ABOUT

Kalin Botev

Kalin is a Bulgarian digital artist specializing in the fields of photography, videography, 3D animation, graphic design, game development and interactive presentations. His artistic vision makes each of his works recognizable and his fundamental technical knowledge guarantees an impeccable end result. Given his broad expertise, Kalin manages to implement unique solutions when necessary. He is the co-founder of South Style Movies , an innovative digital marketing agency that has worked on projects for major global brands.

PHOTOGRAPHY

Stunning Images

Inspired by the vast beauty of the Rhodopes, Kalin Botev's photography aims to capture the most impactful shots. The subjects range from unique natural phenomena and architectural works to those unknown or underappreciated by the general public. No matter what Kalin shoots, he always leaves his signature by achieving a stunning image and capturing a unique perspective. Kalin specializes in drone landscape photography, which encompasses long planning and waiting for the optimal weather conditions. He has developed his own post processing style focused on optimal contrast, maximum resolution and dynamic range. Kalin is heavily influenced by the work of Ansel Adams.

VIDEOGRAPHY

Message

Specializing in video production for corporate clients, Kalin shapes every detail such as composition, camera movement, colors and sound in a way that clearly and accurately conveys the desired message. Careful planning and thought consideration ensures the creation of a final product suitable for the targeted audience and media types. Kalin’s rich arsenal of filming techniques, sound recording, 3D animations production and post-processing provides absolute technical and creative freedom. His knowledge of graphic design, marketing, communication and storytelling enables him to make a video successful from the pre-production stage.

3D ANIMATION

Freedom

3D animation gives total creative freedom and is quite often the only way to achieve the desired images. As a technical tool, it can be extremely heavy, so it should be used wisely and only when is absolutely necessary. Kalin is a 3D generalist with extensive experience in modeling, texturing, rendering, rigging, animation, programming, and developing specialized solutions. From the concept to the final product, he has a holistic view of the creation process. Whether it is a clip, an image or a specialized product for use in a game engine or website, Kalin’s rich technical knowledge makes him highly efficient and capable to offer innovative solutions.

APPLICATIONS

Interactive Experience

Kalin is the author of the first mobile application for a virtual tour of Tatul, which is an archaeological site located in Bulgaria and deemed to be a rocky sanctuary. Created using photogrammetry and modern game development technologies, the application serves as a demonstration of the immense possibilities of this type of presentation. The application runs smoothly on all modern android and iOS devices enabling the user to walk around the site and listen to a 5-minute discourse.

CONTACTS

New Horizons

Kalin takes every new project as a challenge and an opportunity for personal and professional development. The thrive on knowledge and constant self-improvement gives Kalin multi-dimensional expertise enabling him to offer and implement innovative solutions in the field of digital arts. If you need help with the realization of your project, do not hesitate to contact him.