EFX Series-Bang On

“Bang On” is the definitive manual for film professionals, effects artists, and adrenaline-chasing creatives who want to master the thrilling art of squibs and bullet hits. Written by veteran SFX technician Eric Vrba, with over three decades of explosive on-set experience, this book doesn’t just teach—it ignites.

Inside these pages, you’ll discover:

• The evolution of squibs in cinema
• Professional installation methods for actors, sets, and props
• Blood pack rigging, balsa wood hits, and high-impact wardrobe effects
• Wiring diagrams and trigger systems for flawless timing
• Essential safety and legal protocols
• Behind-the-scenes case studies from iconic productions

Whether you're building your first bullet rig or coordinating a full-scale shootout, “Bang On” delivers real-world techniques with the clarity and confidence of someone who's wired thousands upon thousands of squibs—and lived to tell the tale.

Perfect for intrested filmmakers, Jr FX technicians, Stunt coordinators, and Action directors who want their work to hit hard and look real.

“If it didn’t scare the sound guy, did you even squib it?” – Eric Vrba

Grab your copy and blow your audience away—safely.