ActionVFX

06/21/2025

💥 Ever wanted to create a jaw-dropping (or head-popping) gore effect? Now you can – without actual explosives. Our new tutorial shows how to do a safe but convincing head explosion:
We recreate an infamous scene from The Boys by combining Blender simulations with real blood VFX elements
Find out how to composite blood spurts, brain bits (eww) and smoke in After Effects for a Hollywood-level result
It’s a masterclass in blending 3D and 2D gore elements so that your audience will go “HOW did they do that?!” 😲
Check out the tutorial (bring a strong stomach): https://www.actionvfx.com/blog/head-explosion-tutorial-after-effects

We recreated a head explosion from a scene in The Boys. Here's how we did it using After Effects and Blender.

06/20/2025

9 years of action. Still rolling.

We’ve been at this for nearly a decade now, and somehow, it still feels like we’re just getting started.

From a small team with a big idea to a library used by thousands of artists worldwide and even some Oscar winnersthank you for being part of the ride.

Whether you’ve been here since day one or just grabbed your first asset yesterday, this is your win too. Thank You!

Let’s keep making cool stuff together.

06/19/2025

Studios use ActionVFX because our assets don’t just look good, they hold up in production!
Under deadlines. Under pressure. Across shots.
🎯 Real-world physics
🎯 Multi-angle coverage
🎯 Practical + CG options that stay consistent across scenes

When timelines tighten and expectations rise, you need tools that scale with your team, not slow it down.

📂 See what production-ready really means: https://bit.ly/4kpQp2u

06/17/2025

🔥 New VFX assets just landed on ActionVFX!

Whether you're stylizing a sequence or giving it that final polish, these packs are built to level up your comps:

🎨 Painterly Fire
Fluid, stylized flames inspired by DreamWorks' R&D. Perfect for animation or unique fire FX.
👉 https://bit.ly/4e4PXnU

🌫️ Surface Dirt
Realistic grime overlays to make your shots feel weathered and grounded.
👉 https://bit.ly/3HIGoyU

🌟 Lens Dirt Bokeh
50 high-res dirt + bokeh elements to layer over your lens and bring CG shots to life.
👉 https://bit.ly/3ZwtSZx

All available now in the Essentials or Add-On Packs.
Download, drop into comp, blend mode to Screen—done.

👉 https://www.actionvfx.com

Show us what you create 👇

Elevate your VFX projects with ActionVFX! Explore our library of 10,000+ high-quality stock footage elements and 500+ practice clips to create stunning visual effects.

06/15/2025

📢 New Releases Built for Production Pipelines

Two new ActionVFX collections are now available—designed specifically for studios needing reliable, high-quality assets without the typical prep work:

✅ Level Up Effects
• 15 CG FX animations in 4K EXR and ProRes
• Ideal for fantasy, tech, or motion graphics projects

✅ Blood Hits
• 45 practical blood bursts shot at 120fps
• Delivered with alpha channels (no roto needed)
• Covers multiple angles and intensities

⚡️ Every asset is production-ready and consistent across shots—built to save time in fast-paced environments.

🏷️ 20% off for a limited time.
Review and license here:
https://bit.ly/43EYJWi
https://bit.ly/4e0AUeZ

Enhance the realism in scenes of violence across your VFX projects with our Blood Bursts pack. This collection includes 28 high-quality CG assets designed to add impactful blood effects to scenes involving gunshots, fights, and other violent encounters. Each asset is crafted to burst outward from a....

06/14/2025

⏰ FINAL WEEK to enter the June Render Challenge!
Theme: POWER SURGE
Submissions are due by 2025-06-23 @ 23:59 ET.

This is your chance to show off your creativity, skill, and ActionVFX know-how.
Assets to power your scene this month:
👉 Lightning Beams, Energy Shockwaves

⚠️ Don’t miss the deadline—get that masterpiece in!

06/13/2025

Real growth happens when you’re creating, sharing, and surrounded by people doing the same.

That’s exactly what’s happening in the ActionVFX Discord—and we’ve just launched a new VFX Challenge for creators to sharpen their skills, push ideas, and get seen.

Whether you’re a pro between projects or a student building your reel, this is your chance to:
✅ Create with purpose
✅ Get feedback from peers and industry
✅ Win some gear (and bragging rights)

Our community has just made our Discord server discoverable, so if you're new
🎯 Join us. Show what you can do.
https://discord.gg/SEeuP5Mtku

What’s holding you back from posting your work more often?👇

06/12/2025

🚨 ActionVFX Bundles are here:
✅ Pre-built packs of our most-used collections, grouped by category
✅ Up to 50% off compared to buying them individually
✅ Already own some? We auto-adjust the price so you only pay for what’s missing

Same high-end assets—now streamlined.
🔗 Get what you actually need: https://bit.ly/4kpQp2u
Not sure which bundle fits? DM us—we’ll help.

2K–4K+ files. Clean alphas. CG assets include EXRs with relighting passes.
Save your team the render time.

06/12/2025

✈️ What if you could recreate Top Gun: Maverick at home? We did exactly that! In our newest tutorial, we remade an iconic Top Gun scene using Blender, After Effects, and just 10 ActionVFX credits 💪🔥:
High-speed jet action rendered in Blender – on a fraction of Hollywood’s budget
Explosions and atmospherics added in After Effects with real ActionVFX stock footage
The entire shot cost about $10 worth of assets (yes, really!), proving creativity > big budgets
👉 Watch the full breakdown and learn how we did it: https://www.actionvfx.com/blog/remaking-top-gun-maverick-blender-after-effects-tutorial

We remade a scene from Top Gun: Maverick in Blender and After Effects using ActionVFX assets. Follow along!

06/11/2025

⚡️What's possible with this Month's Essential Catalog Additions⚡️

This month’s free assets are straight-up electric:
💥 Energy Shockwaves – cinematic bursts from 3 angles
⚡️ Lightning Beams (3D Models) – fully animated, fully badass

No credits. No catches. Just power.
Grab ’em before July 1.

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06/08/2025

Saving Assets to the Download Folder? We’ve all lived like this. No judgment… maybe a little😅

Our ActionVFX subscriptions gives you hundreds of pro-grade VFX assets—fire, smoke, debris—all searchable, downloadable, and ready when you are.