Vivianne Wang, 3D Artist & Graphic Designer

Published by Leonardo Calcagno

Who are you :

Hi, I am Vivianne Wang. I draw on my Ipad/computer for fun. Sometimes I draw with real pencils on real paper. (Haven`t touch real canvas and oil painting for years after college…) I also do video editing and graphic design as secondary hobbies if it doesn`t demand too much of my free time.

Your current job :

My main field is Computer Animation. Currently, I work as 3D Lighting and Compositing Artist on an animated feature film.

In which city are you located?

Toronto

A word to define what kind of worker you are :

Smart

What tools are essential to your life (app, software, etc..)

Nuke(love it), Photoshop(hate it), Autodesk Maya, Google Drive, Behance.

What does your office space look like?

The office I am currently working at used to be a big brewery back in 1880’s. It has a charming historical look on the outside but the interior is very modernized in style. It`s generally very spacious with good lighting. It`s also dog-friendly so I get the luxury of working with dogs almost every day!

What kind of music do you listen when you are working?

I like house music mostly but only at the beginning when I am working. After a while, I would play electronica in a loop for better concentration. I would also listen to music that corresponds to the emotion the scene should have. In that way, I could tune myself into the work and work smoother.

Do you have a way to organize your day to maximize your work?

I think my brain likes to pre-plan the day before bedtime (even when I don`t want to). And I would review the priority of tasks in the morning before heading to work so I could start off the moment I sit in the chair.

What tips would you give to improve productivity?

Set priorities and take breaks, a lot of small breaks, and walk as much as possible.

You’re better than your colleagues to :

To be a vegetarian and taking selfies ( I believe so).

What is the best advice anyone has given you?

There`s always someone likes you and someone dislikes you, no matter who you are.

What is your best tip for saving time?

Sleep more and sleep early. ( Sill WIP on the second part.)

What is your routine start and end of the day?

Morning – Washroom routine, drink two cups of water, staring at the horizon line, dress up and get out.

Night – Staring at the horizon line, read, prepare what to wear the second day, say goodnight, pre-plan the day with eyes closed.

Aside from your computer and your phone, what gadget can you not you go without?