ActionVFX

12/16/2025

Submissions are in. Now comes the fun part.

🏆 December VFX Challenge — Winner Announcement (LIVE)
We’ll be watching through the entries, talking creative choices, and announcing this month’s winner live on YouTube.

If you submitted, come see if you won.
If you didn’t, it’s still worth your time. Seeing how others approached the same footage is half the learning.

📺 Join the livestream here:
👉 https://youtube.com/live/VKVl2uAkasU?feature=share

Grab a drink, bring your curiosity, and come hang out.
See you there.

Pop in as we take a look at new releases, review your submissions to the VFX challenge, and announce our Christmas Surprise!

12/15/2025

Studios don’t fake realism, they build it.
From layered rain to lens interaction, this shot uses ActionVFX assets to sell every detail.

That’s why studios choose ActionVFX.
Production-tested. Comp-ready. Always available.

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12/15/2025

When things get strange in post, having the right assets makes all the difference! That’s why pros use ActionVFX.

Stay tuned for VFXmas coming this week!! 30% Off EVERYTHING!!!

12/12/2025

🚨 Last weekend. Final push. 🚨
If you’ve been tweaking, second-guessing, or telling yourself “I’ll submit tomorrow” this is it. You got this!

The December VFX Challenge deadline hits Monday, Dec 15th @ 23:59 ET.

Pick a clip. Push it somewhere unexpected.
No rules on style. Just make something you’re proud of.

🎁 What’s up for grabs:
– ActionVFX T-shirt
– A spin of the Mystery Wheel
– Full access to Intro to ComfyUI for Visual Effects

Then we’ll be breaking it all down live 👇
🏆 Winner Announcement Livestream
👉 https://youtube.com/live/VKVl2uAkasU?feature=share
December 18, 12PM ET | 9AM PT.

Even if you don’t submit, come hang out, see how others approached it, and steal some ideas for next month.

Good luck. Can’t wait to see what you ship 🔥

Pop in as we take a look at new releases, review your submissions to the VFX challenge, and announce our Christmas Surprise!

12/11/2025

How do you get fire that looks real, without faking motion blur, cheat lighting, or simulation artifacts?

You film it for real. Every chaotic detail.

Our Molotov Cocktail Collection was designed with one goal in mind; to give VFX artists fire elements that just work in comp without spending hours trying to make CG look believable.

What makes this collection different?
- Shot practically, with natural motion blur baked in
- Captures fuel spray, glass shatter, ignition, and real heat flicker
- Multiple throws, bottle types, and camera angles to fit different shot setups
- Filmed against clean, blacked-out surfaces for key-friendly assets

“We filmed the Molotov cocktails practically instead of using simulations to ensure they look 100% real and will fit into live-action footage seamlessly.”
– Zachary VanHoy, Asset Development Supervisor at ActionVFX

There’s realism you can simulate, and then there’s realism you capture.
If your team is tired of wrestling with fire in post, this collection was built for you.

Check Out The Trailer and Download Today:
https://bit.ly/44aCOGr

12/10/2025

VFX artists and studio teams are seamlessly weaving ComfyUI into their cleanup, relighting, matte extraction, and ideation workflows, way faster than we imagined!

If you haven’t joined the revolution yet, now is your chance! 🚀

🎓 Here's what you'll master:
✅ Turbocharge digital cleanup and generate flawless clean plates
✅ Automate tricky roto tasks with Cutting-Edge ControlNets
✅ Craft production-ready AI workflows that output in EXR format
✅ Drive your creative vision forward using rapid concept tools and image-to-image techniques

Whether you’re heading a team or working freelance under tight deadlines, discover how AI can be your best ally instead of an obstacle.

🔥 Enroll today and join the studios and artists already harnessing this new workflow: https://bit.ly/4n0UFX6

12/10/2025

🚀 Calling all VFX artists! The pressure is on to accelerate workflows without sacrificing quality—and we’re here to help you rise to the challenge! 🌟

More and more studios are turning to ComfyUI, not just as a passing trend, but as a game-changing tool in their pipelines.

Curious about what you'll gain from our new course, *Introduction to ComfyUI for VFX* at ActionVFX Academy? Dive into our latest blog post and discover how you can streamline cleanup, rotoscoping, and compositing tasks with AI workflows that produce pristine EXRs perfect for post-production. 🎨✨

👉 Check out the blog now → https://www.actionvfx.com/blog/comfyui-for-vfx

Ready to harness the true power of AI in your workflow? This is where your journey starts!

12/08/2025

🔥 One Week Left — December VFX Challenge! 🔥

If you’ve been cooking something up… now’s the moment to lock it in.
You’ve got 7 days remaining before submissions close:

⏰ Deadline: 23:59 ET, Monday, December 15th
📤 Submit on our Discord: https://discord.com/invite/SEeuP5Mtku

Pick from:
• https://www.actionvfx.com/practice-footage/agents-operating-hologram-ui
• https://www.actionvfx.com/practice-footage/astronaut-walking-on-green-screen
• https://www.actionvfx.com/practice-footage/soldier-running-through-field

Push it as far as you can. Finish strong. Make something you’re proud to put your name on.

🏆 Winner gets:
ActionVFX T-shirt
Spin of the Mystery Wheel
Intro to ComfyUI for Visual Effects — full course access

Let’s see what you’ve got. 👀🔥

12/03/2025

We're heading to SIGGRAPH Asia 2025 in Hong Kong.
If you’re going to be there, we’d love to say hey.

Always happy to connect with artists, supervisors, and anyone building the future of visual effects.

Comment or DM to setup a meeting.

12/02/2025

Aspiring VFX artist? Here are 5 things experienced pros wish they’d known starting out:
It’s Not All Glamour: Behind epic visuals are late nights, tight deadlines, and lots of hard grind. Be ready to put in the work!
Learning Never Stops: Tech and techniques evolve constantly. Stay curious, keep learning (that’s half the fun) ⏳
Deadlines Are Relentless: Creating art on a schedule is a skill – balance speed with quality, because deliveries matter
Teamwork is Key: VFX is a team sport. You’ll collaborate with directors, editors, other artists – communication and egos kept in check
Passion > Genius: You don’t need to be a prodigy. Persistence, creativity, and adaptability carry you further than raw talent alone 🙌
From managing expectations to staying resilient, these insights will help you thrive in your VFX career. Dive deeper into all 8 lessons here: https://www.actionvfx.com/blog/8-things-i-wish-i-knew-before-becoming-a-vfx-artist

12/01/2025

🔥December VFX Challenge!! 🔥

You’ve only got a few weeks on this one.
Deadline: 23:59 ET: Monday, December 15th.
Submit via file or link on our Discord:
https://discord.com/invite/SEeuP5Mtku

Pick one (or more) of these clips and show us what you can do:

Agents Operating Hologram UI
https://www.actionvfx.com/practice-footage/agents-operating-hologram-ui

Astronaut Walking on Green Screen
https://www.actionvfx.com/practice-footage/astronaut-walking-on-green-screen

Soldier Running Through Field
https://www.actionvfx.com/practice-footage/soldier-running-through-field

Bring your spin, push your ideas, and make something you’re proud of.

Winner gets:
An ActionVFX T-shirt
A Spin Of The Mystery Wheel
Intro to ComfyUI for Visual Effects course access

Can’t wait to see what you come up with!