Unleash cinematic chaos with the 5 best Nuclear Explosion VFX stock footage elements. Fuel your imagination with explosive visuals.

“Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds.” These ominous words, famously uttered by physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer upon witnessing the first successful test of a nuclear bomb, captured the duality of human achievement and its potentially devastating consequences. While the reference might be heavy, it’s a stark reminder of the immense power that lies within scientific and creative pursuits.

In the world of VFX (visual effects), we may not be engineering weapons of mass destruction, but we are certainly harnessing the power of technology to craft awe-inspiring illusions.

The world of film and digital media has evolved to a point where even the most intricate and explosive scenes can be brought to life through stunning visual effects. From blockbuster movies to experimental shorts, Nuclear Explosion VFX has a way of adding a dynamic and thrilling dimension to visual storytelling.

In this post, we’re diving into a curated selection of the 5 Best Nuclear Explosion VFX Stock Footage Elements from 2 different camera angles that can inject a cinematic explosion of creativity into your projects.

You can adjust the lighting and fire exposure using the included EXR passes. Plus, benefit from the convenience of an Alpha Channel in all files, ensuring seamless integration into your projects.

Delivered in both 12-bit ProRes 4444 and OpenEXR formats (available in 4K resolution), these Nuclear Explosion VFX stock footage elements go beyond the surface, offering a variety of render passes including Light Passes, Fire, Normals, Dust Wave Mask, and more.

Nuclear Explosion 1

A front-angle view of a massive nuclear explosion detonating and rising into the air.

  • Resolution: 2K (2048×1080), 4K (4096×2160)
  • Frame Rate: 24fps
  • Formats: 12-Bit ProRes 4444 (2K and 4K) and 16-bit OpenEXR (4K only).
  • ProRes Color Space: sRGB (ACES Output – sRGB)
  • EXR Color Space: ACES scene_linear (ACEScg)
  • EXR Render Passes: Key, Fill, and Rim Light passes, Dust Wave and Explosion mask, Motion, Normal, and Pyro passes
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Nuclear Explosion 1 – High Angle

A high-angle view of a massive nuclear explosion detonating and rising into the air.

  • Resolution: 2K (2048×1080), 4K (4096×2160)
  • Frame Rate: 24fps
  • Formats: 12-Bit ProRes 4444 (2K and 4K) and 16-bit OpenEXR (4K only).
  • ProRes Color Space: sRGB (ACES Output – sRGB)
  • EXR Color Space: ACES scene_linear (ACEScg)
  • EXR Render Passes: Key, Fill, and Rim Light passes, Dust Wave and Explosion masks, Motion, Normal, and Pyro passes
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Nuclear Explosion 2

A front-angle view of a nuclear explosion detonating and rising into the air.

  • Resolution: 2K (2048×1080), 4K (4096×2160)
  • Frame Rate: 24fps
  • Formats: 12-Bit ProRes 4444 (2K and 4K) and 16-bit OpenEXR (4K only).
  • ProRes Color Space: sRGB (ACES Output – sRGB)
  • EXR Color Space: ACES scene_linear (ACEScg)
  • EXR Render Passes: Key, Fill, and Rim Light passes, Dust Wave and Explosion mask, Motion, Normal, and Pyro passes
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Nuclear Explosion 2 – High Angle

A high-angle view of a nuclear explosion detonating and rising into the air.

  • Resolution: 2K (2048×1080), 4K (4096×2160)
  • Frame Rate: 24fps
  • Formats: 12-Bit ProRes 4444 (2K and 4K) and 16-bit OpenEXR (4K only).
  • ProRes Color Space: sRGB (ACES Output – sRGB)
  • EXR Color Space: ACES scene_linear (ACEScg)
  • EXR Render Passes: Key, Fill, and Rim Light passes, Dust Wave and Explosion mask, Motion, Normal, and Pyro passes
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Nuclear Explosion 3

A front-angle view of a nuclear explosion with a double mushroom cloud detonating and rising into the air.

  • Resolution: 2K (2048×1080), 4K (4096×2160)
  • Frame Rate: 24fps
  • Formats: 12-Bit ProRes 4444 (2K and 4K) and 16-bit OpenEXR (4K only).
  • ProRes Color Space: sRGB (ACES Output – sRGB)
  • EXR Color Space: ACES scene_linear (ACEScg)
  • EXR Render Passes: Key, Fill, and Rim Light passes, Dust Wave and Explosion mask, Motion, Normal, and Pyro passes
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Nuclear Explosion 3 – High Angle

A high-angle view of a nuclear explosion with a double mushroom cloud detonating and rising into the air.

  • Resolution: 2K (2048×1080), 4K (4096×2160)
  • Frame Rate: 24fps
  • Formats: 12-Bit ProRes 4444 (2K and 4K) and 16-bit OpenEXR (4K only).
  • ProRes Color Space: sRGB (ACES Output – sRGB)
  • EXR Color Space: ACES scene_linear (ACEScg)
  • EXR Render Passes: Key, Fill, and Rim Light passes, Dust Wave and Explosion mask, Motion, Normal, and Pyro passes
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Nuclear Explosion 4

A front-angle view of a wide nuclear explosion detonating and rising into the air.

  • Resolution: 2K (2048×1080), 4K (4096×2160)
  • Frame Rate: 24fps
  • Formats: 12-Bit ProRes 4444 (2K and 4K) and 16-bit OpenEXR (4K only).
  • ProRes Color Space: sRGB (ACES Output – sRGB)
  • EXR Color Space: ACES scene_linear (ACEScg)
  • EXR Render Passes: Key, Fill, and Rim Light passes, Dust Wave and Explosion mask, Motion, Normal, and Pyro passes
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Nuclear Explosion 4 – High Angle

A high-angle view of a wide nuclear explosion detonating and rising into the air.

  • Resolution: 2K (2048×1080), 4K (4096×2160)
  • Frame Rate: 24fps
  • Formats: 12-Bit ProRes 4444 (2K and 4K) and 16-bit OpenEXR (4K only).
  • ProRes Color Space: sRGB (ACES Output – sRGB)
  • EXR Color Space: ACES scene_linear (ACEScg)
  • EXR Render Passes: Key, Fill, and Rim Light passes, Dust Wave and Explosion mask, Motion, Normal, and Pyro passes
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Nuclear Explosion 5

A front-angle view of a nuclear explosion detonating and rising into the air creating atmospheric rings.

  • Resolution: 2K (2048×1080), 4K (4096×2160)
  • Frame Rate: 24fps
  • Formats: 12-Bit ProRes 4444 (2K and 4K) and 16-bit OpenEXR (4K only).
  • ProRes Color Space: sRGB (ACES Output – sRGB)
  • EXR Color Space: ACES scene_linear (ACEScg)
  • EXR Render Passes: Key, Fill, and Rim Light passes, Dust Wave and Explosion mask, Motion, Normal, and Pyro passes
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Nuclear Explosion 5 – High Angle

A high-angle view of a nuclear explosion detonating and rising into the air creating atmospheric rings.

  • Resolution: 2K (2048×1080), 4K (4096×2160)
  • Frame Rate: 24fps
  • Formats: 12-Bit ProRes 4444 (2K and 4K) and 16-bit OpenEXR (4K only).
  • ProRes Color Space: sRGB (ACES Output – sRGB)
  • EXR Color Space: ACES scene_linear (ACEScg)
  • EXR Render Passes: Key, Fill, and Rim Light passes, Dust Wave and Explosion mask, Motion, Normal, and Pyro passes
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