Nik Kottmann | How to Import and Shade OpenVDB Simulations in Blender! | Cycles & Eevee @BlenderDaily | Uploaded December 2020 | Updated October 2024, 2 hours ago.
OpenVDB is a file format to store volumetric data like fire and smoke, clouds or water simulations. In this video Nik demonstrates how to use them in Blender by importing and shading an explosion. The file used in the video can be downloaded for free, if you want to follow along.

Free VDB Files: jangafx.com/software/embergen/download/free-vdb-animations
VDB Explosion Pack: gum.co/vdb-explosions
Embergen: jangafx.com/software/embergen

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:11 What is OpenVDB?
01:13 Import VDB Files
02:14 Correct Origin (Parent to Empty)
03:19 Object Data Properties
05:50 VDB Shading
09:47 Eevee Volumetric Settings
10:56 Outro

Video Instructor: Nik Kottmann
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