General
What does your name mean?
Botka is our last name. Super creative.
How much do videos cost?
Pricing varies greatly depending on style, length, and scope of work. We'd be happy to discuss your specific needs and put together a custom proposal.
How long does it take to create a video?
Timelines can vary, however we are known for being very efficient. We would prefer to know about your project at least 3 months before your deadline.
Personal
Where do you work?
We work in our home office equipped with fiber internet, standing desks, large monitors and, of course, a ping-pong table.
What is it like working with your spouse?
Turns out, we actually like each other and enjoy working together. We share a common vision for creating the best possible videos for our clients. We critique each other's work and provide honest feedback that is built on a solid foundation of mutual trust and respect.
Career Advice
What do you recommend if I am just starting out?
We were TA's at School of Motion for their Cinema 4D Basecamp course. Online courses that cater your specific interests are an affordable option to quickly pick up practical skills and be introduced to the motion design industry.
How do you get your clients?
The majority of our clients come to us through word of mouth referrals. We also reach out to companies directly to make them aware of our services.
Where do you go for inspiration?
We are constantly inspired by the Vimeo channel WineAfterCoffee. We also enjoy meeting up with peers at industry conferences and local meetups like the Colorado Motion Meetup in Denver.
Jobs & Internships
Do you have any internships available?
While we have had remote college internships in the past, we are currently not offering any at this time. We recommend students look for a local in-house internship to get the best out of their internship experience. We have also served as TA's for School of Motion. We recommend checking out their courses to supplement your learning.
Are you hiring?
We are not looking for any in-house positions. However, we are always on the lookout for freelance talent when the need arises. Feel free to say hi and send your portfolio to hello@botka.studio
Do you hire voice over artists?
You are more than welcome to send your portfolio to hello@botka.studio
Technical
What software do you use?
We primarily use Adobe After Effects and the rest of the Creative Cloud (Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, Animate, etc.) and Maxon Cinema 4D.
What computers do you use?
We use high powered Macs with Apple Silicon. We also use a Wacom MobileStudio Pro and iPad for drawing.
What plugins do you use?
We are familiar with a variety of plugins and have access to the most commonly used ones from Red Giant, aescripts.com, Greyscalegorilla, etc.
What film gear do you have?
Sony A1 Mark II with GM lenses. For stabilization we use the DJI Ronin-S gimbal stabilizer. We are FAA-certified drone pilots using the DJI Mavic 2 Zoom. We use a Rode NTG3 boom mic with the Zoom H6 audio recorder as well as the Zoom F1 lav mic recorder.