Burning Car Fire in Houdini | Pyro | Tutorial

In this tutorial, I’ll guide you through the process of creating a realistic car fire simulation using Houdini's powerful pyro tools. Whether you're new to VFX or looking to refine your skills, this step-by-step guide will cover the essential techniques to get that stunning fire effect right.

What You'll Learn:
Car Setup & Scene Preparation:

Importing and setting up a car model.
Preparing the car geometry for fire interaction by using proper collision objects and geometry attributes.
Pyro Simulation:

Creating the fire source from specific parts of the car (e.g., engine, fuel tank, or tires) using Houdini's Pyro FX tools.
Controlling fire intensity and behavior through fuel, temperature, and velocity fields.
Adjusting simulation parameters like turbulence, dissipation, and flame spread to make the fire look more natural.
Smoke Simulation:

Adding secondary smoke simulation to complement the fire and increase realism.
Working with density and volume shader to control the thickness and look of the smoke.
Rendering:

Shading and texturing the fire and smoke using Houdini's Mantra or Karma renderer.
Applying pyro shaders for fire and smoke to get detailed, high-quality visuals.
Optimization & Final Touches:

Optimizing the simulation for faster playback and rendering.
Adding additional details like debris, sparks, and heat distortion to enhance the effect.
By the end of this tutorial, you’ll have a dynamic and cinematic car fire simulation that you can integrate into any VFX scene. Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more Houdini tutorials!

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