Benedikt Ferlings
@benediktferlings.bsky.social
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.
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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📅 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 💥
#gamedev #vfx #rtvfx
And to celebrate #VFXFriday, here's an effect from the Timing Class 💥
#gamedev #vfx #rtvfx
November 7, 2025 at 3:45 PM
📅 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 💥
#gamedev #vfx #rtvfx
And to celebrate #VFXFriday, here's an effect from the Timing Class 💥
#gamedev #vfx #rtvfx
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🧑🏫 Once a remarkable VFX Apprentice himself, Primož 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
Some seats are still available: www.vfxapprentice.com/timing-works...
#gamedev #vfx #realtimevfx
November 5, 2025 at 5:05 PM
🧑🏫 Once a remarkable VFX Apprentice himself, Primož 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
Some seats are still available: www.vfxapprentice.com/timing-works...
#gamedev #vfx #realtimevfx
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⚔️ 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
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
October 30, 2025 at 4:24 PM
⚔️ 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
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
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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
www.artstation.com/artwork/EzoPq0
#gamedev #vfx #realtimevfx #rtvfx
October 28, 2025 at 6:20 PM
☢️ Check out this Toxic Beam VFX made by Matthew Owers, breakdown also available on ArtStation:
www.artstation.com/artwork/EzoPq0
#gamedev #vfx #realtimevfx #rtvfx
www.artstation.com/artwork/EzoPq0
#gamedev #vfx #realtimevfx #rtvfx
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🧑🏫 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
Get into the nitty-gritty of Timing for VFX, and let industry professionals guide you through: www.vfxapprentice.com/timing-works...
#gamedev #vfx
October 27, 2025 at 4:53 PM
🧑🏫 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
Get into the nitty-gritty of Timing for VFX, and let industry professionals guide you through: www.vfxapprentice.com/timing-works...
#gamedev #vfx
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It is as good a time as any to work on your Timing, so let’s not waste any time 😉
Introducing Timing Workshop - an intense 4-week class led by Jason Keyser and Primož Femc. Practice and master timing, and make your VFX even more satisfying! youtu.be/1fbAJHVLJvg?...
#gamedev #vfx #rtvfx #realtimevfx
Introducing Timing Workshop - an intense 4-week class led by Jason Keyser and Primož Femc. Practice and master timing, and make your VFX even more satisfying! youtu.be/1fbAJHVLJvg?...
#gamedev #vfx #rtvfx #realtimevfx
Master Timing and Punch with Jason Keyser | VFX-A Timing Workshop
YouTube video by VFX Apprentice
youtu.be
October 24, 2025 at 2:57 PM
It is as good a time as any to work on your Timing, so let’s not waste any time 😉
Introducing Timing Workshop - an intense 4-week class led by Jason Keyser and Primož Femc. Practice and master timing, and make your VFX even more satisfying! youtu.be/1fbAJHVLJvg?...
#gamedev #vfx #rtvfx #realtimevfx
Introducing Timing Workshop - an intense 4-week class led by Jason Keyser and Primož Femc. Practice and master timing, and make your VFX even more satisfying! youtu.be/1fbAJHVLJvg?...
#gamedev #vfx #rtvfx #realtimevfx
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October 21, 2025 at 2:42 AM
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❤️🔥 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 💪
bit.ly/41pJTAB
#vfx #realtimevfx
bit.ly/41pJTAB
#vfx #realtimevfx
October 14, 2025 at 3:31 PM
❤️🔥 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 💪
bit.ly/41pJTAB
#vfx #realtimevfx
bit.ly/41pJTAB
#vfx #realtimevfx
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💥 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
⌚ 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
October 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
💥 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
⌚ 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
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Join this year’s #flipbooktober2025 challenge at VFX Apprentice 💜
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
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
September 30, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Join this year’s #flipbooktober2025 challenge at VFX Apprentice 💜
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
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
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
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
Check out the new episode of The Generalists I sat down with @benediktferlings.bsky.social and @dianasimonyan.bsky.social to talk all things real-time VFX, from getting started with different backgrounds.
Full Episode: youtu.be/9voFrTTg4HM
Full Episode: youtu.be/9voFrTTg4HM
July 10, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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
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
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This #VFXFriday we celebrate the work by VFX Apprentice students!👏
💿 Prismatic Beam by @kfitz-vfx.bsky.social : www.artstation.com/artwork/0l2W6E
🌊 Stylized Water by Maxim Blagoev: www.artstation.com/artwork/JrWdXa
🔥 Flame Burst by De Andre Martin: www.artstation.com/artwork/zxNaDL
#vfx #rtvfx
💿 Prismatic Beam by @kfitz-vfx.bsky.social : www.artstation.com/artwork/0l2W6E
🌊 Stylized Water by Maxim Blagoev: www.artstation.com/artwork/JrWdXa
🔥 Flame Burst by De Andre Martin: www.artstation.com/artwork/zxNaDL
#vfx #rtvfx
June 20, 2025 at 2:48 PM
This #VFXFriday we celebrate the work by VFX Apprentice students!👏
💿 Prismatic Beam by @kfitz-vfx.bsky.social : www.artstation.com/artwork/0l2W6E
🌊 Stylized Water by Maxim Blagoev: www.artstation.com/artwork/JrWdXa
🔥 Flame Burst by De Andre Martin: www.artstation.com/artwork/zxNaDL
#vfx #rtvfx
💿 Prismatic Beam by @kfitz-vfx.bsky.social : www.artstation.com/artwork/0l2W6E
🌊 Stylized Water by Maxim Blagoev: www.artstation.com/artwork/JrWdXa
🔥 Flame Burst by De Andre Martin: www.artstation.com/artwork/zxNaDL
#vfx #rtvfx
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🌻 That’s it, one last chance to hop on the All Access Summer sale and save 40% on your subscription!
💥 The sale ends tomorrow, so check it out before it's gone: www.vfxapprentice.com/blog/summer-...
#vfx #rtvfx
💥 The sale ends tomorrow, so check it out before it's gone: www.vfxapprentice.com/blog/summer-...
#vfx #rtvfx
June 9, 2025 at 4:48 PM
🌻 That’s it, one last chance to hop on the All Access Summer sale and save 40% on your subscription!
💥 The sale ends tomorrow, so check it out before it's gone: www.vfxapprentice.com/blog/summer-...
#vfx #rtvfx
💥 The sale ends tomorrow, so check it out before it's gone: www.vfxapprentice.com/blog/summer-...
#vfx #rtvfx
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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! 🔥
www.vfxapprentice.com/courses/igni...
Also, a quick reminder about an ongoing sale for your next term of All Access 💙
#framebyframe #vfx
www.vfxapprentice.com/courses/igni...
Also, a quick reminder about an ongoing sale for your next term of All Access 💙
#framebyframe #vfx
May 23, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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! 🔥
www.vfxapprentice.com/courses/igni...
Also, a quick reminder about an ongoing sale for your next term of All Access 💙
#framebyframe #vfx
www.vfxapprentice.com/courses/igni...
Also, a quick reminder about an ongoing sale for your next term of All Access 💙
#framebyframe #vfx
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Its #VFXFriday!
I've been experimenting more with weapon based effects. This time with a mace.
#VFX #Realtimevfx #UE5
I've been experimenting more with weapon based effects. This time with a mace.
#VFX #Realtimevfx #UE5
May 23, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Its #VFXFriday!
I've been experimenting more with weapon based effects. This time with a mace.
#VFX #Realtimevfx #UE5
I've been experimenting more with weapon based effects. This time with a mace.
#VFX #Realtimevfx #UE5
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Turns out we may know a thing or two about designing elemental Character FX 🔥🌊
Here are a few things to consider when creating fire or water characters:
Here are a few things to consider when creating fire or water characters:
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.
www.vfxapprentice.com
May 21, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Turns out we may know a thing or two about designing elemental Character FX 🔥🌊
Here are a few things to consider when creating fire or water characters:
Here are a few things to consider when creating fire or water characters:
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April 30, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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💥 Realistic or stylized, any VFX needs snappy timing to shine!
April 16, 2025 at 4:04 PM
💥 Realistic or stylized, any VFX needs snappy timing to shine!
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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
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
April 8, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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
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
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Feeling really happy for the chance to work on Temple, it was very exciting and fun. I hope you enjoy how their VFX turned out😊
I thought I'd share my work here
artstation.com/artwork/nJ8ewo
#vfx #realtime #warframe #techrotencore #temple
I thought I'd share my work here
artstation.com/artwork/nJ8ewo
#vfx #realtime #warframe #techrotencore #temple
Warframe - Temple VFX, Diana Simonyan
Some of the VFX I did for the Techrot Encore update for Warframe! I handled the latest Warframe's - Temple's abilities, as well as some of the Emotes, including Temple's Emote. They mean a lot to me a...
artstation.com
March 20, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Feeling really happy for the chance to work on Temple, it was very exciting and fun. I hope you enjoy how their VFX turned out😊
I thought I'd share my work here
artstation.com/artwork/nJ8ewo
#vfx #realtime #warframe #techrotencore #temple
I thought I'd share my work here
artstation.com/artwork/nJ8ewo
#vfx #realtime #warframe #techrotencore #temple
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🔥 Houdini & EmberGen Bootcamp is leveled up and back! bit.ly/41pJTAB
Now extended to an 8-week guided training experience: dive into #EmberGen (JangaFX) and #Houdini (@sidefx.bsky.social), VATs, 6-point lighting, and learn other handy tricks with @dianasimonyan.bsky.social
#realtimevfx #vfx
Now extended to an 8-week guided training experience: dive into #EmberGen (JangaFX) and #Houdini (@sidefx.bsky.social), VATs, 6-point lighting, and learn other handy tricks with @dianasimonyan.bsky.social
#realtimevfx #vfx
March 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM
🔥 Houdini & EmberGen Bootcamp is leveled up and back! bit.ly/41pJTAB
Now extended to an 8-week guided training experience: dive into #EmberGen (JangaFX) and #Houdini (@sidefx.bsky.social), VATs, 6-point lighting, and learn other handy tricks with @dianasimonyan.bsky.social
#realtimevfx #vfx
Now extended to an 8-week guided training experience: dive into #EmberGen (JangaFX) and #Houdini (@sidefx.bsky.social), VATs, 6-point lighting, and learn other handy tricks with @dianasimonyan.bsky.social
#realtimevfx #vfx
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A confession must be made this Valentine's Day, which also happens to be #vfxfriday...
We love visual effects! 😍💞
And if you have cute VFX with hearts and swooshes — we NEED to see them! #VFX
We love visual effects! 😍💞
And if you have cute VFX with hearts and swooshes — we NEED to see them! #VFX
February 14, 2025 at 3:45 PM
A confession must be made this Valentine's Day, which also happens to be #vfxfriday...
We love visual effects! 😍💞
And if you have cute VFX with hearts and swooshes — we NEED to see them! #VFX
We love visual effects! 😍💞
And if you have cute VFX with hearts and swooshes — we NEED to see them! #VFX
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If you're seeing this, post an explosion VFX 💥 #VFXFriday
VFX by Dan Elder, from 2D FX Explosion Masterclass
VFX by Dan Elder, from 2D FX Explosion Masterclass
February 7, 2025 at 5:39 PM
If you're seeing this, post an explosion VFX 💥 #VFXFriday
VFX by Dan Elder, from 2D FX Explosion Masterclass
VFX by Dan Elder, from 2D FX Explosion Masterclass
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November 20, 2024 at 4:39 PM