VFX Artist
Joined February 2016
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Tools and engines change every year, but Art Fundamentals are timeless. If your game VFX feels flat or messy, 90% of the time it’s not the software—it’s the base silhouette. Master the shape first, animate later.
#2dfxanimation #shapedesign #vfxartist
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I noticed many beginners struggle with 2D FX because they focus too much on coloring instead of Silhouette. Here is my quick workflow breakdown for 4 elements.
Watch this full video on my YouTube channel:
youtu.be/LC0D4qlMra8
#2DFX #AnimationTutorial #HandDrawnFX
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Watch the full process of designing shapes in Photoshop and bringing them to life inside Adobe Animate. This tutorial is still 30% OFF for a limited time
youtu.be/2kzcWWAPVPo
#2dfxanimation #lightning #electricity
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⚡ OUT NOW: 2D Lightning & Electricity Animation Tutorial! ⚡
To celebrate the launch, get 30% OFF for the next 5 days only.
👉 Get it here: ducvu.gumroad.com/l/2d-fx-li…
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[WIP] 2D Lightning: Random Waving Motion ⚡
Controlled chaos is the key.
Straight: Explosive & Focused.
Omni: Radial & Erratic.
Full masterclass & discount arriving May 18th.
#VFX #2DAnimation #GameDev
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Mastering 2D FX starts with seeing in 3D. ✍️✨
A quick timelapse of how I guide students to practice 3D form and volume. It’s a simple exercise, but it’s the foundation for everything.
If you'd like to dive deeper into these 3D volume principles, my 40% OFF sale on all individual tutorials is still running:ducvu.gumroad.com/l/2d-fx-li…
#2DFX #VFX #Animation
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🌊 New 2D FX Liquid Tutorial is LIVE!
🔥 MARCH SALE WEEK: Get 40% OFF all tutorials and handcrafted digital assets!
🎟️ Code: SPRINGFX40
📅 Valid: March 9 – March 13
Link: ducvu.gumroad.com/l/2d-fx-li…
#2DFX #Animation #VFX
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🖼️ Timelapse of 3 liquid VFX concepts from my tutorial 💧✨ Static designs, but they still capture the flow and motion. All broken down step by step in the guide!
#2DFX #LiquidAnimation #VFXDesign
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💧 Been experimenting with all kinds of liquid shape designs for my upcoming 2D FX Liquid Animation deep-dive — from smooth waves 🌊 to splashy droplets 💦 and flowing streams ✨. Each one is part of the journey I’m breaking down step by step in the tutorial. Can’t wait to show how they all come together!
#2DFX #LiquidAnimation #AnimationTutorial
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Excited to share my latest collaboration with VFX Apprentice! 🎓✨
Jason asked me to handle the concept and animation for 6 new VFX, and I couldn't be prouder of the outcome. It's always a joy to contribute to the learning journey of future artists.
Check out the showcase! 📺👇
#VFX #Animation #2DFX #GameDev #DucVu_FX
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🚀 Been pouring my heart into a 2D FX Liquid Animation deep-dive tutorial — from the basics all the way to advanced tricks. I’m about 70% done and it’s shaping up to be something I’m really proud of 💧✨ Can’t wait to share more soon!
#2DFX #LiquidAnimation #MotionDesign
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🔥 Fire FX Tutorial – Now Live on Gumroad! 🔥
It’s finally here! My full 2D Fire FX Tutorial is now available.
Use code FIRELAUNCH40 at checkout to save 40%!
🕒 Valid from October 22 to 25 only.
👉 Grab it now:
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#2DFX #FxAnimationTutorial #FireFX
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🔥 Sneak peek time! Just dropped a quick walkthrough of my upcoming Fire FX tutorial—27 video lessons, timing tips, PSDs, and more. Perfect for game or cinematic animators.
🎯 Launching Oct 22 on Gumroad!
👉 ducvu.gumroad.com/
Let’s light it up! 🔥
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🔥 This magical fire is one of many I’ve hand-drawn for my upcoming 2D FX Fire Animation course, built entirely in Adobe Animate!
🎥 A full tutorial drops next week, showing the whole process from sketch to final glow.
📚 The course is 80% done, packed with 20 video lessons from beginner to advanced. Just a few sparks left to finish!
Stay tuned, animators 🔥✨
#2DFX #FireAnimation #Tutorial
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🔥 Your 2D FX fire feels off? I’ve made those same mistakes—and I’m breaking them down in this image.
That’s why I built my 2D FX Fire Animation Course, launching this October. Learn the fundamentals, fix what’s holding you back, and make your fire feel alive.
🔥 Stay tuned. Let’s make it burn brighter
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Here’s a sneak peek from my upcoming deep-dive 2D FX Fire Animation Tutorial! 🔥
This is just one of the many fire animations I cover in the series. The full tutorial includes 20 narrated videos, breaking down techniques, workflows, and creative decisions step by step.
📅 Launching this October—stay tuned for the heat!
#2DFX #FireAnimation
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September sale week is live from Sep 16–20, and everything (except the All-in-one bundle) is 30% off. ducvu.gumroad.com/ 🎟️ Discount Code: FALLBACK30 🗓️ Valid: Sep 16–20
#2dfx #2dfxtutorial #vfx
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