If you’ve been scrolling Instagram or YouTube lately, you’ve probably noticed those cool product videos where the product breaks into parts and then comes together smoothly.
That’s called a product explode assembly effect, and the good news is that you don’t need complex 3D software or years of experience to create it.
In this guide, I’ll explain everything in a simple, practical, and human way, exactly how creators are doing it right now for social media.
What Is a Product Explode Assembly Effect?
A product explode assembly effect shows a product separating into its individual parts and then assembling back together in a clean, cinematic way.
People love this effect because:
- It instantly grabs attention
- It looks premium and professional
- It clearly shows product design
- It performs very well on Reels, Shorts, and ads
What You Need Before Starting
You only need three simple things:
- A clear image of your product
- Gemini (for generating the exploded product image)
- Google Flow (for animating the effect)
That’s it. No heavy software. No technical headache.
Step 1: Take a Clean Product Photo
First, click a good-quality photo of your product.
Try to keep these things in mind:
- Use good lighting (natural light works great)
- Keep the background plain
- Make sure the product is sharp and centered
- Avoid unnecessary props
This image will be your original, no-effect version.
Step 2: Create the Exploded Product Image Using Gemini
Now open Gemini.
Here’s what to do:
- Upload your product image as an attachment
- Select Create Image
- Paste the AI prompt for the product explode / assembly effect
- Generate the image
After a few moments, Gemini will give you a version of your product where the parts are separated in an exploded style, while still looking realistic.
At this point, you’ll have:
- One normal product image
- One exploded-effect product image
- Both are important for the next step.
Step 3: Turn Images into a Professional Animation Using Google Flow
This is where the magic happens.
Open Google Flow and follow these steps:
- Create a new project
- Choose the Frame-to-Frame option
Upload images like this:
- Frame 1: Original product image (no effect)
- Frame 2: Exploded product image (with effect)
- Paste your animation AI prompt
- Submit and generate
That’s it.
Google Flow will smoothly animate the transition and create a clean, professional product explode assembly video.
