Digital Preservation Internship (Sci-Tech Council)
Summer 2015
The Academy Science and Technology Council is developing architecture and supporting tools for digital motion picture archiving applications addressing the impact of new technologies on the future of preserving the sound and image integrity of digital motion pictures. The digital preservation intern position will report to the associate director of the Science and Technology Council and support various Academy projects, gaining experience with innovative digital preservation technologies, learning about current trends in motion picture production, post-production and the associated technologies, learning about the Academy’s digital preservation effort and participating in development of new systems and processes for the preservation of digital motion picture images. Some key areas of responsibility will include:
Assisting in the development of a robust architecture for storing and preserving digital sound and image files at the highest quality possible
Assisting in the creation of software tools and metadata schema for advancing the current Academy test bed solution for digital archiving
Writing reports and work instructions to support the development process of an advanced digital archiving solution
Analyzing stored assets and file integrity of stored data and developing methods and systems to streamline the workflow for digital preservation
Researching new technologies for the preservation of digital image files and writing reports describing key technologies that may be integral for the advancement of preserving digital image files
Performing other related duties as assigned
Specific Requirements:
A keen interest in motion pictures and motion picture technology, production workflows, pipeline design, image processing, file metadata and containers, digital storage systems and data integrity measurement techniques
Knowledge of programming methodologies as it relates to digital asset management systems
Experience with library sciences
Knowledge of Linux, Solaris, or similar OS
Knowledge of iRODS; ZFS desirable
A basic understanding of digital audio and video formats
Understanding of DPX, OpenEXR and PBcore is desired
An Understanding of Digital Cinema Package creation and key delivery methods is desired
Summer Internship Program Description
The summer internship program will run approximately from June 15, 2015 – August 14, 2015. The application deadline is March 20, 2015. Students must be enrolled in an accredited college or university. The rate of pay for interns is $14.00/hr. For additional program information please visit www.oscars.org/careers.
To Apply: Please visit www.oscars.org/careers and submit application, cover letter and resume.