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Tactical Breakdown: The Convergence of Volumetric Splats and Practical Pyrotechnics
Filmmaking is entering a 'sandbox era' where the line between reality and data is disappearing. From the dangerous, high-heat fire stunts in Ballerina to the mind-bending use of 4D Gaussian splats in ASAP Rocky's latest visuals, the technical craft is reaching a fever pitch. But as we gain the power to relight reality itself, the risks for performers on the ground have never been more visceral.
Feb 21, 2026