"Greed" By Unyime Etuk — An Original Short Film
Art by Unyime Etuk
Recently I shot a mini documentary of hyper-realistic pencil artist and Steemian, Unyime Etuk (@unyimeetuk).
I have been a keen admirer of Unyime's art works and since we live in the same town, I decided to hook up with him. He discussed the project he was going to embark on, and I jumped on it and we went to work. It was both amazing and illuminating to experience first hand the work and hours required to create a piece this real and awesome. The work rate was infectious.
If you follow Unyime, you probably saw the post he made about this. If you haven't already, be amazed by his guy's story:
I shot everything with a Fujifilm X-T20 with a 23mm F2 lens, and my mobile phone (Infinix X603).
I hope you enjoy it. Feedback is welcome. If you enjoyed that, feel free to follow my blog for more.
Wow what an awesome video dude! Obviously it helps to have access to really talented subject matter and an amazing work in progress, but your job as a filmmaker here is also really well done. Great job of getting a nice variety of shots and editing them together seamlessly. The audio is also really high quality. And, a great message in the spoken words. Thanks @unyimeetuk and @misterakpan!
Thank you, big bro. I really appreciate the kind words. I'm still learning on the job. I guess I'll get better as I do more of this 🙂 Especially with the audio, I had to learn how to make the best of my $30 lav mic, how to work with EQ and how to mix audio tracks. Came off very fulfilling at the end of it.
The sad news is, I'll have to go under a little more as all my equipment were missing with a luggage from my last trip a fortnight ago. I lost everything of value I had in Lagos. It's devastating and I'm still coming to terms with it. This work is really symbolic to me because it was my last ride with that little bitch of ours 😀
the luggage is just gone? Might it not still wend its way to you? That is super sad to hear if it is actually all gone :(
It will take a stroke of miracle to recover it. Today makes it two weeks since. I must admit I have lost hope. The problem is that the luggage, among others, was entrusted in the care of my friends whom I traveled with, while I went to tend to other affairs of the trip. And they are not too sure at what point they lost contact with the bag. Many variables: two rides hailed between, and hotel concierge mishandling. You can't press too hard on either when you aren't even sure. I have done my best, yet nothing :(
Ah shoot! That... is terrible. I really feel for you :( I know how much that camera and equipment meant to you, shoot, I jumped through some hoops to help you get it! I will pray for a miracle. If there is anything I can do to help, I am sure you already know you can call on me but let me state it formally - please ask if there is anything I can do. Love you brother
Thank you so much, bro! I really appreciate the kind gesture :)
I saw it in Unyime's post. Awesome video man! Great production.
Btw how are you, buddy?
Thank you, buddy. I am doing great. How about you? 🙂
I am good :) Glad to hear that, buddy. because last time I heard, you lost your camera and some important documents?
Yeah, bro! I lost everything I had. I'm still struggling to find myself. Not sure how I'll raise the funds for new ones, so it's difficult. Apart from that, I'm okay. Thanks for asking, bro. I appreciate 🙂
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Sheer brilliance, @unyimeetuk and @misterakpan. "Emenam eboho." (Me trying to say you've all done well.) I identify and agree with the story behind the art. Greed is a killer and it's one huge reason why good things never last.
Awesome job on this one, @misterakpan. It's like those really cool YouTube documentaries I used to watch. Keep doing this!
Also, sorry about your kit getting lost bro. I hope you find a better replacement for them soon! Let me know if I can contribute a bit to aid you get a new one.
I'm not sure I know how to appreciate good art, but I'd love to meet Unyime Etuk someday. Uyo isn't so far away from my school. Cheers.
Awesome, bro! I appreciate the kind words and gestures. We sure should hang out a bit. I can summon Unyime when you want me to 😉
Production level here is off the charts dude. Exceptional work.
Thank you, buddy. You made my day. I'm grateful 🙂
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