"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 (full-time)

Location

Torrance, CA USA

Application Date

January 01, 1970

Job Link

https://duplitech.bamboohr.com/careers/24?source=aWQ9OA%3D%3D

Job Contact

SALARY:  $22-25 DOE

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.

Responsibilities:

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

Experience:

  • At least 2+ years handling 16mm and/or 35mm motion picture film elements
  • Inspecting film for sprocket or frame damage; splicing/repairing film
  • Inventory management and data entry experience (knowledge of Zytech Media Pulse is a plus)
  • Must be detail oriented and able to record data with a high level of accuracy
  • 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
  • Able to lift 50lbs of Film boxes for shipments.