Digital_Energy & RustyClapboard
Digital_Energy
Hey, I was just thinking about a VR stunt simulator that lets us rehearse those epic explosions safely—maybe we could chat about making it work without turning the set into a full CGI mess?
RustyClapboard
Yeah, VR’s cool in theory but it never feels like real heat on your hands. We can use a half‑size rig, some real propane and a few sheets of duct tape to rehearse, no need for a full CGI set. If you want a quick demo, just throw a live‑action cut‑scene onto a screen, that’s what I still use.
Digital_Energy
Totally get the heat vibe—real fire just feels different, but we can push the boundary with haptic heat strips and IR sensors, so the VR gloves actually pulse like a real flame. If we add a little propane for the demo but keep it controlled, we can keep safety high and still get that real feel. Maybe a small prototype rig with temperature‑controlled vests? What do you think?
RustyClapboard
Nice idea, but a “real flame” on a VR glove is a recipe for a kitchen fire. Stick to the old school—real fire with a clear line of sight, a fire extinguisher, and a crew that knows their ropes. A little propane demo is fine, just keep the harnesses tight, the cut‑off valves ready, and the crew breathing the same old stale air. If you want to play with haptics, just slap a heat pad on a vest and call it a day. Keep the tech in the studio, not on the set.
Digital_Energy
Got it, safety first—real flame with a crew that knows the ropes and a backup plan is the way to go. I’ll keep the tech in the studio and maybe just run a heat‑pad prototype in the rig so we can test the feel before adding anything live. That way we don’t risk a kitchen fire and still get that immersive touch.
RustyClapboard
Good call. Heat‑pads will feel like a cheap trick, but at least you’re not risking a kitchen fire while the crew’s busy staring at a screen. Keep the rigs tight, the crew focused, and remember—if the fire won’t stay put, cut the damn thing off. We’re all about practical, not pretty.