What It Does
Liquids generates physics-based water simulations inside masked areas. Define the area you want to fill using standard After Effects masks, then apply liquid animation in one click. The plugin simulates realistic fluid behavior, letting you add water effects to text, shapes, or any composition element without manual keyframing.
Key Features
Mask-based filling. Draw masks to define where liquid appears. The plugin fills these areas with simulated water that responds to physics.
One-click application. No complex setup or expression writing. Apply the effect and the simulation runs automatically.
Multiple animation styles. The plugin creates various liquid behaviors beyond basic fills. Examples from the developer show text reveals, flowing water across shapes, and dynamic liquid transitions.
Alpha and luma modes. Version 1.1.0 added support for working with both transparency (alpha) and brightness (luma) masks, expanding creative options.
Who It’s For
Useful for motion designers working on title sequences, logo animations, or transitions where realistic water movement adds visual interest. The mask-based approach fits naturally into standard After Effects workflows without requiring particle system knowledge.
Pricing
$24 for a single-user license. A free trial is available to test before purchase. Compatible with After Effects 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, and CC 2019.