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Top-Tier VFX Artist Kisong Lee's Complete Unreal Effect Class
Go beyond simple effect creation — bring your visuals to life with dynamic skill effects combined with character motion! Using Unreal’s Niagara and Sequencer, build complex effects step by step. In this class, Coloso’s #1 FX instructor Kisong Lee shares the complete process for crafting refined and immersive Unreal effects through precise direction.
Sequencer skills that recreate hyper-immersive visuals with precise control and natural detail! Utilize Unreal Niagara, Substance, and Houdini to create high-quality effects that seamlessly integrate with character motion. Design flexibly, implement dynamically — advanced effect direction awaits you exclusively in Kisong Lee's Unreal Effect Class.
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01. Course Introduction
- Introduction to the course
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Class Perks
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Effect direction completed with Sequencer toolUnlimited Access to All 25 Classes -
Class material files to help you understand various toolsDownloadable PDFs -
Upgraded-quality productionExample Asset Files
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Complete texture resource creationSubstance Texture Creation Scene File -
Vector field resources supportedHoudini Mesh Creation Scene File -
Certificate of completion for Kisong Lee's Unreal Effect courseOfficial Digital Certificate Provided
*Certificates are issued upon completing 90% or more of the course.
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Who Should Take This Class?
Aspiring game effect artists
Beginner effect artists looking to develop Unreal & Substance Designer skills
Career changers from video or other fields to effect art
Expert VFX Artist Kisong Lee's Portfolio
Why Take This Class?
A Diverse Effect Creation Workflow — Your First Step Toward a High-Quality Portfolio! Go beyond isolated effects and complete four production-level example scenes featuring character-integrated skill animations. Gain a comprehensive understanding of both the theory and practice of effect direction, and learn to craft a wide range of effects with precision and detail.
Master not only Unreal Niagara, but also Skeletal Meshes, Decals, Vector Fields, and more. Use each actor type to create dynamic skill effects, learning how to produce and apply each resource effectively. Explore in-depth actor integration techniques that bring your effects closer to real-world production. Start your advanced FX practice now — with Kisong Lee.
Immersive and High-Quality Character VFX Techniques
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Sprite Explosion Skill Texture -
Sprite Explosion Skill Effect
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Decal Explosion Skill Texture -
Decal Explosion Skill Physics Animation
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Decal Explosion Skill Effect -
Teleportation Skill Effect
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Gravity Explosion Skill Texture -
Gravity Explosion Skill Effect
Instructor
VFX Artist
Kisong Lee
Hi, I’m VFX artist Kisong Lee.
I’ve built over 10 years of hands-on experience working on concept projects across various fields, from film to game effects. After working at game companies such as Smilegate and Krafton, I’m currently leading the VFX team for a new console project.
Over the years, I’ve worked across a wide range of styles—from realistic to animation-style casual concepts—developing effect styles tailored to each project. In this Class, I’ll guide you step by step to help you become a well-balanced effect artist, combining both artistic sensibility and the technical skills needed for execution.
VFX Artist Kisong Lee
[Current]
VFX Lead Artist for a New Console Project
Projects & Awards
[Notable Projects]
Alt9 <New MMORPG> VFX Lead Artist
Krafton <Calisto Protocol> Support
Krafton <The Bird That Drinks Tears> Visual R&D
Smilegate RPG <Lost Ark>
NSE Entertainment <Sura Online> / <Sura Mobile>
Macrograph <R2B> / <Starship Troopers : Invasion>
Highlights
Class Highlights
Full Process of Skill Effect Production with Niagara
Go beyond simple, short-form examples—learn how to complete full-scale skill effects using character animations. Explore a high-quality VFX pipeline with Unreal Niagara and Sequencer, where you’ll craft immersive visuals by harmonizing character motion and effects. Dive into advanced techniques and discover how to achieve powerful, cinematic-level VFX.
Advanced Resources Techniques with Houdini & Substance
Master resource production using Substance Designer and Houdini! Learn advanced techniques to create high-quality Unreal Engine effects by crafting detailed texture resources in Substance and generating physical animation and vector field assets with Houdini. This course guides you through essential tools and workflows for achieving professional-level VFX.
High-Quality Effect Resource Techniques Using Diverse Actors
Go beyond basic Niagara workflows and bring your visuals to life using a wide range of actors—skeletal meshes, decals, vector fields, and more. In Part 3 of the course, explore brand-new resources and techniques that enable richer, more dynamic VFX. Learn to maximize the unique characteristics of each actor type to create effects that are vibrant, immersive, and visually compelling.
Class Details
You'll Learn
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Sequencer Tool Techniques for Leveling Up Game Effect DirectionMaster the Sequencer tool for precise Unreal cinematic direction! Go beyond Niagara effects by integrating and combining various resources to create complex game effect sequences. Learn techniques for fine control and creative application to deliver immersive, high-impact visuals. -
Understanding Post-Process Materials for Enhanced Dramatic EffectsLearn how post-process materials create immediate visual impact, and understand the principles behind their application. In addition to basic effect enhancements, explore how to use Niagara post-process materials to achieve more dramatic and cinematic visuals. -
Advanced Niagara Module Techniques for Greater ControlGo beyond Niagara’s basic modules and take control of your effects with advanced-level module applications. Use particle location settings and complex force modules to precisely manage particle behavior, enabling more flexible and dynamic effect design.
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Expand Your Unreal Spectrum: Diverse Actor Utilization WorkflowGo beyond Niagara-specific resources and explore a wide range of actor usage! Leverage Skeletal Meshes, Decals, Vector Fields, and more to craft dynamic and immersive effects. Through new resource applications, broaden your own effect creation skill set and take your visuals to the next level. -
Broad Application of Substance Designer & Houdini SkillsMaster advanced resource creation using Substance Designer and Houdini! Create physics-based animations and vector field assets in Houdini, and craft detailed texture resources in Substance. Gain a deep understanding of resource scalability and flexibility, and develop advanced skills you can apply across a variety of real-world projects. -
Beyond Simple Examples, Mastering High-Quality Skill EffectsLearn the full process of creating skill effects integrated with character motion! Not only will you build individual effects, but you’ll also complete advanced examples at a real project level. Discover how to match effects to specific motions and comprehensively develop your advanced effect production skills.
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Interview with
VFX Artist Kisong Lee
Question.01
How is your unique strength reflected in the course curriculum?
My strength lies in maintaining a balance between artistic sensibility and the technical skills required for effect implementation. This course is designed to reflect that balance—featuring high-quality, artistically refined examples while also supporting technical understanding, so learners can follow along and create with ease.
Question.02
What sets this class apart from previous VFX courses?
What sets this course apart is its broad use of tools like Substance Designer and Houdini. While previous VFX courses focused on creating standalone Niagara effect resources, this course takes things further—guiding you through the complete process of skill effect production using character motion and the Sequencer tool. You'll not only build high-quality results but also develop the creative intuition to apply these techniques to more complex effects.
Question.03
Who would you recommend this class to?
If you’ve previously learned the basics of Niagara and created simple effects, this course is perfect for taking the next step. It’s designed for those who want to produce polished skill effects and understand how to create and apply high-quality resources used in professional-level VFX. By completing challenging examples, you’ll be able to kickstart your portfolio and gain insights that can be directly applied to your own work.
Required Programs
This course will use
- Unreal Engine 5.4
- Substance Designer 2024
- Houdini 20
Please purchase and install these program(s) for an optimized class experience.
*These programs and/or materials will not be provided with the course.
