ActionVFX

08/05/2025

The First Course From ActionVFX: Intro to ComfyUI for VFX
AI isn't replacing VFX artists. But it's already part of the pipeline.

If you're in comp, lookdev, or creative direction, you've probably seen the hype — and the confusion — around tools like ComfyUI. This course clears the noise.

Taught by Doug Hogan, Intro to ComfyUI for VFX gives you a structured, production-ready workflow to use AI responsibly and effectively — without guessing, and without sacrificing quality.

🧠 Built for:
VFX artists & compositors (especially Nuke users)
Leads navigating pipeline decisions
Indie teams working under pressure
Students entering an AI-driven industry

📦 15 modules. Clear techniques. Full transparency.
📅 Drops September 2
🔥 Sign up now for 30% off early access:
https://bit.ly/3IR8kBm

🔗 Read the full announcement:
https://www.actionvfx.com/blog/actionvfx-course-announcement

Announcing ActionVFX's First Course | Introduction To ComfyUI For VFX

08/05/2025

Headed to SIGGRAPH? We are too.

The ActionVFX team will be on the ground this year, and we’d love to connect with studios, clients, and fellow artists while we’re there.

If you're attending and want to:
- Talk shop about how you're using VFX assets in your pipeline
- Share feedback or ideas
- Meet some of the crew
Let’s make it happen.

🗓️ When to Find Us
We’re doing a booth takeover at Foundry’s booth.
It’s a great chance to catch us in one spot, no awkward chasing-down required.

If you're a current AVFX customer (or want to be), come say hi.
We’d love to hear what you’re working on and how we can support it.

👋 Planning to be there? Drop a comment or DM—we’ll make time to connect.

07/31/2025

🚨We're Proud To Announce Our First ActionVFX Academy course:

Intro to ComfyUI for VFX

Generative tools aren’t going away. And rather than fight them, we’d rather learn how to use them well.

It’s a structured, hands-on path for VFX artists who want to understand how AI tools like ComfyUI can integrate into real pipelines, without replacing craft, control, or creative judgment.

🧠 Learn how to:
- Integrate ComfyUI into your compositing workflow
- Build useful, repeatable AI pipelines (not just slot-machine generations)
- Use tools like ControlNets, LoRAs, and inpainting with purpose
- Upscale, relight, and enhance shots with real production thinking

🎓 Starts Sept 2, 2025
🎥 15 modules, downloadable assets, practical structure
🎯 Real insight for working artists

Sign-Up Now and Get 30% Off:
https://bit.ly/3IR8kBm

💬 This course is built for compositors, motion designers, and technical artists who don’t want to be left behind, but refuse to compromise their quality and Studios looking for smart, scalable ways to speed things up without losing quality.

07/31/2025

AVFX Academy news, brand-new product reveals, behind-the-scenes from our latest shoot — and the return of a feature you’ve been asking for.

Hop in now and catch it all in real time:
🎥 Watch Live → https://youtube.com/live/hSI0r3Q7iFc

We have a new announcements to share about some BIG things at ActionVFX.

07/30/2025

🏆 Behind the scenes at Ingenuity Studios: They’ve worked on big projects, and one secret weapon in their arsenal is stock VFX footage. Here’s how it helps them deliver amazing shots:
By using high-quality ActionVFX elements (fire, smoke, debris, etc.), they drastically cut down simulation and shooting time
Consistency across shots is easier – the team knows our assets are reliable and color-matched, ensuring a cohesive look
For tight deadlines, stock footage = life saver. It’s like having an entire FX library on-call, so they never start from zero on an effect
Discover the full interview with Ingenuity Studios: https://www.actionvfx.com/blog/how-actionvfx-stock-footage-benefits-ingenuity-studios

Ingenuity Studios is a full-service VFX studio that has been building long-standing relationships with their clients since 2004. Watch some of their impressive reels, and learn how they have used ActionVFX crowd and fire assets to create stunning visuals.

07/30/2025

ACTIONVFX JULY LIVESTREAM!
🗓️ Thursday, July 31st (Tomorrow!)
🕛 12PM ET / 9AM PT
📍 Set your reminder:
https://youtube.com/live/hSI0r3Q7iFc

We’ve got announcements. Big ones.
🔥 New products are dropping
🎥 A behind-the-scenes shoot reveal
🎓 AVFX Academy is evolving
🔁 A fan-favorite feature returns

Come hang out.
Bring your questions.
We’ll see you there!

We have a new announcements to share about some BIG things at ActionVFX.

07/29/2025

When Contributor VFXMagic they tackled their own pipeline gaps and designed a toolset for everyone: clean, realistic Concrete Wall Crack assets, rendered and ready for compositing.

VFXMagic says it best:
“I built these elements to feel cinematic—but more importantly, to feel structural. They layer cleanly, hold edits, and avoid compositing headaches.”

ActionVFX exists to deliver workflow value.
These kinds of tools weren’t common. Many teams still piece together damage shots by hacking geometry or layering low-res plates.

“There aren’t many clean, high-quality wall crack simulations that are easy to composite and come with flexibility like selection passes.” — VFXMagic

With ActionVFX Destruction & Debris Collections, even small studios and indie teams can access production-grade utility without building it themselves—freeing creatives to focus on narrative, staging, and shot ex*****on.

View VFXMagic's Collection here:
https://bit.ly/44Ga7So

Let us know what you think of our latest collection in the comments below.

07/28/2025

🕝24-Hour Deal: Burning Flesh + Body Fire are 20% off — credits or à la carte.
If you’re working on fire wounds or horror comps, this is the toolkit for it.

Fully animated, practical elements — no static textures or paintovers.
🔥Body Fires: https://bit.ly/459yW9a
❤️‍🔥Burning Flesh: https://bit.ly/4nJ0BoR

These were built for real production needs.
They move, pulse, and sell the pain.

Let us know if you use them in a shot by tagging

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?