Becoming a VFX artist in the games industry - where to start?

[Kris_Wilkins]

Hey Petrie!

I read all of your advice, it helped loads! since then I have learnt a lot in Unreal, and I have just posted my first attempt at a half way decent particle effect… I have already received some great tips on how to improve it, but should you want to take a look here it is

My first particle effect attempt in UE4 - feedback/criticism appreciated

Hey all, So I am 4 weeks in to learning the cascade system in unreal. I have absolutely no VFX experience, and everything I am doing is self taught using youtube tutorials etc, so I apologise if I am slow at picking up official VFX lingo Here is my first attempt at a particle effect. The idea behind it is a linear rock smash type spell. I haven’t got round to an initial casting effect yet, this is just the travel and impact section of what I am trying to achieve. Any advice/cri…