#31 Shoot Your Shot | Julio Zepeda

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:TwitterInstagramShow LinksJason Roberts EpisodeAstera LightingZero OpticCine Gear ExpoPancro Lens CleanerTeradek 10,000PrestonAlexa Mini Key Points:1:21 - How He Got Started 5:44 - Getting The FirstJob On Set8:05 - Pivot from PA to Camera Department 11:20 - Horror Story12:28 - Loop Hole into Camera Union 18:55 - Sets Opening 20:25 - What Has Changed Since COVID26:21 - Difference between Digital Utility, Camera Utility, Assistant Camera, & Camera Assistant29:08 - Difference Between A Good and Great Camera Assistant30:37 - Mental Checklist35:20 - Ask For Help & Be Honest38:20 - Twitter DM40:09 - How Do You Stay Updated with Latest Tech40:51 - Favorite Gear44:30 - Renting vs Owning Gear44:23 - Learning New Gear48:05 - Unspoken Rule On Set50:09 - First 4 Years in the IndustryConnect with the Practical FilmmakerFollow The Practical Filmmaker on InstagramWatch more episodes on YouTubeSupport the showFind more filmmaking resourcesConnect with the Practical FilmmakerFollow The Practical Filmmaker on InstagramWatch more episodes on YouTubeFind more filmmaking resources