Bryan Venzen | VFX Artist

Bryan Venzen | VFX Artist

@bryanvenzen.bsky.social

Founder of letsmakefx.bsky.social 📍Chicago - (He/Him) 🐕 Dog Dad - 10+/yr Game Dev Who’s Who in America 2024 GDC VFX Summit Advisor

1,349 Followers 455 Following 40 Posts Joined Nov 2024
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With GDC 2026 coming to a close, what about your experience did you find most rewarding? We sponsored the VFX mixer and had great discussions with development partners about future projects. Share your conference highlights!
#realtimeVFX #gamedev

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3 days ago

I’m really proud of what the team has been able to accomplish this past year. This is excellent work from everyone at Let’s Make FX!
#realtimeVFX #gamedev

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1 week ago

A lot of our co-dev partners are indie studios or 1st time devs who utilize us early in development to help define their art style, solidify game design with better visual feedback, and or bolster their gameplay with something flashy.

If you are work on a game, let's connect!
#realtimeVFX #gamedev

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2 weeks ago

Jonathan is such an impressive artist and awesome person! Our studio wouldn't be the same without him. Congrats on the first year, I hope there are many more!
#realtimeVFX #gamedev

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3 weeks ago

This is definitely what our studio name means to me!

Also, shout out to the team at Secret Door. Sunderfolk was one of the most fun projects we've worked on! The cinematics are so awesome!
#realtimevfx #vfx #gamedev

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1 month ago
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Join us for the 2026 #VFX Mixer @ GDC!

📅 When: Monday, March 9
⏰ Time: 7-10 PM
📍 Where: Monarch, 6th St. SF

A night to connect, share, and celebrate the VFX community!

#GDC2026 #VFXCommunity #GameDev

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1 month ago

This is one of the things about @letsmakefx.bsky.social that is near and dear to my heart! We're building a team by investing in folks who show a love for this craft and the desire grow as an artist. The result is a group of passionate people who make extraordinary work!
#gamedev #realtimevfx

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1 month ago

I love anime impact frames! They go so hard!

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1 month ago
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Here is a cool slowmo of the final effect in case anyone wants to save themselves the 2 minutes lol.
#realtimevfx #vfx #gamedev

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1 month ago
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Here's a timelapse of the work I did on a player ability for Noodle Cat Games on Cloudheim!

@letsmakefx.bsky.social did a ton of FX work on the project and I'm super proud of how everything turned out. If you need VFX support on your project, DM me!
#realtimevfx #vfx #gamedev

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1 month ago

We are making a push to show more of our work on our socials. Like and repost if you are digging the art! We appreciate the support!
#realtimevfx #gamedev #letsmakefx

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1 month ago
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Check out these gameplay FX we did for Wanderstop! Huge thank you to the incredible team at Ivy Road for their partnership and teamwork.
#realtimevfx #vfx #gamedev

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3 months ago

Thanks @moomanibe.bsky.social! I do have availability. I would love to chat! Hit me up @letsmakefx on Discord or you can email bvenzen@letsmakefx.com :)

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3 months ago
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Made homemade pizza today!
#foodsky

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4 months ago

Hello! Waves back 👋🏾

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4 months ago
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No Kings protest in Columbia, MO was excellent! So much love and community. It felt incredible!
#NoKings

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5 months ago

👻 “Bespoke VFX for everything” 👻
#realtimeVFX

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8 months ago
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My dog Osiris is the best desk buddy! He’s just a calm little nugget that warms my feet while I work.
#dogsky #pitbull

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8 months ago
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I should start posting more pics of my pups. Especially, Winona! She is so photogenic.
#pitbull #Dogsky

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8 months ago
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There was just nothing like this era of gaming, y'all.

VOLUME UP, it's early 2000s time!

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9 months ago

Congrats, everyone! Well deserved!

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10 months ago
A graphic showcasing Wanderstop as the WINGS award winner of Gamescom LATAM / BIG Festival 2025. 

The top 1/5th has a black banner with white text and logos. Text says: WINGS AWARD WINNER and the laurel next to it says "WINGS AWARD, Gamescom LATAM, BIG Festival 2025, Winner 2025". 

The rest of the image is of the Wanderstop keyart, a scene with Alta and Boro sitting on a bench in front of the teahouse, Alta looking grumpy and Boro smiling with a cup of tea in his hand. There are pluffins gliding down in the distance, and Alta's sword is stabbed into the ground nearby.

ICYMI: Wanderstop has officially won it's first award thanks to the folks at WINGS and Gamescom LATAM!

Thanks to WINGS for recognizing the team's work on Wanderstop ~ and thanks to everyone who has played, commented, wishlisted, and otherwise supported our journey! 🥳Time to brew a celebratory cup!🍵

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9 months ago

Shout out to @mcdoogleh.bsky.social and the team at @huskrafts.bsky.social for making an awesome new Rogue Eclipse trailer for Six One Indie Showcase!
#indiedev #gamedev

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11 months ago

Commented! Thanks so much for alerting me.

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11 months ago

I'm blown away by what we've be able to accomplish! And check out the new logo 😍
#realtimevfx #gamedev

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11 months ago
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Dreamhaven Showcase: Presented by The Game Awards (Live Tuesday, 11a PT / 2p ET / 6p GMT) YouTube video by thegameawards

It was awesome to watch Dreamhaven's showcase today! A lot of my good friends had their incredible work celebrated. Also Let's Make FX had the honor of working with the Secret Door on Sunderfolk. I love seeing all of these teams thriving! Congrats everyone!
#realtimevfx #gamedev

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11 months ago
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Obligatory GDC letters picture ❤️
#gdc2025 #gamedev

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11 months ago
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I’m so proud to be at GDC this year! I can’t believe I get to say,

“Let’s Make FX is a small real-time VFX co-dev studio that has worked on 10 titles over two years!”

Including:
Wanderstop
Off The Grid
Risk of Rain 2
Rocket League

If you are at GDC and want to connect, comment or DM me!

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11 months ago
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First day of GDC! If you are around today. Come say hi!
#realtimevtx #gdc2025

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1 year ago
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Save 10% on Wanderstop on Steam From the creator of The Stanley Parable and The Beginner’s Guide comes Wanderstop, a narrative-centric cozy game about change and tea.

Wanderstop is out now! I had the pleasure of leading the VFX effort on this project, and I'm so proud of the work we did. Thanks so much to the team at @ivyroadgames.bsky.social for having me. Go pick it up on steam today!
store.steampowered.com/app/1299460/...

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