Video Explains Why Real Explosions Don't Look Like Movie Explosions

I’ve done my fair share of blowing things up in my life, and it’s never anything like you see in the movies. Movie explosions are so much better and there’s a lot of work that goes into making those big movie explosions look good.

Tom Scott has shared a video that breaks down why real explosions don’t look like movie explosions. The video came along with the following note:

Explosions on film are made to look good: fireballs and flame. In reality, though, they’re a bit disappointing. Here’s how Hollywood does it. • Produced with an experienced, professional pyrotechnician. Do not attempt.

There’s actually a lot of interesting stuff to learn in this video for those of you who don’t know how movie pyrotechnics work.

Explosions on film are made to look good: fireballs and flame. In reality, though, they're a bit disappointing. Here's how Hollywood does it. * Produced with...