Welcome to the swirling vortex of creativity, curiosity, and controlled chaos that is me—Viet Khoi Tran. Most people call me Vkoi or Peter (you pick; I respond to both, and no, I don’t have a preference). I am a versatile artist, a compulsive inventor, and an enthusiast of many interests that include film making, football, music, movies and even spreadsheets and Pokemon? Yeah, we’re going there.
Hold on tight because it is going to be bumpy.
🎥 Director by Heart, Editor by Craft
If life was a movie, I’d be the director or the editor, or maybe the writer, sitting at my computer at 3 in the morning tweaking out on a transition on Premiere Pro because good enough is not a thing. For me, editing is where the rubber meets the road. It’s that process by which raw tape is distilled into a narrative or order out of a messy world.
But editing is just the first step that needs to be taken in order to create a great paper. I love cinematography and photography as far as it is concerned, they ignite my creative passion. I think it’s the ability to set up a shot, to capture the right light at the right angle, or to tell a story in pictures that makes me feel alive. I transform visuals into the living with the help of DaVinci Resolve, Photoshop, After Effects, and Lightroom. Yes, I am that friend that will not let you eat before you take the picture.
🎵 Music Is My Soul’s Second Language
Music has been my longest, and probably the loudest, passion. This is not just an interest; it is a type of personality. I write music, record, and sometimes sing and play piano, guitar, ukulele, recorder and sing to my cat (and sometimes people). Software such as FL Studio and Musescore are my toys in which I play with melodies until they become memorable as gum on the shoe.
I do a little bit of sound engineering, in search of that perfect blend that pounds your heart. And when I’m not making music, I am writing about it. Music journalism allows me to be a complete nerd about the notes, the words, and the narratives of the tunes. Thanks Fantano!!!
📊 Creativity Meets Data Nerd
Plot twist: I’m also a data geek. Well, well, well, didn’t see that coming did you? Show me Excel, Python or a pile of raw data and I will identify patterns and opportunities quicker than Liverpool’s counter-attack. (Yes, I went there.) The same precision is applied to the management of social networks – I create plans that do not aim at increasing the number of subscribers but at creating active communities.
⚽ Liverpool FC and the Beautiful Game
Speaking of Liverpool, let’s talk football—or soccer, depending on where you’re from (yuck). I’ve been a die-hard Reds fan since I can remember, and you’ll often find me yelling at the TV during match days or endlessly debating Klopp’s tactics. Football isn’t just a sport; it’s a symphony of strategy, skill, and pure human emotion, and I can’t get enough of it. Football runs through my veins.
🎬 Movies and Games: The Art of Escapism
When I’m not crafting stories, I’m consuming them. Movies are my comfort zone and my creative fuel. Favorites like Fantastic Mr. Fox, La La Land, Jojo Rabbit, and Reservoir Dogs have rewired my brain in the best way possible. Love Quentin Tarantino and Wes Anderson!!!
I’m also a gamer—Arena of Valor and Pokemon are my virtual battlegrounds of choice, where I channel my competitive streak and occasionally yell at my teammates (sorry, not sorry). I will maybe share my tactics sometimes here (sometimes okay? I’m gatekeeping the rest).
✨ ADHD: My Creative Superpower
Oh, did I mention I have ADHD? It’s the reason I juggle 72 interests without dropping them (too often) and the source of my endless curiosity. Sure, it means I have 12 tabs open in my brain at any given time, but it also keeps me endlessly inspired. Who needs linear thought when you have the ability to hyperfocus on editing a video or writing a score for hours?
To sum it up, I’m a human Swiss Army knife with a knack for turning ideas into experiences. Whether it’s crafting the perfect scene, composing the perfect chord, or debating the best Liverpool lineup, I’m all in.
What’s your passion? Let’s talk. Or create. Or both. 😊
Or… Just observe me yapping about myself 🙂
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