List of ideas for beginners, to practice

[r_Flame]

Just getting into VFX and wanted to make a list of ideas.
Then I thought why not ask for help?

[Senseleo]

Learn Particle System

[NateLane]

@Travis listed some effects that I think are good to start with!

Beginning VFX Artist - Advice for beginners, from a beginner

Hi there, my name is Travis and I’ve been a vfx artist in the games industry for 2 years now. In a few threads around here, and speaking with current students at GDC this last year, it seems like there’s an interest in what it’s like to start out as a new fx artist. My experience is just a narrow point of view, as studios have a large range of sizes and organizational structures, so your experiences may differ. I hope I can type this up in an organized and logical approach. Background: I starte…

Things that don’t require hookups. Also if you take a look at some of the sketches we’ve done in the past there’s some fairly straight forward particle effect challenges with lots of people examples. Things like:

Wisp
Dragon’s Breath
Starfleet Engine
Campfire
Explode

Also, welcome to the world of VFX!