Uploaded June 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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This After Effects tutorial shows how to make a mesmerizing 3D ocean animation. We'll be using a variety of FX and techniques, to simulate flying quickly over the waters of an ocean planet, with 3D fog or mist hovering over the water, reflections in the water, and showing the curvature of the planet. Browse more cool effects at https://CreationEffects.com.

Also seen in this video:
Create 3D ocean animations with _Ocean:_
creationeffects.com/ocean

Create 3D landscapes in After Effects with _Landscaper:_
creationeffects.com/landscaper

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0:00 Intro
0:40 Water Texture
8:08 Horizon Glow
10:47 Planet Curvature
11:39 Star Background
12:53 Reflection in Water
19:53 Fog
24:08 Particles
25:31 Camera FOV
26:32 Similar Effects