How To Make Map Animation Like Netflix Documentaries in After Effects (NO PLUGINS)

Learn how to create map animation in After Effects with no plugins in this step-by-step tutorial. You’ll discover how to animate maps, routes, lines, markers, and camera movement for a clean cinematic look. Perfect for travel videos, documentaries, explainer videos, and storytelling. Create professional map animation inspired by Netflix documentary style using only built-in After Effects tools. Includes tips for motion design, map tracking, path animation, zoom transitions, and smooth camera animation. Great for beginners and advanced users.

ASSETS (for educational purposes only) - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/19m38hBiYWWKSuQziV1iXItk8RD_sKMW8?usp=sharing

00:00 What we will create today?
02:01 Where to find maps?
02:38 Working with the map
03:58 Cities and countries text
09:58 Adding clouds
12:28 Glitch flicker text animation
17:00 Smooth camera animation
19:11 Animating cities and countries text
21:40 Country border highlight
24:03 Fighter aircraft fly animation
26:35 Working on Satellite city scene
44:27 Camera animation and missiles specifications scene
50:41 3D missile with a speed lines
57:26 Missiles trajectory scene
1:04:30 WW3 Title
1:09:29 colour correction and styling

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