Stylezed FX For Games [Rebelway, Sjors De Laat, Ge Lush, Urban Bradesko]
- Publisher
- Rebelway
- Product Type
- Video Course
- Author
- Sjors De Laat, Ge Lush, Urban Bradesko
- Language
- Enflish
- Duration
- 17:57
- Release date
- Jan 1, 2023
- Skill level
- Project Files
- Yes
- Product Price
- $698
Course Description
Stylized FX for Games is a 9-week online VFX course focused on creating character-driven real-time effects for games using Houdini and Unreal Engine.The course explores the artistic side of real-time FX and teaches students how to create stylized game effects inspired by anime. With real-time workflows becoming increasingly important, the course shows how Houdini and Unreal Engine can work together to create polished, dynamic, game-ready visual effects.
Students will learn the fundamentals needed to create stylized FX for games, then apply those skills to a series of practical effects, including sword slashes, pulse-bombs, phase-beams, radial effects, directional energy, playable scenes with Blueprints, polished FX layers, and portal effects.
By the end of the course, students will be able to create character-driven real-time FX designed to compete with the quality seen in top game studios.
What You’ll Learn
- How to create stylized real-time FX for games
- How to work with Houdini and Unreal Engine together
- How to use Unreal Engine Niagara for game FX
- How to create anime-inspired visual effects
- How to build character-driven FX
- How to create a sword slash effect
- How to colour and shape effects
- How to create meshes for FX
- How to create a pulse-bomb effect
- How to focus on FX textures
- How to create a phase-beam effect
- How to create radial and directional energy effects
- How to use Blueprints to create a playable scene
- How to add polish and extra life to FX
- How to create a portal effect and environment
Course Curriculum
Week 1 - The Basics
Students begin by learning the basics of Substance Designer and Niagara.Week 2 - Sword Slash
Students create a sword slash effect. This week also covers how to colour effects and how to create the mesh.Week 3 - Pulse-Bomb
Students learn how to create a pulse-bomb effect, with a focus on textures.Week 4 - Phase-Beam
Students learn how to create a phase-beam effect.Week 5 - Radial Effect
Students create a stylized version of a radial effect.Week 6 - Directional Energy
Students create a stylized version of a directional effect.Week 7 - Blueprints
Students cover multiple topics, including how to create a playable scene using Blueprints.Week 8 - Polishing FX
Students learn how to add an extra layer of polish to bring their FX to life.Week 9 - Portal FX
Students learn how to create a portal effect and the environment around it.Course Features
- 9-week course
- 25+ hours of training
- Intermediate skill level
- 100% online
- Uses Houdini and Unreal Engine
- SideFX certified VFX course at Rebelway
- Instructor feedback
- Homework critique
- Lifetime enrollment
- Worldwide access
- Up-to-date techniques
- Artist networking
- Custom Rebelway learning platform
Requirements
This course is designed for intermediate students.Software used:
- Houdini
- Unreal Engine
- Substance Designer
- Niagara
Who This Course Is For
This course is for artists who want to create stylized real-time FX for games.It is especially suitable for:
- Game FX artists
- VFX artists
- Houdini artists
- Unreal Engine users
- Artists interested in anime-inspired FX
- Artists who want to create character-driven real-time effects
- Students looking to build stronger game FX skills
About the Instructors
The course is taught by:- Urban Bradesko - FX Supervisor
- Ge Lush - Game FX Artist
- Sjors De Laat - Game FX Artist
Final Result
By the end of the course, students will have learned how to create a range of stylized real-time game FX, including sword slashes, pulse-bombs, phase-beams, radial effects, directional energy effects, polished FX setups, playable Blueprint scenes, and portal effects.Students will leave with a stronger understanding of how to create character-driven FX for games using Houdini and Unreal Engine.
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