What I Do
Camera Assisting/Digital Clapper Loading
The majority of my experience comes from camera assisting on large scale multi-cam entertainment shows, such as BBC's I Like The Way You Move, Amazon Prime's Lovestruck High, BBC's Hungry For It, and Warner Brother's Save Our Squad. I have also worked as a digital clapper loader/2nd AC on a variety of scripted productions, including Channel 4's The Undeclared War, BBC's The Tuckers, and BBC's Casualty.
Drone Operator
I am a Civil Aviation Authority GVC & A2 CofC licenced drone pilot, with UK PDRA-01 operational authorization. In plain English, I am licenced to fly a drone up to 25kg in weight down to 50m separation of residential, commercial, and industrial areas.
I own and operate a DJI Mavic 3 Cine, which has a 5.1k 4/3" Hasselblad sensor, allowing for cinema quality footage from a drone which can be flown practically anywhere under my licence.
Shooting/Lead Assistant
Frequently whilst on jobs I am asked to operate which I am confident in doing. I have experience operating on many industry-standard cameras. I also get asked to be a lead assistant, where I work closely with the DOP/production team to coordinate a team of camera assistants. This is becoming more popular on large-scale shows, especially within reality where you can have up to 20+ cameras/operators.
Recent Clients
About Me
I am a freelance shooting camera assistant, drone pilot and digital clapper-loader currently working with LinkLine Crewing/Diary Services. I am based near Guildford, with other bases including Exeter, Cardiff, and Newcastle. I frequently travel for work and am happy to be based anywhere in the UK or abroad. I have a good understanding of entertainment, reality, and scripted productions, and have over 5 years of experience.
I have my own car with business insurance, and am confident driving larger vehicles, including long wheel-based vans. I am also an advanced P1/M1 forklift operator! I hold a first aid at work certificate through St John Ambulance, plus I hold a British passport. *As of October 2021, I have received 2 Pfizer Covid-19 vaccinations.*
"Zac is a great guy, he's well versed on how the industry works, and I'm very impressed by his passion and skillset. He is instinctively a cameraman, he listens to everything you say and absorbs everything very carefully, he's so, so keen! I highly recommend him." Simon Fox - Freelance Camera Operator (BBC, ITN, Sky News)
"You were a great help and many members of the team commented on how willing and interested you were. You worked really hard and it didn't go unnoticed. " Lauren Hodgkinson - Avanti Media Production Manager
"Zac is a talented, hard working young man. If any of you see opportunities to work with him, you won't be disappointed!" Mark Hewitt - ENG Camera Operator
Need more information?
If you have any questions, or just want a bit of technical help, feel free to contact me!