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Virtual camera operators: The unsung heroes of esports


A different kind of esports pro explains how they capture all the action during tense matches.

Jake's work is on show at Counter-Strike (CS:GO) tournaments, such as the BLAST Premier Spring Final, hosted at London’s Wembley Arena over the weekend. They got to watch Belgrade-based Team Spirit lift the trophy and win a prize of $200,000 (£150,000), after beating rivals Navi 3-1 in an action-packed grand final. It started with ESL One in Birmingham and is building up to one of the biggest global esports events - the League of Legends World Series final at London's O2 in November.

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