Interview with Liyana Mansor, VFX Editor
Liyana Mansor, a first-time Emmy nominee, is making waves in the world of visual effects (VFX) editing, with her work on the highly anticipated Disney+ series Andor marking her entry into the Star Wars franchise[1][5]. Born in Brunei and raised in the north of England, Mansor's career path has been a journey of over 10 years, spanning a variety of high-profile productions such as Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, The Alienist, Chernobyl, Black Mirror, and Alien: Covenant[1][5].
Mansor's VFX editing skills were honed through practical experience, with a focus on temp compositing and VFX shot mockups. She relies on a Wacom Intuos Pro tablet and Avid Media Composer software, complemented by plugins like Continuum, Sapphire, and Adobe Photoshop, to handle complex VFX editing tasks efficiently[1].
One of her go-to tools for cleaner green screen replacements is Continuum's Primatte Studio. For creating holographic projection effects, she employs a combination of Boris FX plugins[3]. Mansor also collects VFX elements for her temp comp process, especially for action scenes with muzzle flashes, fire, smoke, and weather elements[4].
Mansor's work on The Alienist and Chernobyl fills her with pride, and her first VFX editor role was on Black Mirror. She learned the visual effects process on the large-scale project Alien: Covenant[2].
When faced with new problems due to industry and technological progress, Mansor approaches each project with determination, knowing that every challenge is an opportunity to learn and grow[6]. If she could collaborate with any artist, it would be Bong Joon-ho, Yang Jinmo, or Rian Johnson[7].
When creative burnout strikes, Mansor switches gears and works on something else, returning to the problem later or the next day[8]. Her favorite snack during long work sessions is Cinnamon Social slices[9].
Mansor's advice to her younger self is never to hesitate or count herself out of an opportunity just because she doesn't feel ready[10]. Her favorite film is Gwoemul (The Host) by Bong Joon-ho[11].
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Technology plays a significant role in Liyana Mansor's work, with gadgets like her Wacom Intuos Pro tablet and Avid Media Composer software aiding her in efficient VFX editing. She also utilizes plugins such as Continuum, Sapphire, and Adobe Photoshop to handle complex tasks.
