ActionVFX

07/22/2025

🎯 Doing screen replacements in post? Don’t skip those tracking markers on set! Our new blog shows how screen tracking markers can save you tons of time in digital screen comps:
Perfectly placed markers = easy, rock-solid tracking in post (no more slipping or sliding corner pins)
Even with glossy, glare-prone screens, markers help your tracking software lock on confidently
End result: your fake phone/TV screen sticks perfectly in place, fooling even the keenest eyes 👀
👉 Learn pro tips for using tracking markers: https://www.actionvfx.com/blog/how-screen-tracking-markers-streamline-digital-screen-replacement

This blog explores the role of screen tracking markers in VFX, explains their usage, and provides tips for optimized post-production.

07/21/2025

When a destruction shot needs realism, every layer matters. But most wall crack assets? Too flat. Too clean. Too generic.

So instead of faking it, ActionVFX Contributor, VFXmagic built something that could hold up, under scrutiny, under motion, under client feedback. What started as R&D personal project turned into a tool that makes destruction easier for everyone else.

Now available on ActionVFX
🧱 Concrete Wall Cracks: https://bit.ly/44Ga7So
Designed to help compositors drop detail into scenes without breaking pace.

💬 “It’s an incredible feeling to know that my work could become part of films, games, or commercials seen around the world. As an artist, there’s nothing more rewarding than seeing your efforts contribute to storytelling on a global scale.”

Check the new collection and show us how you use it by tagging .

This collection of 18 high-quality Wall Cracks is designed to depict the drama of large cracks forming along concrete walls, perfect for showcasing earthquakes, damaged buildings, or the impact of massive objects. The collection offers both horizontal and vertical options, with variations that inclu...

07/16/2025

📦 Building your VFX library but low on funds? We got you. Check out our mega-list of free VFX stock footage sources to beef up your toolkit at no cost:
Overlays & elements: Film grain, light rays, dust particles, fog – free downloads from top sites like Shutterstock, PremiumBeat, FilmBodega
Explosions & more: Grab free explosion clips from Compositing Academy and a variety of effects from FX Elements’ free section
ActionVFX freebies: Don’t miss our own free asset library with pro-grade fire, smoke, blasts and beyond 🔥
Get the full index of free VFX goodies: https://www.actionvfx.com/blog/the-ultimate-index-of-free-visual-effects-stock-footage

Uncover top free resources for VFX stock footage. Ideal for professionals and beginners looking to enhance their visual effects projects.

07/16/2025

🔥 Not for the faint of heart.
Capture practically on our recent shoot, our Burning Flesh assets are for the moments where the danger has to feel real.

Pre-keyed. R-rated. Ready for the timeline.


👇 Would you use this in a horror scene or action shot?

07/15/2025

💥 Need bullet hits that hold up in post?

In this quick After Effects walkthrough, we show how studios and creators can use production-ready blood and squib assets to deliver clean, realistic bullet impacts — all under 5 minutes.

Watch the tutorial: https://youtu.be/_byPgGmbUZY
Download the assets:
👉 Fabric Squib Hits: https://bit.ly/4jKn1Eh
👉 Blood Bursts: https://bit.ly/4e0AUeZ

No sims. No guesswork. Just tools that work.

07/10/2025

New This Month in the Essentials Catalog!
Two heavy-hitting drops just landed for Essentials subscribers:

Gas Explosions Vol. 2: https://bit.ly/44705cC
U.S. Army CH‑47 Chinook (3D Model): https://bit.ly/46hSA3W

Only available through July.
Don’t miss out — they rotate out of the Essentials Catalog on August 1st.

07/09/2025

What did we miss? 🔥

This is how the pros build fire scenes that feel real:
✔️ Match scale + speed
✔️ Light your world, not just the flame
✔️ Layer chaos: fog, sparks, flicker, glow, debris

Every asset you need? We’ve got it.
Pre-keyed. Filmed practically. Built for real compositing.
All at actionvfx.com
https://bit.ly/46woqtQ

07/03/2025

If you caught the June livestream, you’ll know we’re hitting pause on the VFX Challenge this month.
We’re taking time to rework it into something better, for everyone.

That means we want your input.

We’ve already seen some great ideas in ⁠✨-vfx-challenge and ⁠✍-feedback, but we’d love to hear more. Fill out this quick survey (2 minutes max), and you’ll help shape what’s next.
👉 https://forms.gle/TtmzfeAfeyicSKrFA

As a thank you, everyone who fills it out will be entered into a draw to win one of five ActionVFX T-shirts. Free goody for speaking your mind is not a bad deal. 👕🔥

07/01/2025

🌟 A long time ago, in a garage far, far away... 🎬 Our friends at Film Riot remade an original Star Wars VFX shot using old-school miniatures and modern ActionVFX assets!
They built a practical miniature setup to mimic the classic Star Destroyer scene – talk about DIY ILM!
Used ActionVFX’s Sci-Fi Planets and space effects to enhance the shot, blending practical and digital flawlessly
The end result? A fan remake that feels like vintage Star Wars, achieved with today’s tech on a shoestring budget 🚀
👉 Read the miniatures VFX behind-the-scenes: https://www.actionvfx.com/blog/filmriot-remaking-star-wars-vfx-with-miniatures-and-actionvfx

Learn how FilmRiot recreated Star Wars VFX with the ActionVFX Sci-Fi Planets collection and a miniature.

06/27/2025

🐉 Big monster, modest budget – epic results! Godzilla Minus One delivered Oscar-worthy VFX on an indie budget, and our latest article reveals how:
Discover how Japan’s Shirogumi studio used clever tricks (and ActionVFX stock footage) to create Hollywood-level destruction
Using readily available VFX elements (explosions, fire, debris) helped them save time without sacrificing quality
Proof that you don’t need Avengers money to win awards – smart resource use can bring home an Oscar® 🏆
👉 Read the Godzilla VFX case study: https://www.actionvfx.com/blog/godzilla-minus-one-vfx-oscar-on-a-budget

Learn about Godzilla Minus One's Oscar®-winning VFX on a $15 million budget and key takeaways for VFX artists.

06/26/2025

🏆 It’s time! The winner of the June Render Challenge: POWER SURGE is being revealed!
Don’t miss it → https://www.youtube.com/live/CJNza2SZ3uw

Massive thank you to everyone who submitted—this community rocks 🤘

Pop in as we take a look at your VFX shots and discuss upcoming products!