Make a 3D Ocean Flyover (Ocean for After Effects / Tutorial)
Channel: Creation Effects
Date: 2019-12-20

This tutorial shows how to create a 3D ocean in After Effects, and have a camera fly over it. It uses the 'Ocean' template from Creation Effects, found  at https://creationeffects.com/ocean. 'Ocean' allows you to create realistic-looking 3D oceans, lakes, pools, and rivers in After Effects, using a single video clip of some water. To follow along with this ocean flyover tutorial, you will need the Ocean template.

FULL TEMPLATE DESCRIPTION:
Ocean allows you to 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 oceans, lakes, ponds, rivers, and pools. Insert your titles, logo, or other 3D elements into your scene, and customize the water with convenient controls.
You can enhance your water scene with the included splashes, atmospheric haze, and reflection effects. Bring life to your scene by animating a simple camera movement. The flexibility of Ocean provides endless, beautiful looks for a variety of applications - for both realistic or surreal water.

Check out 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.