A Mesmerizing Look Below the Surface of Crystals

Artist Dan Hoopert created an absolutely mesmerizing video that looks below the surface of CGI created “undiscovered” crystals. Moving with a deliberate determination, the film reveals the interior cracking and explosions that occur inside these natural deposits over hundreds and thousands of years. The soothing soundtrack, also by Hoopert, adds to the calming nature of the video itself.

A short visual exploration into the world of undiscovered rocks and minerals. Created using Houdini, rendered in Redshift.

Green Crystal Interior

via Colossal

Lori Dorn
Lori Dorn

Lori is a Laughing Squid Contributing Editor based in New York City who has been writing blog posts for over a decade. She also enjoys making jewelry, playing guitar, taking photos and mixing craft cocktails.