In this tutorial, we will show you how to recreate Aquaman's trident water shield effect using Adobe After Effects. Follow these steps to achieve this powerful visual effect.

**Step 1: Prepare Your Footage**
Download the footage provided in the tutorial or use your own footage where you are spinning and creating the Aquaman shield. Import your footage into Adobe After Effects and create a new composition.

**Step 2: Create the Fractal Noise Layer**

1. Create a new solid layer by going to **Layer** > **New** > **Solid**. Name this layer "Fractal Noise".
2. Apply the **Fractal Noise** effect by going to **Effect** > **Noise & Grain** > **Fractal Noise**.
3. In the **Effect Controls** panel, change the fractal type to **Dynamic Progressive**.
4. Adjust the **Transform** settings to decrease the width and increase the contrast of the effect. You can play around with these settings until you are satisfied with the look of the fractal noise.

**Step 3: Animate the Fractal Noise**

1. To animate the fractal noise, keyframe the **Evolution** parameter. Set a keyframe at the beginning and another at the end of your composition.
2. This will create a dynamic and evolving noise pattern that will serve as the base for the water shield effect.

**Step 4: Create the Water Shield Shape**

1. Create a new solid layer and name it "Water Shield".
2. Use the **Ellipse Tool** to draw a circular mask on the "Water Shield" layer.
3. Apply the **Turbulent Displace** effect by going to **Effect** > **Distort** > **Turbulent Displace**.
4. Adjust the settings to create a wavy and watery look for the shield.

**Step 5: Composite the Water Shield**

1. Set the blending mode of the "Water Shield" layer to **Add** or **Screen** to blend it with the background footage.
2. Parent the "Water Shield" layer to the footage layer to ensure it moves with the character.

**Step 6: Add Color and Glow Effects**

1. To enhance the water shield effect, apply the **Color Correction** > **Curves** effect to adjust the color.
2. Add the **Glow** effect by going to **Effect** > **Stylize** > **Glow**. Adjust the settings to create a vibrant and powerful glow around the shield.

**Step 7: Fine-Tune and Render**

1. Make final adjustments to the opacity, blending, and effects to ensure the water shield looks realistic and blends seamlessly with the footage.
2. Once satisfied, render and export your composition. Go to **Composition** > **Add to Render Queue** and choose the appropriate settings for your final output.

For a detailed, step-by-step guide on recreating Aquaman's trident water shield effect using Adobe After Effects, watch the full video tutorial.