Sand Monster Study | Niagara VFX (Jesse Pitela Tutorial)

Описание: A study in real-time particle effects created while following Jesse Pitela’s Witcher Niagara VFX course.

This project was a great exercise in understanding how to layer multiple emitters to create a large-scale environmental effect. My main focus was on mimicking the timing and "weight" shown in the tutorial to ensure the sand felt like a massive entity rather than just a light dust cloud.

What I practised :

Niagara Basics: Setting up emitters for bursts, swirls, and lingering dust.

Silhouette Control: Using particle density to suggest a creature's form within the cloud.

UE5 Integration: Simple lighting and atmospheric setup to match the desert environment.

Huge thanks to Jesse Pitela for the excellent breakdown and workflow tips.

Tools: Unreal Engine 5, Niagara VFX.