Show Notes
This week we have the fabulous Zac Clarke, a Camera Assistant with credits on huge shows such as The Late Late show with James Corden, Comic Relief, Interior design masters and The Voice. Zac quickly made a name for himself as one of the best camera assistants you can hire and he speaks about the added extras he brings to his role, the pressures of supporting huge shoots when things go wrong and what kit is in his peli case to tackle any situation. If you’re a camera trainee lo...
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