Uploaded September 2020 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
In this 45-minute interview, we speak to Connor Tong from Union VFX getting some insights into some of the work he has completed and some of the roles he has experienced. Connor shares all shares some tips for new hopeful artists.
This is part of our VFX Interviews series 'VFX Talk'
00:34 - Introduction of Connor Tong
02:02 - Showreel Tips
06:52 - A day in the life of a roto artist
08:36 - A day in the life of a roto lead
10:01 - The VFX Interview process
14:02 - What is the most regarding part of your job?
15:10 - What is your favorite project to have worked on?
16:55 - The use of Nuke vs Silhouette
18:38 - Preferred Camera tracking Software
22:44 - What challenges have you face in your career in VFX
27:09 - What are the most important skills needed to succeed in VFX
28:42 - The use of Shotgun on live projects
31:49 - What one tool can you not live without?
34:26 - What advice would you give to people that are new to Nuke?
38:53 - What advice would you give to people that are new to Python?
41:16 - Are you more technical or creative?
42:41 - What is the most challenging shot you have worked on?
Catchup with Connor on IMDB: https://m.imdb.com/name/nm9678813
Cath up with Connor on Linkedin: uk.linkedin.com/in/connor-tong
Suggested Tutorials from Connor:
Python for beginners:
youtube.com/watch?v=rfscVS0vtbw&feature=youtu.be
youtube.com/watch?v=_uQrJ0TkZlc&feature=youtu.be
Nuke Projection tutorial:
youtube.com/watch?v=U8vkbYPV1ik&feature=youtu.be
Nuke Paint tutorial:
youtube.com/watch?v=59BqA9_SWOc&feature=youtu.be
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In this 45-minute interview, we speak to Connor Tong from Union VFX getting some insights into some of the work he has completed and some of the roles he has experienced. Connor shares all shares some tips for new hopeful artists.
This is part of our VFX Interviews series 'VFX Talk'
00:34 - Introduction of Connor Tong
02:02 - Showreel Tips
06:52 - A day in the life of a roto artist
08:36 - A day in the life of a roto lead
10:01 - The VFX Interview process
14:02 - What is the most regarding part of your job?
15:10 - What is your favorite project to have worked on?
16:55 - The use of Nuke vs Silhouette
18:38 - Preferred Camera tracking Software
22:44 - What challenges have you face in your career in VFX
27:09 - What are the most important skills needed to succeed in VFX
28:42 - The use of Shotgun on live projects
31:49 - What one tool can you not live without?
34:26 - What advice would you give to people that are new to Nuke?
38:53 - What advice would you give to people that are new to Python?
41:16 - Are you more technical or creative?
42:41 - What is the most challenging shot you have worked on?
Catchup with Connor on IMDB: https://m.imdb.com/name/nm9678813
Cath up with Connor on Linkedin: uk.linkedin.com/in/connor-tong
Suggested Tutorials from Connor:
Python for beginners:
youtube.com/watch?v=rfscVS0vtbw&feature=youtu.be
youtube.com/watch?v=_uQrJ0TkZlc&feature=youtu.be
Nuke Projection tutorial:
youtube.com/watch?v=U8vkbYPV1ik&feature=youtu.be
Nuke Paint tutorial:
youtube.com/watch?v=59BqA9_SWOc&feature=youtu.be
Music for outro provided by bensound.com
Please comment, rate, and subscribe!
Follow us on Twitter at @CreativeTap1
Join us on Facebook at facebook.com/Creativetapp
Join us on Instagram at creative.tap Support Creative Tap over on Patreon for some seriously awesome Perks!
patreon.com/creativetap
