Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

---

In this after effect tutorial you will learn how to Create cinematic neon glow typography with realistic water reflections in Adobe After Effects—no plugins required. Learn to build the scene, add soft bloom, animate ripples, and finish with film‑grain and vignette for a moody aesthetic

What you’ll learn:
• Neon text setup with glow, diffusion, and light wrap
• Procedural water surface using Fractal Noise + Displacement
• Reflection pass with blur, distortion, and ripple animation
• Sunset background, silhouettes, and atmospheric fog
• Grain, vignette, and color grading for a filmic look

📂 Get the After Effects Template: patreon.com/collection/1610156?view=expanded
💎 Patreon (Join): patreon.com/sheikhsohel

Resources:
• Font used: ( Trajan)
• Project specs: 3840x2160, 24fps, 16‑bit, Linearize Working Space
• Export: Apple ProRes/High‑bitrate H.264, VBR 2‑pass

📌 Stay Connected
• Subscribe: youtube.com/@sheikh_sohel
• Instagram: instagram.com/sheikhsohel.in

#aftereffects #neontext #motiondesign #typography #vfx #noplugins #motiongraphics #cinematic