Meteor Strike VFX

I made this over about 1 day, including rendering. Used an image off Google (just search cityscape). Here's the one I used: http://piginpond.com/bbs/board.php?bo_table=wallpaper&wr_id=196&page=2

I do not own, nor have I created this image.

I created the actual meteor using Trapcode Particular, and used Video Copilot's 'Optical Flares' plugin to create the center of the fireball thingy. The explosions on the builings were made using a Trapcode Particular preset also, but the smoke was made using Action Essentials 2 from VideoCopilot.net

I know that the buildings didn't get damaged, I tried to make it look like the meteor just clipped them from behind...it looks cool and it helps me avoid creating a matte painting in Photoshop!

I masked out the meteor at the beginning to make it seem like it was coming out of the clouds.

The audio at the end is from Family Guy, again, I do not own this. You won't understand the ending unless you've seen this clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSBURkKin_8

I think it turned out pretty well, so please rate comment and subscribe!

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[Misc518]

the cars don't move

[TheSashagibbins]

@Misc518 I know, it's a picture :)

[UrbanAmbient]

Out of the Andrew Kramer esque videos this is the better of the bunch. Clipping the buildings instead of smashing them seemed more realistic, echo's of 911 maybe? The small tiny criticism i would say, is that the smoke should build a bit slower when it hits. It would take a few second for a plume of smoke that big to accumulate. Other than that like i say, much better than other similar efforts. Well done!!! Sub'd.

[TheSashagibbins]

@UrbanAmbient thanks man, I agree with the criticism...best feedback so far!

[MassFragment]

Looks like something you'd see in a dream. good work.

[vrickojima]

this is a nice video, can you tell me where can i download the song you used in this video?

[Andreasrantzau]

I Also made a meteor effect with Trapcode particular and i used Firestarter HD and your's look much better i think so which one did you use? Can you please make a tutorial on how to make it.

[deceivingmage]

Pretty sweet :D

[Warialasky]

Niiice!  Looks good!

[TheSoappaos]

PLEASE MAKE A TUTORIAL OR DOWNLOAD LINK

[Zilerrezko]

xD you said my favorite catch phase hahahaha

[Life4Bl00d]

good animation but the destruction is abit small scale

[AwesomeVFX711]

pretty awesome! :D

[LuNaTiqQc]

amazing!