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Benedikt Ferlings

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He/Him VFX Artist, Mentor and Community Manager at VFX Apprentice I love to help out and write giant walls of text when giving feedback.

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Stylized VFX in Unreal (Course Trailer) | Niagara FX, Materials, Boss Effects in UE5
Stylized VFX in Unreal (Course Trailer) | Niagara FX, Materials, Boss Effects in UE5 YouTube video by VFX Apprentice

🚨 New class alert! πŸ’₯
Learn how to create professional Stylized VFX in Unreal Engine 5: an 8-week advanced cohort for mid-level VFX artists who already know the tools and are ready to ship at a higher level.
youtu.be/cR9i0Em37eQ
#gamedev #vfx #rtvfx #realtimevfx

25.02.2026 19:32 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Renate Noel-Tagoe (AKA Insert Cat) has decided to share the results of her hard work with the community, and now you can study three of her VFX in the Asset Library!
🫧 The biggest, most impressive piece is this Bubble Attack effect:
#vfx #realtimevfx #UNREAL #UE5

28.01.2026 16:01 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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VFX Portfolio Bootcamp | Guided VFX Training This intermediate bootcamp is designed for VFX artists looking to hone their skills and prepare their portfolio for a career in the VFX industry.

There are only 3 days left until the Portfolio Bootcamp sale closes and the first session with @madosho.bsky.social takes place.
Take your upcoming portfolio piece to the next level, refine your online presence, and demo reel! www.vfxapprentice.com/courses/port...
#vfx #realtimevfx #rtvfx

08.01.2026 18:17 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŽ‰ Let’s celebrate the work our students have done during the last Bootcamp launch. We appreciate your talent, dedication, and enthusiasm!
In the meantime, the seats for the next Beginner and Portfolio classes are open. Learn more about this term: www.vfxapprentice.com/guided-live-...
#vfx #rtvfx

05.01.2026 17:11 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
2025 Student VFX Reel | Training FX Artists for Games and Animation
2025 Student VFX Reel | Training FX Artists for Games and Animation YouTube video by VFX Apprentice

πŸ‘ We are beyond thrilled to hear about the career advancements and opportunities our students have experienced this year!
Check out the epic student VFX reel and see what kind of work you can create now with VFX Apprentice training:
youtu.be/x1cCVpbTapc
#gamedev #vfx #realtimevfx #rtvfx

19.12.2025 16:08 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ’₯ Our next Guided Training classes start on January 11th! Start learning VFX, or create your next Portfolio pieces with the guidance of industry professionals.
Learn more about each Bootcamp: www.vfxapprentice.com/guided-live-...
#vfx #realtimevfx #rtvfx #gamedev

17.12.2025 15:55 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ’« Meet Harmonie Duquesne - one of the donors of the VFX-A Asset Library!
She donated these 3 VFX created in Unity, and now our students have an opportunity to dig deeper into these FX, and kitbash using the provided assets πŸ’ͺ
www.vfxapprentice.com/vfx-apprenti...
#gamedev #vfx #realtimevfx #rtvfx

15.12.2025 17:55 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ—οΈ Work like a professional VFX Artist with our Asset Library! Learn why kitbashing is a universal practice in a studio setting, and how this approach can accelerate your learning journey: www.vfxapprentice.com/blog/kitbash...
#gamedev #vfx #realtimevfx #rtvfx

05.12.2025 16:03 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ’₯ We're thrilled to reveal the newest resource we offer to our students - the Asset Library. Focus on honing the craft of VFX in just the same way you would working on a AAA game dev project!
www.vfxapprentice.com/blog/kitbash...
#gamedev #vfx #realtimevfx #rtvfx

03.12.2025 15:57 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🀩 Enroll in cutting-edge 2D and 3D FX training
for video games and animation with a 30% discount! Code HOLIDAY2025 is valid until the end of December: www.vfxapprentice.com/blog/all-acc...
Stay tuned for new releases and exciting news in the coming weeks πŸ’«
#gamedev #vfx #realtimevfx #rtvfx

26.11.2025 16:00 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🌊 With water VFX, it's good to remember that if not contained, water wants to break up into countless drops. Read up on what characteristics make the water wet in our blog post:
www.vfxapprentice.com/blog/everyth...
#gamedev #vfx #realtimevfx #rtvfx

19.11.2025 17:53 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“… 3 more days left until we start Timing Workshop! Study the references you admire, practice timing with block-ins, make your effect stunning with professional guidance: www.vfxapprentice.com/timing-works...
And to celebrate #VFXFriday, here's an effect from the Timing Class πŸ’₯
#gamedev #vfx #rtvfx

07.11.2025 15:45 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ§‘β€πŸ« Once a remarkable VFX Apprentice himself, PrimoΕΎ Femc now works as a VFX artist at various outsourcing studios like Room8 and Turatara. We are delighted to have him guide our upcoming Timing Workshop!
Some seats are still available: www.vfxapprentice.com/timing-works...
#gamedev #vfx #realtimevfx

05.11.2025 17:05 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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βš”οΈ Schwing!
Take a look at this Cyberpunk Slash VFX made by Sohan Dilusha (Zoin). Detailed breakdown and progression are showcased on the author's ArtStation: www.artstation.com/artwork/Overd6
#vfx #rtvfx #visualfx

30.10.2025 16:24 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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☒️ Check out this Toxic Beam VFX made by Matthew Owers, breakdown also available on ArtStation:
www.artstation.com/artwork/EzoPq0
#gamedev #vfx #realtimevfx #rtvfx

28.10.2025 18:20 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ§‘β€πŸ« Our Timing Workshop is led by Jason Keyser! He has worked as a VFX artist for 13 years and has animated for Netflix's Arlo, League of Legends, and TFT.
Get into the nitty-gritty of Timing for VFX, and let industry professionals guide you through: www.vfxapprentice.com/timing-works...
#gamedev #vfx

27.10.2025 16:54 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Master Timing and Punch with Jason Keyser | VFX-A Timing Workshop
Master Timing and Punch with Jason Keyser | VFX-A Timing Workshop YouTube video by VFX Apprentice

It is as good a time as any to work on your Timing, so let’s not waste any time πŸ˜‰
Introducing Timing Workshop - an intense 4-week class led by Jason Keyser and PrimoΕΎ Femc. Practice and master timing, and make your VFX even more satisfying! youtu.be/1fbAJHVLJvg?...
#gamedev #vfx #rtvfx #realtimevfx

24.10.2025 14:57 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

discord account got hacked ): if you get any messages from that account, please don't respond!!

21.10.2025 02:42 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
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❀️‍πŸ”₯ Houdini & EmberGen Bootcamp is starting in three days, and there are only two spots left! We can't wait to dive into the new content and assignments with you πŸ’ͺ
bit.ly/41pJTAB
#vfx #realtimevfx

14.10.2025 15:31 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ’₯ Realistic or stylized, any VFX needs snappy timing to shine.
⌚ Later this year, we're launching our first Timing Workshop! Bring your fundamentals to a professional level in just four weeks: www.vfxapprentice.com/timing-works...
#vfx #rtvfx

06.10.2025 15:00 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Join this year’s #flipbooktober2025 challenge at VFX Apprentice πŸ’œ
Our yearly tradition continues: bring the suggested topics to life your way alongside like-minded, talented community members! 🀝
discord.com/channels/727...

#framebyframe #vfx #rtvfx

30.09.2025 14:58 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2

Thank you for having us on!
It was really fun!
Now go and listen to @dianasimonyan.bsky.social advice on all things VFX. She really knows her her stuff and is genuinely the smartest person I know! <3

10.07.2025 11:14 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This #VFXFriday we celebrate the work by VFX Apprentice students!πŸ‘

πŸ’Ώ Prismatic Beam by @kfitz-vfx.bsky.social : www.artstation.com/artwork/0l2W6E
🌊 Stylized Water by Maxim Blagoev: www.artstation.com/artwork/JrWdXa
πŸ”₯ Flame Burst by De Andre Martin: www.artstation.com/artwork/zxNaDL
#vfx #rtvfx

20.06.2025 14:48 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🌻 That’s it, one last chance to hop on the All Access Summer sale and save 40% on your subscription!

πŸ’₯ The sale ends tomorrow, so check it out before it's gone: www.vfxapprentice.com/blog/summer-...

#vfx #rtvfx

09.06.2025 16:49 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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It's #VFXFriday and this time we bring you a short featuring our mascot - Sparker, created by @lightsoul.bsky.social for the Ignited - 2D FX Animation course! πŸ”₯
www.vfxapprentice.com/courses/igni...

Also, a quick reminder about an ongoing sale for your next term of All Access πŸ’™
#framebyframe #vfx

23.05.2025 16:03 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Its #VFXFriday!
I've been experimenting more with weapon based effects. This time with a mace.
#VFX #Realtimevfx #UE5

23.05.2025 13:06 πŸ‘ 27 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Ins and Outs of Designing Elemental Character FX Character FX are one of the most fun and challenging VFX assignments. Here's everything to consider when creating your very own fire or water FX characters.

Turns out we may know a thing or two about designing elemental Character FX πŸ”₯🌊
Here are a few things to consider when creating fire or water characters:

21.05.2025 16:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ’‘ How does a VFX artist transition from 2D FX to 3D VFX?
#framebyframe #2dfx #VFX #rtvfx

30.04.2025 14:46 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ’₯ Realistic or stylized, any VFX needs snappy timing to shine!

16.04.2025 16:04 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy #PortfolioDay !

I'm Harry, a Real-Time VFX Artist based in London and looking for work!
I love impacts, particles and injecting the references floating around in my brain into my projects!

🎨 artstation.com/harryjohnstvfx

08.04.2025 14:31 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0