VFX (visual effects) 4k video elements pack 2022
A downloadable asset pack
Recorded a new set of VFX video elements against bluescreen and black backing, in up to 4k video resolution and at high speed (60-120fps.) in late 2022.
The resulting real asset pack effects are now accessible. Not every element currently included has a GIF preview here, but many of them do.
The pack was posted as 'purchasable' prior to completed release so it can be included in earlier 2022 sales as an extra bonus.
Yes, 'air' or 'zero G' type explosions are a part of this. Including the one seen in the teaser image. Indeed, those who bought this already, like in a larger bundle? You'll be surprised just how much is going to be included! Over a dozen epic real-world effects clips total, plus a wide range of digital/real hybrid elements soon too - which will just keep seeing additional clips over time!
What do these 'hybrid' elements involve?:
A bunch of realistic physics sim processing pushing digital physics sims to look as real as possible. Like, not just 3d fire/smoke pyro that is physics accurate, but integration of gritty particulate (dirt, sand) 3d physics simulated and various photogrammetry-scanned chunks of 3d debris that are part of these sims too, plus sparks that flicker realistically and look real because the appearance of each spark particle in based on randomized video from a batch of spark video effects I've built!
And all those random bits of stuff don't just look nice themselves but the realism of the debris also boosts realism of the gaseous fire sim around them by breaking it up and making it feel organic in a way that, quite frankly, most digital pyro effects don't.
How would you do this (from a technical pov): With a new desktop PC that has 256gb of RAM and some great GPU and CPU tech, among other crazy, seemingly overkill features. Combine that with some of the best VFX physics simulation software currently available, awesome realistic shaders, and a lot of fine tuning, and I hope that I will be able to churn out photoreal and very chaotic looking explosions from here on out WITHOUT actually using incendiary materials or a bunch of high speed cameras. I would love to extend the small initial set of real-world pyro with a ton of nearly photoreal digital effects, over the rest of 2025, all in this one collection. Been a long process getting to do that, but the desktop upgrade is finally at a position of over 90% funded at this point and should be set up by around August or September 2025. And when that works out it will mean a major set of additions here, to what has so far been a pretty admittedly modestly sized asset pack. Even with a few new clips in July, I realize it's not as substantial as it could be.
I mean, how cool would it be if this asset pack expanded to 50+ video elements from its initial dozen or so at launch? I think it would be amazing. And for the next 20 or so elements added, the price won't go up as I sort of feel that this collection should probably have had at least 30 or so clips to begin with.
But we will see - as usual - if there is actually widespread demand for this sort of stuff.
The next bundle sale for those who want more VFX clips, 3d models and more realistic texture maps, and all my asset packs will be bundled in a single purchase amount of under $2 again during holiday sale events. Check my main shop page. As usual.
As of late 2024 the Etsy shop closed and focus shifted nearly full time to this one. A lot of things are beginning to accelerate here as a result.
The next bundle sale for those who want all my asset packs combined at a very low price is on Feb. 14, 2026 (Valentines Day) and if that becomes out of date please as usual check the main page for current info. The bundle of all my stock media is also accessible on my Ko-fi page.
Finally, to all those who have helped keep this going, growing and accelerating: THANK YOU! It's because of you - over 140 of you actively followed my page, 18 reviewed various asset collections with five star feedback, dozens have posted comments, and over 250 have made purchases here. That is amazing, and it all keeps this archive of valuable gamedev material expanding at increasing speed as we head into 2026.
About ten times per year, all 4500+ existing asset files plus all future updates to those, and indie games when they release, bundled for $2 roughly.
Purchase
In order to download this asset pack you must purchase it at or above the minimum price of $1.11 USD. You will get access to the following files:
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As noted in the image, six more VFX clips have been added to this package in the past week. And given how things are going I should be in position to pursue a major hardware upgrade by late August. Which will mean large scale physics simulated VFX elements showing up later on as well.
But of course 3d assets are also a priority, and game dev, and textures. I'm rotating through a LOT of tasks right now. But some of that stuff going on in the background could be revealed and made available quite soon.