It can be intimidating to reach out for help to someone you’ve never met. 

Julio Zepeda, Camera Assistant, shares how asking for help enabled him to go from PA to camera assistant. 

Listen to Julio share his success story and how he found a loophole into the Camera Union.

Connect with Julio:
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Instagram

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Key Points:
1:21 - How He Got Started
5:44 - Getting The FirstJob On Set
8:05 - Pivot from PA to Camera Department
11:20 - Horror Story
12:28 - Loop Hole into Camera Union
18:55 - Sets Opening
20:25 - What Has Changed Since COVID
26:21 - Difference between Digital Utility, Camera Utility, Assistant Camera, & Camera Assistant
29:08 - Difference Between A Good and Great Camera Assistant
30:37 - Mental Checklist
35:20 - Ask For Help & Be Honest
38:20 - Twitter DM
40:09 - How Do You Stay Updated with Latest Tech
40:51 - Favorite Gear
44:30 - Renting vs Owning Gear
44:23 - Learning New Gear
48:05 - Unspoken Rule On Set
50:09 - First 4 Years in the Industry

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