WITH UNREAL ENGINE - 4 WEEKS
[ VFX ]
299€ 199€
Learn to create stunning real-time VFX inside Unreal Engine with expert guidance, hands-on sessions, and a supportive game dev community.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
All shared course materials.
Live expert-led sessions via Zoom.
Access to a private Discord community to connect with your mentor and other game developers.
Two real-time VFX scenes you’ll build from scratch.
Option to book follow-up mentoring sessions with Cesar
A Certificate of Completion from Game UP! Academy.
Who is it for?
This course is ideal for aspiring VFX artists with some 3D experience who want to start creating effects in Unreal Engine. Over four weeks, you’ll learn the full real-time VFX workflow—from materials and shaders to Niagara—guided by an Unreal-certified industry mentor.
Whether you’re building your first VFX portfolio, leveling up your skills, or finally diving into Unreal with focus, this course sets you on the right path.
What You’ll Learn
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Unreal Engine overview: editor basics, importing assets, and lighting. The 5 Principles of VFX and how they apply to games.
Intro to Materials: material editor, inputs, parameters, and instances -
Using math nodes to create dynamic visuals. Setting up materials for Niagara integration.
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Understanding the Niagara stack model: stages, modules, renderers. Working with user parameters and creating reusable systems.
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Bringing it all together: creating two VFX scenes step-by-step — a bonfire and a tornado. Mentor feedback, polish, and next steps for your VFX journey.
Schedule & Format
All sessions are live on Zoom and taught in a small group format to allow time for feedback and support.
🔥Course starts: Monday, 14 April 2025
Cesar Augusto
Unreal Engine & VFX
César has 20 years in film and VFX and now specializes in Unreal Engine, Niagara, and real-time effects. As a Certified Instructor, he helps teams create stunning visuals and efficient workflows.