High-end 3D Animator Recommends COOL 3D Production Studio
As a Must-have for Every Videographer

To get an idea of how COOL 3D Production Studio brings what were previously considered high-end features to the everyday videographer, Ulead gave a copy to Kino Gil, founder of .KiNO.digital, a Los Angeles-based effects, animation and post production studio that caters to the advertising, media and entertainment industries. Kino typically uses high-end 3D applications such as Maya, Houdini, and Softimage on SGI and Wintel workstations.

While COOL 3D does not touch many of the features offered by high-end 3D applications, Kino finds that in the realm of 3D text and object animation it offers videographers a rich array of 3D tools for creating impressive lower thirds, high-impact intros and scene jumps as well as entertaining subject matter for video production.

As someone who has invested many years learning complex 3D animation applications, Kino was amazed at how quickly he picked up COOL 3D. "COOL 3D Production Studio is a prosumer version of the high-end applications that took me many years to learn," explains Kino, who recently celebrated Kino Digital’s three year anniversary with the installation of a High Definition Post facility. "Typically it takes three to four years to master one of these high-end 3D apps--with COOL 3D you can learn 80% of the program simply by looking at the interface."

High-end 3D applications also require preparation before the actual 3D work can start. With COOL 3D, Kino noticed that there was no preparation needed because the software gives users pre-made scene setup, 3D materials and shapes from which they can build upon.

"I like the fact that COOL 3D integrates the stages of 3D work in a seamless way. When you are using a high-end application, there is a lot of work required to create real 3D--for example, 'making a red ball' means making the sphere, yes, but also some kind of floor, lights so you can see anything, color, texture, shadows, reflection patterns -- there are a ton of things. You start with a blank slate. With COOL 3D Production Studio, there is no set up involved, so you can create 3D text and objects immediately." Kino does however recommend creating a storyboard of the 3D animation before starting the creation process.

COOL 3D is also conducive to collaborative work in production studios. "It's so easy on can easily pick COOL 3D up and dive into the 3D project immediately. It's not only good for independent video editors, but it's a perfect match for production studios where one project is worked on by a couple of editors."

Kino admits that when you have a complex 3D or special effects project, specialized artists and high-end tools are the way to go. However, if you have a limited budget and want to quickly begin creating 3D, he recommends COOL 3D Production Studio. "The tool is perfect for getting high-quality 3D results quickly and inexpensively. COOL 3D is a must-have in every videographer's arsenal."