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Hi, I need a spline-driven Realistic VFX Soul Tornado effect with two versions: Main version At the core of the effect there should be a smoke-like flow along the spline that reads as a slight tornado/vortex. Around this central column, souls are violently dragged and hurled, they should feel chaotic, like they're being pulled against their will. The souls need to come in both female and male forms, and their appearance should be wispy and ethereal, fading in and out like smoke similar to the reference images I'll share. Think dissolving silhouettes rather than solid figures. They should also have subtle arm and leg movement to convey a sense of life, ideally the animation would be baked into the material (vertex animation) so the souls can run as static meshes inside the particle system rather than skeletal meshes, keeping the setup clean and efficient.. Simple/lightweight version A single soul follows the spline path and, upon hitting the player, explodes against them and dissolves — the effect should feel impactful and realistic, like a burst of smoke/energy dissipating on contact. Technical note The project will be rendered out as a 360° video (not real-time), so performance constraints are relatively relaxed — you can afford to go a bit heavier on the simulation and detail if needed. I understand that creating the VAT meshes and baked animations may affect the overall cost so I can provide the static meshes with animations already baked, so you can focus on the Niagara system only. But if you prefer, you can take care of that part yourself. Just let me know how you'd prefer to work.
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Hi sara0938, last week i did a similar project and i am confident to handle this really well. I’ll build a spline‑driven tornado core (vortex + smoke flow) and drive your VAT souls as Niagara mesh particles. Souls will feel chaotic but readable: male/female variants, wispy silhouettes, depth‑fade + noise dissolve, subtle limb motion from VAT, and velocity‑aligned movement. The light version sends a single soul along the spline, then on player hit spawns an impactful smoke/energy burst and dissolves cleanly. I’ll expose clear controls (speed, swirl, soul density, chaos) and cache sims so renders are repeatable—no guesswork, no rework. i would like to know the below. - How are the VATs delivered: texture packing (pos/normal), frames, orientation/pivot, and mesh scale units? - Do you want per‑spline control (speed curve/turbulence per point) and a fixed impact frame for the simple version? I think we should. - Use a spline‑aligned vector field plus layered curl noise so chaos stays art‑directable and stable in 360. - Render via Movie Render Queue with 8–16 temporal samples and tuned motion blur to avoid strobing. Lets follow a plan like this. 1) Import VAT meshes, build a master material (depth fade, fresnel rim, noise dissolve), set Niagara mesh renderers. 2) Create spline‑driven core: velocity‑from‑spline, vortex/curl forces, spawn bands; tune readability vs chaos
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Hello, i am ready exited to work you as i read your job description I am also an expert in making 2d,3d modelling and animating characters 2dautocad drawing ,elevation, solid work, Revit ,FBX ,Unity, Render also interior and exterior design. I have experience in field of more than 5+ years. I can Create Intro and Explainer Videos. for products and companies. Kindly check My Portfolio as well. Hope for your very soon reply. Thank you
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Hey, You are looking for UE5 Soul Tornado VFX: Realistic, Spline-Driven "Lets Gets Started, I know you have several tempting proposals here, but I guarantee you to be impressed by my work. I have various skills in design, Illustration, Photoshop, Graphic Design, Logo Design and Illustrator. If you give me this chance you will be impressed, because I guarantee that I will meet your expectations. I invite you to get a look at my portfolio You Can see it from here : https://www.freelancer.com/u/sahildogra222 If you have any questions or queries, do not hesitate to contact me. I hope to start working with you. With regards! SAHIL
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As an experienced and multifaceted Creative Designer, I bring a unique set of skills that align perfectly with your project needs. With cohesive expertise in both 3D modeling and animation as well as VFX Arts, I am well-equipped to generate the stunning Soul Tornado effect you're envisioning. My understanding and proficiency in the use of Unreal Engine 5 - a powerhouse for creating intricate visual effects - will be instrumental in crafting the realistic, spline-driven soul tornado you seek.
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I am a perfect fit for your project. I understand you need a spline-driven VFX Soul Tornado with a central smoke vortex and chaotic, dissolving male and female souls animated via vertex animation for efficiency. The goal is clean implementation of a realistic, ethereal effect with seamless Niagara integration and a lightweight impactful version for 360° video output. While I am new to Freelancer, I have strong experience creating complex VFX systems and have delivered similar high-quality solutions outside the platform with attention to detail and performance balance. I offer a free consultation to clarify requirements and propose the best technical approach. I would love to chat more about your project! Regards, Sonny Dube
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Hi there, Let’s hop on chat ASAP. I’ll be happy to share my recent work in a private chat due to confidentiality reasons. I understand you need a high-impact Soul Tornado VFX with realistic spline motion, but many projects fail due to unnatural flow, weak turbulence control, and lack of depth that makes the effect feel flat—I’ll solve this with controlled fluid-like simulation, layered particle systems, and smooth spline-driven motion to create a powerful, cinematic tornado that feels physically believable and visually intense. I can start immediately and deliver production-ready VFX with clean compositing. Before I start, do you want the “Soul Tornado” VFX to feel more realistic cinematic (Houdini-style simulation) or more stylized/game-ready motion graphics, and will it be integrated into a live-action or CGI scene? I’m ready to jump into onboarding and start right away. Talk soon, Anus
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✅ Ready to jump in and get this done the right way—clean, fast, and reliable. ✅ Your project immediately caught my attention because creating a realistic "soul tornado" effect requires a careful balance between technical VFX execution and artistic storytelling. The effect needs to feel powerful and believable while maintaining smooth motion, natural particle behavior, convincing lighting, and seamless integration with the surrounding scene. Whether the workflow involves Spline, Blender, Houdini, After Effects, or a hybrid pipeline, the goal is to create an effect that looks cinematic rather than obviously computer-generated. Realistic tornado and vortex effects typically rely on layered particle systems, volumetric elements, and carefully controlled motion to achieve a convincing result. I have experience working with 3D animation, VFX, rendering, and compositing workflows, creating effects that combine dynamic motion with clean visual integration. My approach is to first understand the desired look and emotional impact of the soul tornado, then build the effect using organized, scalable techniques that allow for efficient revisions and refinement. I focus heavily on realism, smooth animation, and attention to detail so the final result feels polished and production-ready. You'll receive clear communication, regular progress updates, and a final deliverable optimized for quality and performance. I'd be happy to review your references, storyboard, or existing assets and discuss the exact visual style you're aiming to achieve before getting started.
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Hello, I’m interested in creating your spline-driven Soul Tornado VFX. I can build the main vortex system in Niagara with a smoke-like spline core and chaotic soul simulations using your provided baked vertex animation meshes for efficiency. For the main version, I’ll focus on a dense, cinematic tornado with ethereal male/female soul forms flowing, colliding, and being pulled into the vortex. For the simple version, I’ll create a clean spline-following soul that impacts the player and dissolves into a realistic smoke burst. Since this is for 360° rendered video, I can prioritize visual detail over performance and push the simulation quality higher where needed. Sincerely!
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Hi there. I’ve recently completed a similar project involving realistic VFX and spline-driven animations, and I can deliver your project efficiently to the same standard. I specialize in creating intricate VFX effects in Unreal Engine, particularly focusing on soul-like elements and spline-driven animations. With your project, I'll ensure the tornado effect and soul animations are dynamic and impactful, meeting your detailed requirements seamlessly. Given your emphasis on efficiency and cleanliness in the setup, my expertise in optimizing particle systems and vertex animations will be instrumental in achieving the desired results. Regarding the pre-provided static meshes, could you clarify if the animations are tailored specifically to the tornado effect dynamics to ensure a perfect fit and seamless integration within the Niagara system? Regards, Riyaaz
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As an experienced and genuinely passionate 3D artist, yours is a project that truly excites me, and I'm thrilled at the opportunity to bring your vision of the Soul Tornado to life! My hands-on experience with Unreal Engine is extensive, and I've honed my skillset in creating immersive, dynamic 3D worlds that tell stories. This project aligns perfectly with my capabilities. Drawing from my expertise in Autodesk Maya and 3ds Max, I'm adept at creating meticulously detailed, realistic simulations while maintaining optimal performance. Importantly, I understand the need for elegance and efficiency even with relaxed performance constraints. With this awareness, I believe that leveraging vertex animation to bring the souls to life through material will enhance the visual quality of your effect while keeping the solution lightweight and practical.
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This aligns perfectly with my skill set. I understand the need for a realistic, seamless Soul Tornado VFX effect with spline-driven animation. Our expertise lies in creating clean, professional, and user-friendly visual effects. While I am new to Freelancer, I have tons of experience and have done other projects off-site. I would love to chat more about your project! Regards, Warrick Van Eeden
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⭐⭐⭐⭐ Piacere di conoscerti ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ciao, è un piacere collaborare con te. Esperienza: oltre 6 anni nello sviluppo di VFX in Unreal Engine, Niagara Systems, effetti particellari avanzati, simulazioni cinematiche ed effetti spline-driven per videogiochi e produzioni cinematografiche. Penso che il focus principale di questo progetto sia realizzare un Soul Tornado realistico e cinematografico, con anime eteree trascinate violentemente dal vortice, mantenendo un elevato livello di dettaglio visivo e una perfetta integrazione con Niagara e VAT. Work flow Analisi delle reference → Progettazione del Soul Tornado → Sviluppo Niagara spline-driven → Creazione del vortice di fumo e delle simulazioni → Integrazione delle anime con VAT o mesh fornite → Realizzazione della versione lightweight con impatto e dissolvenza → Test e rifinitura finale Expected COST&&TIME(Not ensure about these and want to discuss with you) COST: €350&&TIME 5 Giorni Ti offrirò il miglior risultato possibile in tempi brevi. Sono davvero felice di affrontare questo progetto con te. |||| Paolo C.
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