First thing, keep the crew a safe distance and make the fuse a short, clear job. Then line the blast up with the wind so the smoke spreads like a fan. Use a stack of old cardboard boxes or a metal cage to catch the big bits—real things that stay on set, not floating in a digital haze. And never forget a generous sheet of duct tape; it’s the secret binder that keeps the blast from turning the whole set into a flaming mess. In short, practical fire looks better when it’s honest, controlled, and never relies on a 3‑D pixel cloud.

Glad you get the point. Just remember, if the tape starts looking like a fresh mixtape, it’s time to double‑check that no one’s chewing on it. Cheers to keeping the boom box of fire on a tight leash.