HOUDINI SPACE EXPLOSION
2024 • Personal Project
Project Snapshot
Houdini Space explosion
Procedural FX study focused on explosive force, debris timing, and cinematic camera language for high-energy shots.
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Case Study Notes
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
Still Frames
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