For Zac Brown Band’s performance of Heavy in Your Head inside Sphere, I designed and executed the fire and pyro FX systems that bring the energy of the song into the physical space.

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Working in Houdini, I created a suite of dynamic fire systems, explosive pyro elements, and scalable particle FX that respond to tempo, impact, and musical cues. The visuals were built as authorable systems — not just one-off animations — allowing controlled variation and performance integration across multiple iterations and vantage points.

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From sweeping fire bursts to rhythmic ember trails and controlled explosive moments, the work was crafted to accentuate the emotional arc of the track while respecting the immersive, surround environment of Sphere. Every element — from simulated combustion to timing refinement — was tuned to feel visceral, cinematic, and cohesive with the live performance.

This project merges technical rigor with artistic intent: fire sculpted by beat, volume driven by energy, and FX that elevate the moment without overpowering it.