# Dripping Destruction Software Effects Melting Pagoda Uses Fluid Simulation for Dramatic Demolition By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-03-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fluid-simulation References: [presurfer.blogspot](http://presurfer.blogspot.com/2013/03/melting-pagoda.html) & [vimeo](http://vimeo.com/61843919) Javier Merono created this video of a fluorescent orange pagoda slowly melting away by using FLIP, a fluid simulation program. An anagram for Fluid-Implicit Particle, FLIP can be applied to video, creating a highly realistic visual of items that are turning into liquid right before our eyes, yet it is all done digitally on the computer. The clear plastic look of this pagoda is an excellent example to use with this software as the translucent orange walls show how the material would look as layers of molten plastic cascade down to the floor. This type of fluid simulation can be applied to [sculptures and building](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iwagumi-air-scape) for [special effects in videos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixel-potion) or animated clips, while leaving the actual constructions fully intact and undamaged. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Fluid Simulation Software:** The use of fluid simulation software like FLIP provides opportunities for creating highly realistic visual effects in videos and animated clips. - **Digitally Replicating Liquid Transformations:** The ability to digitally replicate the transformation of solid objects into liquid forms allows for the creation of visually captivating content. - **Visualizing Translucent Material Transformations:** Fluid simulation programs offer innovative ways to visualize how translucent materials, like plastic, would transform and flow in liquid states. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Film and Animation:** Fluid simulation software presents disruptive innovation opportunities for creating stunning visual effects in films and animated content. - **Special Effects and Visual Production:** The application of fluid simulation technology opens up new possibilities in the field of special effects and visual production, allowing for realistic transformations and demolitions without physical damage. - **Art and Sculpture:** Fluid simulation software can be utilized in the art and sculpture industry to explore the visually dynamic potential of transforming solid materials into liquid forms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Video Backdrops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fluidmotion.md) - [Mesmerizing Fluid Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flow-fountain.md) - [Physics-Informed Digital Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motion-sculpture.md) - [Logo Visualization Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-metal-visuals.md) - [Interactive Architectural Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-landscape.md) - [Fluid Function Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-flow.md) - [Stone-Like Discreet Glass Viewpoints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drifting-stones.md) - [Ice Block-Formed Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/falling-hours.md) - [Parametric Style Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reimagine-london.md)