Resources for learning about VFX simulation methods & tools.
Resources directed primarily for learning character creation in 3D.
Pick resources that fit your learning style, instead of brute forcing learning in a way you don't enjoy - that's why I tried including multiple options in each topic for you to pick from!
Blender
NPR
📺 YOUTUBE
How to Make Stylized 2D VFX in Blender - IT'S EASY!
SharpWind
How I create stylised 2D VFX in Blender
Pierrick Picaut
Smears, Speed Lines, dust, trails, stylised 2D and 3D FXs in Blender
Pierrick Picaut
Smear Frames in blender have never been this Easy! (4.5+)
3Dan
[Tut] Procedural Stylized Explosion C - Blender Geometry Nodes 4.1
Bradley Animation
Procedural Anime Fire in Blender 5.0 - Ultra Fast Method
Jaleed Khan 3D
Procedural Cartoon Flames in Blender
Blender Box
How to make Anime Lines in Blender 2.82 Eevee - Tutorial
TutsByKai
Tutorial: Anime Blood splatter FX in blender
Kristof Dedene
How to create a watercolor effect and line art in Blender
Kai🔸
REALISTIC
📺 YOUTUBE
EASY Blender VFX: Procedural Gunfire, Lasers & Destruction for Animation!
Nocluse
Realistic Fire Tutorial for Blender! #blender3d #blendertutorial
Faebe Tutorials
Fire Simulations for Beginners 🔥 (Blender Tutorial)
Ryan King Art
Blender Tutorial - Gradient Fire Animation (2.83)
Blender Made Easy
Blender | EASY Fire Simulation | Beginners Tutorial
PIXXO 3D
Realistic Explosion in Blender | Fire, Smoke & Particles | Short Tutorial
Paweł Chądzyński
How to Make Fire Swords in Blender!
Cartesian Caramel
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(Last updated: 07/09/2026)
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