OpenVDB

The Smoke Plumes Vol.1 archive includes 10 folders, each containing a 300-frame .vdb sequence. These animated sequences can be loaded as volumetric assets in any 3D package that supports OpenVDB.

• Optimized for Performance:
  Each sequence has been carefully resampled to reduce vertex count, making it suitable even for lower-end setups. Individual frames contain between 500k to 1M voxels, balancing high detail with efficient performance.

• Density-Only Attribute:
  The VDB files include a single density attribute, keeping the files lightweight.

  • Use density for density shading.
  • Use remapped inverted density for emission strength and color.

• Shading Made Easy:
  A color ramp is recommended to control density and emission inputs. For Blender users, we’ve included custom shader presets to save time and streamline the shading process. Simply load the VDBs and start rendering realistic smoke effects instantly.

2K ProRes MOV Files

For those seeking quick, ready-to-use solutions, each VDB was rendered into 2K ProRes 4444 MOV files with native alpha channels, making compositing seamless.

• Library of Assets:
  With 10 unique variations, these MOV files can be used as:

  • Image textures in 3D packages.
  • Practical elements in post-render compositing workflows.