VFX Stylized Shockwave

This shockwave effect was a personal project where I really wanted to dive deeper into Unreal Engine 5’s Niagara system, materials, and texture work.

The effect has this bright, almost liquid-like energy that spreads outward, and I spent a lot of time tweaking the shapes and colors to give it a dynamic, magical vibe. I played around with contrast and glow to make sure the effect pops but still feels cohesive with the circular design and the smaller details, like the golden sparks.

There was a lot of back and forth between the materials and the particle systems to get the movement and distortion to flow naturally. It’s one of those pieces where I kept discovering new ways to push the materials further, and the process felt just as rewarding as the final look!

Animations and Character from Paragon and blended the Anim Clips in Sequencer.