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Why Hollywood explosions don't look like real explosions

Published March 8, 2021

Views 4.89MΒ  | Β Likes 254KΒ  | Β Comments 5.29K
Views#1,612,289Global
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Tom ScottTom Scott
6.74M subsβ€’761 videosβ€’May 2006

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Views

4,897,539

Likes

254,046

Comments

5,297

Performance vs. channel

All-time outlier score

Engagement rate

Revenue estimate

Details β†’

Total (all-time): $3.42K – $9.79K

Based on estimated $0.7–$2 CPM.

About

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. β€’ Produced with an experienced, professional pyrotechnician. Do not attempt. Thanks to Steve from Live Action FX! Filmed safely: https://www.tomscott.com/safe/ Camera: Simon Te…

Published
March 8, 2021
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Total views
4.89M
Total likes
254K
Total comments
5.29K
Published
March 8, 2021
Global rank by views
#1,612,289

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