Unlocking the Magic: Advanced Fantasy-Style FX with Niagara (Unreal Engine) [Coloso, Kisong Lee]
- Publisher
- Coloso
- Product Type
- Video Course
- Author
- Kisong Lee
- Language
- Korean, GBC Dub, English Official Subtitles
- Duration
- 21:56
- Release date
- Oct 1, 2024
- Skill level
- Project Files
- Yes
- Product Price
- $184
Mastering Unreal FX: Fantasy-Style VFX Training with Kisong Lee
Take your game FX skills to the next level with this advanced Unreal Engine Niagara class, taught by Kisong Lee, the veteran VFX artist behind Lost Ark. This course will equip you with the techniques to create mind-blowing, professional-grade visual effects—perfect for fantasy RPGs, MMORPGs, and cinematic game scenes.Why Take This Class?
Master Advanced Niagara TechniquesLearn the in-depth mechanics of Unreal Engine's Niagara particle system with real-world exercises that mirror professional game studio workflows.
Hands-on Practical Training
Complete 8 advanced step-by-step exercises that teach you how to craft realistic natural property effects—from earthquakes and fire explosions to lightning strikes and magical constellations.
Develop Competitive Portfolio Pieces
Each 1-2 minute exercise is designed to be portfolio-ready, giving you showcase-worthy effects that can impress potential employers or clients.
Fantasy-Style VFX for MMORPGs & RPGs
Specialize in expressing natural properties like fire, ice, lightning, and water—essential for fantasy-style effects seen in top-tier RPGs and MMOs.
8 Advanced Unreal FX Exercises
Part 1: Mastering Natural Property Effects
Earth FX – Creating debris and ground-shattering effectsIce FX – Designing realistic ice shards and freezing effects
Lightning FX – Generating electric arcs and beam-based discharges
Water FX – Simulating water splashes and fluid energy
Fire FX – Crafting dynamic flames and ember-based destruction
Part 2: Motion-Integrated VFX Production
Sword Trail FX – Enhancing attack animations with motion trailsEarth Explosion FX – Designing large-scale terrain destruction with decals
Ice Explosion FX – Freezing enemies with visually stunning ice bursts
Thunder Explosion FX – Electrifying combat with randomized lightning effects
Character Death FX – Dissolving skeletal meshes for immersive deaths
Water Explosion FX – Simulating turbulent splashes and magical water bursts
Fire Explosion FX – Morphing mesh positions for fiery eruptions
Constellation FX – Creating celestial-themed effects with stencil buffers
Class Highlights
Master Advanced Niagara Particle Module Techniques- Gain a deep understanding of Unreal Engine's Niagara system
- Learn high-level FX implementation used in AAA studios
- Apply natural property effects to real-time game environments
- Start with simple trails and progress to complex skeletal mesh effects
- Use step-by-step workflows to understand real game VFX production
- Optimize your FX for MMORPG-style fantasy effects
- Learn tips & tricks from a pro artist with real-world experience
- Understand how to direct, optimize, and enhance your game’s effects
- Develop FX that integrate seamlessly into game mechanics & cinematics
Who Is This Course For?
Aspiring & Professional VFX Artists in the gaming industryUnreal Engine Users looking to master Niagara for advanced FX
Game Developers & Indie Creators who want high-quality effects
FX Artists Specializing in Fantasy & MMORPG Games
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