VFX Reel

A cinematic exploration of real-time visual effects in Unreal Engine. This project showcases advanced particle systems, Niagara workflows, and dynamic lighting techniques to create immersive environmental storytelling.

Parasol Loom

Parasol Loom is a indie project I had the pleasure of working on in the month of May! I worked on the team as a VFX Artist and Tech Artist/Rigger. We landed ourselves in the top 10% in the Rising Tide Blue Ocean Games Challenge. Check out our trailer!

Hermes' Runner

Take a look at Hermes' Runner on Steam! I worked on this game as a VFX Artist and Tech Artist/Rigger.

Study Highlight: Swarm Grenade Recreation

Made in UE5. Textures made in Adobe 3D Substance Designer. Meshes made in Maya. Read about my developing process!

• Event Timing & Handlers: Used event handlers for tracking an enemy vs. triggering out of range, ensuring smooth transitions. (See screenshots for the two different systems I tested)
• Emitter Timing: Layered event handlers within each emitter to accurately match the original effect's timing.
• Solar Aesthetic: Focused on color and emission to replicate Destiny 2’s solar feel.
• Glow & Intensity: Balanced warmth, glow, and emissive values to create a fiery, radiant look.
• Authenticity: Tuned the smoke, explosions and other effects to maintain visual fidelity to the source material.

Study Highlight: Environmental Effect "Sword in the Stone"

Made in UE5. Textures made in Adobe 3D Substance Designer. Meshes made in Houdini and from Quixel. Here's some challenges I overcame:

• Continuous Effect Challenge: Unlike most VFX, this effect remained on screen for a long time, requiring extra polish.
• Material & Texture Refinement: Learned the importance of high-quality materials and detailed textures to maintain visual appeal over time.
• Long-Term Visual Consistency: Tweaked the material and spiral mesh used to create the whisp effect to prevent it looking repetitive and bland.
• Color Adjustments: Refined color values to ensure the effect stood out while blending naturally with the environment.
• Iterative Improvements: Regularly adjusted materials to ensure the effect stayed engaging, especially the "aura" around the sword.

Music Themed Spell

A 3 hour effect challenge I did using my love for music as a precursor.

Gecko IK/FK Rig

A full rig for a gecko humanoid with a Python script coded for the purpose of using NURBS curves to create sliders that control the face and clothing of the rig. The scripting and all other rigging is done in Maya.