472 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 15 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Mondays around 9 AM UTC. Mostly image posts.
r/vfx Traffic & Engagement r/vfx Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/vfx Most Active Times When r/vfx Is Most Active
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r/vfx Flair Performance r/vfx Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Question / Discussion | 228 (48.7%) | 8 |
| Showreel / Critique | 83 (17.7%) | 14 |
| News / Article | 65 (13.9%) | 17 |
| Fluff! | 33 (7.1%) | 34 |
| Breakdown / BTS | 31 (6.6%) | 26 |
| Jobs Offer | 14 (3.0%) | 3 |
| Location:India | 5 (1.1%) | 3 |
| Industry News / Gossip | 5 (1.1%) | 30 |
| Location:USA | 4 (0.9%) | 3 |
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r/vfx Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/vfx
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| vfx | 146 (30.9%) | 10 | 10 |
| blender | 25 (5.3%) | 16 | 3 |
| effects | 25 (5.3%) | 7 | 7 |
| video | 21 (4.5%) | 14 | 4 |
| help | 20 (4.2%) | 5 | 6 |
| film | 18 (3.8%) | 11 | 4 |
| made | 18 (3.8%) | 9 | 3 |
| breakdown | 17 (3.6%) | 15 | 6 |
| need | 17 (3.6%) | 4 | 11 |
| real | 16 (3.4%) | 26 | 5 |
r/vfx Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/vfx
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 29 | 11 |
| youtu.be | 22 | 16 |
| variety.com | 3 | 36 |
r/vfx Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/vfx
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Still getting paid for that, though.
I've been building a subscription-free compositing software for the last 3 years
VFX Precise control of the Sun direction
Neill Blomkamp starts an AI studio after years in VFX - instant backlash.
Hi everyone, I just finished my junior FX reel!!
Which is more accurate ?
Invisible/ realistic cgi in Nolan films
I’ve spent my entire life working in 3D art and game development, and to be completely honest, I'm feeling anxious.
Real Life PreMult
Augmented Reality went Pro in UE 5.8 - Finally we have what Blender and 3dsMax have had for years... but worth the wait.
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Still getting paid for that, though. | 457 | 56 | image | Jul 25 |
| I've been building a subscription-free compositing software for the last 3 years | 346 | 57 | image | Jul 21 |
| VFX Precise control of the Sun direction | 269 | 27 | image | Jul 7 |
| Neill Blomkamp starts an AI studio after years in VFX - instant backlash. | 256 | 236 | link | Jul 20 |
| Hi everyone, I just finished my junior FX reel!! | 177 | 28 | image | Jul 8 |
| Which is more accurate ? | 171 | 40 | image | Jul 1 |
| Invisible/ realistic cgi in Nolan films | 154 | 16 | link | Jul 18 |
| I’ve spent my entire life working in 3D art and game development, and to be completely honest, I'm feeling anxious. | 145 | 69 | image | Jul 23 |
| Real Life PreMult | 143 | 31 | image | Jul 22 |
| Augmented Reality went Pro in UE 5.8 - Finally we have what Blender and 3dsMax have had for years... but worth the wait. | 143 | 17 | image | Jul 12 |
r/vfx Audience Overlap r/vfx Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/vfx FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/vfx
What's the best time to post on r/vfx?
Based on posting volume, r/vfx is most active on Mondays around 9 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/vfx?
r/vfx averages 15 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/vfx get?
Posts on r/vfx average about 13 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/vfx get most?
On r/vfx, posts are a mix of formats, mostly image posts