LogInBack in November, 3D Effects Artist Hiroshi Kanazawa blew our minds by showcasing the updated version of his anime-style 3D explosion generator, which then got the ability to create and customize animated explosions. A month later, the artist continues to refine the Blender-made setup, presenting an impressive new functionality recently added to the generator.
Adding to the realism, the new version of the Geometry Nodes-powered generator is now able to automatically create a crater at the epicenter of the explosion, making the blast's impact feel more imposing. According to the author, the effect was particularly inspired by the explosion from the Akira manga series.
And here are some more of Hiroshi's amazing digital explosions, you can check out more by visiting the artist's Twitter page:
Earlier, the artist also unveiled a concise breakdown of one of his projects, demonstrating how to set up a colorful exploding train effect using only Blender:
Also, don't forget to join our 80 Level Talent platform and our Telegram channel, follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn, where we share breakdowns, the latest news, awesome artworks, and more.