2024 · Personal Project · FX Artist

Houdini Space Explosion

Overview

Procedural FX study focused on explosive force, debris timing, and cinematic camera language for high-energy shots.

Challenge

Create believable scale and timing without overloading render budgets.

Approach

Developed procedural controls for blast radius, particle timing, and volumetric breakup to iterate quickly.

Outcome

Built a reusable FX setup suitable for both hero shots and secondary cut-ins.

Deliverables

  • Hero explosion shot
  • Alt camera angles
  • FX preset setup

Credits

  • Concept and FX: Dalton Love