Yo, what’s good? I’m Ammar Khan, the dreamer who started CGHEVEN. I used to watch Dune’s epic skies, my beat-up laptop choking like a Star Wars speeder, dreaming of cinematic clouds. Our Free Cloud VDB Pack Vol. 1 with 10 hero cumulus clouds will make your Blender scenes slay like Horizon Zero Dawn.

CGHEVEN is my baby, launched in 2025 to hook creators up with free VFX assets. Think over 1000 CC0 goodies—clouds, explosions, HDRIs—for films and games. It’s my way of giving back to dreamers like us, no paywalls, no login.

I started this from my broke-student days, hustling to make pro-level VFX accessible. My mission? To help you craft Avatar-worthy scenes on a budget. How dope is that?

Every asset, like our cloud VDBs, is built with love. Check out our VFX page to see the magic!

At CGHEVEN, we believe epic VFX shouldn’t cost an arm and a leg. Our Free Cloud VDB Pack Vol. 1 is 100% CC0, meaning you can use it for personal or client gigs, no strings attached. I made these to fuel your creativity,

Back when I started, I couldn’t afford premium assets. Now, I’m giving you pro-quality clouds for free at VDB Files. Ain’t that killer?

Support our Patreon to keep the freebies flowing. Your love keeps my dream alive!

Cloud VDBs are 3D volumetric files that create realistic, fluffy clouds for cinematic skies. They’re pre-baked, so you skip the nightmare of sims and jump straight to rendering in Blender, Houdini, or Unreal. I used to crash my PC trying to sim clouds—VDBs saved my sanity!

These hero cumulus clouds are perfect for epic film shots or game cutscenes. They’re lightweight and customizable for that Dune or God of War vibe. How cool is that?

Our pack’s 10 VDBs are built for creators who want Hollywood flair without the hassle. Let’s break ‘em down!

Our Free Cloud VDB Pack Vol. 1 is a CC0 collection of 10 hero cumulus clouds. Released July 27, 2025, these are ready for your cinematic shots at CGHEVEN’s VDB Files. I poured my heart into each one!

They’re free, no signup, and work across platforms. Below, I’m diving into each VDB’s unique vibe. Ready to make your skies pop?

Hero Cumulus Cloud VDB 01 is a fluffy, towering cumulus for bright film skies. It gave my short that God of War sunset glow, like Kratos was soaring above it. Perfect for epic hero shots.

Grab it free at CGHEVEN’s VDB Files. Set density to 0.1 for soft, wispy vibes. How killer is that?

Hero Cumulus Cloud VDB 02 is a dense, puffy cloud for dramatic game cutscenes. It made my sci-fi trailer feel like Dune’s stormy skies. Ideal for bold, cinematic backgrounds.

Free and CC0 at CGHEVEN’s VDB Files. Use density at 0.3 for rich textures. Ain’t that a banger?

Hero Cumulus Cloud VDB 03 is a soft, billowy cumulus for serene film shots. It gave my indie short that Interstellar calm-sky vibe. Great for emotional, subtle scenes.

Download it free from CGHEVEN’s VDB Files. Set density to 0.15 for airy looks. How dope is that?

Hero Cumulus Cloud VDB 04 is a chunky, dynamic cloud for action-packed skies. It turned my game flythrough into a Horizon Zero Dawn stunner. Perfect for intense close-ups.

Free, CC0, and ready at CGHEVEN’s VDB Files. Crank density to 0.4 for bold shapes. You feeling that?

Hero Cumulus Cloud VDB 05 is a massive, stormy cumulus for epic film shots. It made my sci-fi short feel like Star Wars’ Bespin skies. Ideal for dramatic hero moments.

Snag it free from CGHEVEN’s VDB Files. Use density at 0.5 for heavy textures. How sick is that?

Hero Cumulus Cloud VDB 06 is a soft, scattered cloud for gentle game skies. It gave my indie game that Zelda open-world charm. Great for peaceful backgrounds.

Free and CC0 at CGHEVEN’s VDB Files. Set density to 0.2 for light, fluffy looks. Isn’t that mast?

Hero Cumulus Cloud VDB 07 is a bold, towering cloud for cinematic flythroughs. It made my animation feel like Avatar’s floating mountains. Perfect for epic vistas.

Grab it free from CGHEVEN’s VDB Files. Use density at 0.35 for rich details. How epic is that?

Hero Cumulus Cloud VDB 08 is a wispy, delicate cloud for soft film shots. It gave my romance short that La La Land golden-hour vibe. Ideal for emotional scenes.

Free, CC0, and ready at CGHEVEN’s VDB Files. Set density to 0.1 for airy textures. You loving that?

Hero Cumulus Cloud VDB 09 is a dense, dramatic cloud for intense game skies. It turned my trailer into a Cyberpunk 2077 stunner. Great for action-packed shots.

Download it free from CGHEVEN’s VDB Files. Crank density to 0.45 for bold looks. How killer is that?

Hero Cumulus Cloud VDB 10 is a massive, fluffy cumulus for cinematic hero shots. It made my film feel like The Lion King’s savanna skies. Perfect for grand scenes.

Free and CC0 at CGHEVEN’s VDB Files. Use density at 0.5 for stormy vibes. Ain’t that a banger?

• Low step rate (0.05) for crisp, detailed clouds.
• Density range (0.1–0.5) for wispy or stormy vibes.
• High samples (256+) for smooth, cinematic renders.
• Cycles only; Eevee’s trash for volumetric clouds.
• Test with 128 samples to save render time.

This Free Cloud VDB Pack Vol. 1 from CGHEVEN is my gift to help you craft cinematic skies that slap. These 10 hero clouds turned my broke-student films into Dune-style epics. Tweak density and lighting to make ‘em yours.

Use them for sweeping film shots or game cutscenes. Share your renders with #CGHEVEN on X—I’m pumped to see ‘em! Your next project’s gonna be a total banger!

Keep creating and check out more VFX at CGHEVEN. This is Ammar Khan, cheering you on. Let’s make cinematic magic!

What’s a hero cumulus cloud VDB?It’s a 3D volumetric cloud for cinematic film or game skies. Import into Blender for Dune-style vibes. CGHEVEN’s pack is free!

Can I use CGHEVEN VDBs for client work?Yup, all CC0—use ‘em for personal or paid gigs. No drama, just VFX love from me.

Do these VDBs work in Eevee?Nah, Eevee’s weak for volumes. Stick to Cycles for CGHEVEN’s clouds.

Ready to craft epic skies for films or games? Grab Free Cloud VDB Pack Vol. 1 at CGHEVEN’s VDB Files. Back our Patreon for more VFX love!