Steve Hunter is a word class director, producer in Kenya, he spoke to Topstories Magazine extensively about his video production and strategies .
By Erick Mutinda
Who is Steve Hunter ?
I am a world class video producer/director based in kenya and i love what i am doing.
Is Steve Hunter your real name ?
Yes! Steve is my real name and people started calling me "Hunter" since 8yrs of age..so its my real name
Can you tell me briefly about your life and background.
I had passion in music since way back in lower primary..i recorded my songs and worked with diff..producers on the videos... Professionally i started to pursue my dream 2yrs ago which is now the brand Steve Hunter
Family background...wow! God has really been our strength alot has happened since my mom abandoned us, its was so hard for my dad but God has been our strength.
What are some of the biggest mental tool you can obtain in order to be successful in this industry of music ?
The word of God. It will expand ur mind and your creativity etc..
How do you source for your client , do you advertise to get your business out to the people?
I dont do any adverts, how it works is simply the quality of my previous jobs introduces more clients to me. At times through artist i have worked with. And i have to put up a website so atleast you can know more about Hunter.
What other producer or artist do you see as your primary inspiration ?
There are many videos that inspire me locally and internationally.. Challenge is i love specific works from different producers not entirely all their works. I can proudly say i admire all thier works.. Colin Tiley is my favourite though,
How did you start producing and what motivated you ?
All i can remember is that i have always been producing, commercials, weddings etc..but professionally as a career, it started 2yrs ago and my motivation is Jesus.
With all the big wig music directors in the country, do you think you can stand the competition ?
I see things differently,. I am my own competition and the gospel inspires me for greater levels..therefore no matter how many goliaths just like the story of David in the scripture, God has a purpose for me.
Any doubts you have ever had about your work ?
Not any i can recall..
How long did it take you roughly to be recorgnised as a director and producer ?
It took me approximately 1 year
How do you connect with artist ? -
We meet, i take time to listen and understand their vision on the project before we come in.
Can you describe briefly how you work together with your artist on any musical project ?
First we give the artist time to share their thoughts and vision, then we come up with a suitable script inclusive of some of his/her good ideas. Then based on script we will get costumes, location and dancers etc, and we are on set.
What is distinctive about your production work ?
I will leave this part for the artists we have worked together with
Any artist you wish to work with if you had an opportunity ?
Yes! "Sinach" i love her music so much..i have all her 3 albums
What should we expect from Steve Hunter the rest of 2016 ?
Spreading greatly in Africa .
Whats your advice to those young people who want to venture into music?
Until you prevail with God, you cannot prevail with men; your victory has to be spiritual first, before it is physical.
What do you like to do for fun outside production ?
Driving cars, taking pictures, series, shopping for production equipment's
Whats unique about you ?
I work hard, but I work from a position of rest.
If you were to change anything what would that be ?
My present camera to red weapon 8k resolution...doing that soon
Your partying shot ?
Only failures make excuses, one who is a success makes no room for excuses.
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