GAME ART ACCELERATOR
14 Weeks of Focused Training by Industry Experts
Bespoke mentorship. Real production workflows. Portfolio work that gets noticed.
Refine your work - Get Technical - Succeed.
Enrolling now for a July 1st 2026 Start !
Veterans of Film and Games
House of the Dragon • The Witcher • The Little Mermaid • 3 Body Problem
25+ years combined production experience
Unreal Gold Authorized InstructorFilipe Strazzeri
Founder - Technical Art Director
15+ Years Building AAA Pipelines, Tools, and Production Workflows
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I’ve worked with studios including Guerrilla, ZeniMax, Sony, Disney, Netflix, and Epic Games — building pipelines, solving complex technical challenges, and delivering high-end content at scale.
This isn’t about surface-level tutorials.
It’s about understanding how real studios operate.
I teach Unreal Engine, C++, and Technical Art the way they’re used in production — with a focus on practical skills, problem-solving, and real workflows.
You’ll get structured, intentional training built to a professional standard. From first principles to advanced systems, everything is designed to give you the skills that actually get you hired.
If you’re serious about reaching that level, you’re in the right place.
Dani Haynes
Founder - Head of Art
Developing Artists to Meet Real Studio Standards
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My path into the industry wasn’t straightforward. Like many artists, I struggled with outdated teaching methods that didn’t translate to real-world results.
That changed when I invested in high-level mentoring — giving me a clear understanding of what studios actually expect.
That foundation led to a successful career, and now I bring that same standard into everything I teach.
This isn’t about theory or surface-level learning.
It’s about building work that holds up in a professional pipeline — structured, intentional, and aligned with industry expectations.
We will support you the entire way, until its time for you to spread your wings.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dani-haynes/STRUCTURE
14 Weeks. Fourteen Focused Steps. One Portfolio Piece That Gets Noticed.
The Hard Edge Accelerator is built around real production workflows, direct mentorship, and sustainable progression.
Working in two-week production blocks, supported by scheduled Break Weeks, you’ll build a portfolio piece from the ground up—while learning how professionals plan, execute, iterate, and deliver.
Foundations & Direction
Weeks 1–2
Every great project starts with clarity.
We begin by reviewing your current portfolio, identifying strengths, exposing weaknesses, and defining a clear path forward. From there, we select a project tailored to your goals, skill level, and career ambitions.
Portfolio reviews
Honest, actionable feedback
Project selection
Reference gathering
Planning, scheduling, and scope definition
Refine your craft, get an edge.
Student Artwork: Tassja Falcatan
Production & Asset Creation
Weeks 4–8
This is where ideas become reality.
You’ll move through blockout, modelling, sculpting, UVs, texturing, composition, and production reviews—building a scene with the same mindset, structure, and accountability expected inside a studio.
Blockout & composition
Production modelling
Sculpting in ZBrush & Blender
Advanced texturing
Asset reviews & technical handoff
Scene integration in Unreal Engine
Technical Art Integration
Weeks 10–11
Don’t just build static environments—bring them to life.
With your assets complete, we begin introducing artist-friendly technical workflows that add movement, atmosphere, and interaction to your scene.
Shader creation
Material animation
Particle systems
Blueprint fundamentals
Simple procedural workflows
Presentation & Final Polish
Weeks 13–14
This is where good work becomes unforgettable.
Lighting, post processing, optimisation, composition, and final presentation all come together as your project is pushed to a professional standard.
Lighting & mood
Post processing
Final polish
Portfolio presentation
Industry-ready delivery
Built Around Real Life
Weeks 3, 6, 9 & 12
Hard Edge includes dedicated Break Weeks between every production block.
Life happens. Projects evolve. Feedback needs time to sink in.
These weeks are designed to help you catch up, refine, ask better questions, and maintain momentum—without burnout.
look at what our awesome students can do WITH OUR training !
Student Artwork : Melvin Wee
Student Artwork: Tassja Falcatan
Student Artwork: Kyle Landon
Student Artwork: Aden Thompson
LIVE • GLOBAL • FLEXIBLE
Sessions run Saturdays, typically 19:00–21:00 (UK).
Works comfortably across Europe and most US time zones.
London — 19:00
New York — 14:00
Los Angeles — 11:00
Every session is recorded - if life happens, you never fall behind.
Class Starts July 1st - Are you Ready?
Hard Edge is built around small cohorts, direct mentorship, and personalised development.
If you have questions before applying—or want to discuss whether this program is right for your goals—reach out below.