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Steam Deck Implode

Name: Valve / Steam Deck Implode
Uploaded: 2026-10-05T12:41:21.872Z
Duration: 12 s
Description: An explode/implode sequence for Introducing Steam Deck, Valve's launch film for the original Steam Deck. Valve's CAD was rigged in Houdini so the whole assembly could be driven from a few sliders, keeping the focus on timing as the device opens up and closes again. Shaped in close dialogue with Valve's team, from CAD to final shot.

Client: Valve
Studio: /
Responsibilities: Model prep, Rigging, Animation, Lookdev & lighting, Rendering, Post
Year: 2021

Brief

An explode/implode sequence for Introducing Steam Deck, Valve's launch film for the original Steam Deck.

Valve's CAD was rigged in Houdini so the whole assembly could be driven from a few sliders, keeping the focus on timing as the device opens up and closes again. Shaped in close dialogue with Valve's team, from CAD to final shot.