"He always had a dog with him" One very contented looking man and his dog, working alongside the Gallarus Oratory on the beautiful Dingle Peninsula in Kerry. ca. 1960 National Library of Irelan NLI Ref.: TIL617

Film Vault/Scanning Technician

Position

Film Vault/Scanning Technician ()

Location

Torrance, CA USA

Application Date

January 01, 1970

Job Link

https://duplitech.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=24

Job Contact

Founded in 1996, Duplitech is one of L.A.’s most respected independent media service labs.  We provide a full range of content delivery solutions: On Disc, On Demand, On DCP and On Film.  Our in-house services include: Film Scanning, Color Grading and Restoration, Technical Editing and Asset Conform, Standards Conversion, Subtitling, 5.1 Faux Audio Upmix and 3D Motion Graphic Design/Animation.

 

SALARY:  $20-$25 hourly/DOE

Responsibilities:

  • To prepare 16mm and 35mm archival film elements for 2K and 4K scanning
  • Visually identify, inspect, handle, clean film assets; able to assess quality of various elements received
  • Manage cleaning of film elements prior to scanning
  • Receiving and barcoding library/media assets
  • Inputting metadata into Zytech Media Pulse database system
  • Thread film & operate a LaserGraphics Director 4k Film Scanner
  • Thread film & operate a Blackmagic Cintel Film Scanner

Experience:

  • At least 2+ years handling 16mm and/or 35mm motion picture film elements
  • Editing/splicing/repairing film, and properly inspecting for sprocket or frame damage
  • Inventory management and data entry experience (knowledge of Zytech Media Pulse is a plus)
  • Understanding of film scanning

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Weekend and evening availability is a plus
  • Prior experience as a telecine operator, datacine operator, and/or projectionist
  • Experience using the Lipsner Smith film cleaner
  • Experience with magnetic audio
  • Experience with 1″ video tape transfer