For this shot by the Effects team in Moana, a simple shape was modeled and animated to determine the size and timing of the water opening for maximum comedic effect. The exact shape was then fed into the fluid simulation to drive the motion of the water. #TechTuesday | Walt Disney Animation Studios

To create the ocean’s movement for this scene in Moana, the Effects team used the base shapes and motion from Animation to sculpt and drive the simulation. They also added custom forces to increase the swirling and impact as the water erupts. #TechTuesday | Walt Disney Animation Studios