Make Realistic 3D Water Scenes (Ocean / After Effects Tutorial)
Channel: Creation Effects
Date: 2018-11-26

This tutorial shows how to create 3D oceans or other bodies of water in Adobe After Effects, using the "Ocean" effect from Creation Effects. Learn more at https://CreationEffects.com/ocean. 

Template Description:
With "Ocean", you can create custom, 3D bodies of water in Adobe After Effects. Choose from over 50 video water textures (or use your own), and convert them into 3D oceans, lakes, ponds, rivers, and pools. Insert your titles, logo, or other 3D elements into your scene, and customize the water with convenient controls. Included in the template are custom splashes, atmospheric haze, and reflection effects for enhancing your scene. Create custom waves in the water, and add camera movements to bring your scene to life. The flexibility of Ocean provides endless, beautiful looks for a variety of applications - for both realistic or surreal water.

Watch the Ocean demo video here: https://youtu.be/AoeE6G1JUZ4

Template features:
Variety - 63 looping clips of water to choose from, in both HD and 4K resolution. These include oceans, lakes, ponds, rivers, and pools. Also, three realistic custom water textures, created in After Effects.
Use your own water - If you prefer, drop in your own water footage, and convert it to a 3D water scene.
Total customization - Using convenient controls, you have complete control over the arrangement of the water layers that form your water body. Adjust their oscillation to create custom waves. Use as many layers as needed to extend the water far into the horizon. Extend edges for wide angle shots and pans.
Works with 3D lights and cameras - The water bodies are created with 3D layers, allowing you to set up elaborate scenes with 3D lights and animated camera movements.
Haze - Apply custom fog or atmospheric haze to your ocean scene for an added sense of realism and depth.
Splashes - Add basic splashes when needed, with custom size, volume, force, and direction.
Reflections - Create rippling reflections of your background or floating 3D elements, and composite them over your water. Adjust the ripple displacement to match the turbulence of your water.