Start Date

8/2/2010

Apply by

10/1/2012

Description

We are searching for exceptionally motivated individuals to assist in day-to-day operations including researching footage requests, film and digital image archiving, film and video logging, off-line time code editing, database entry and other technical and organizational duties. This is not a production position. This position is unpaid. College credit is possible.

Oddball Film+Video is a unique stock footage company specializing in providing offbeat and eclectic footage for feature films, documentaries, broadcast television and other projects. We acquire, archive and supply footage for major creative projects across the globe.

What You Will Learn
• Digitizing, archiving and making accessible archival materials
• Cleaning, repairing and archiving 16mm and 35mm film elements.
• How to maintain digital databases
• Principles of time code
• Logging and metadata procedures
• How to work with digital files
• Off-line editing
• Researching our analog and digital archive¬

Requirements
• Tech and computer savvy
• Basic knowledge of film and video systems
• Basic understanding of migrating analog (tape) and digital files
• Background in archiving, library science or moving image studies
• Self directed and the ability to work independently
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Reliable and dependable
• Goal-oriented

***Minimum four (4) month commitment of two (2) full weekdays per week is required.

Building Your Future
Past interns have received scholarships to New York University’s Moving Image Preservation Program, furthered their studies at the L Jeffrey Selznick School of Film Preservation at the George Eastman House, received grants from the Association of Moving Image Archivists (AMIA) and now have positions at Oddball Films+Video, the Motion Picture Academy of Arts and Sciences, Lucasfilm, Witness, Canyon Cinema, the Stanford Archives of Recorded Sound, Current TV and the National Archives.

How to Apply
Email us a brief letter of interest with highlights of your skills and a resume to info@oddballfilm.com with “Archive Intern” in the subject field.

Looking for

Looking for tech savvy, organized and reliable individuals with an interest in film and archiving. We require a minimum commitment of 4-6 months 3-5 full days a week. (other options available)

Address

275 Capp Street
SF California 94110 United States

Company

Oddball Film+Video

About us

Oddball Film+Video is a rapidly growing stock footage company specializing in providing offbeat and eclectic footage for feature films, broadcast television and other projects. We acquire, archive and supply footage for creative projects across the globe.

Address

275 Capp Street
San Francisco, 94110

Phone number

415.558.8112

Website

http://www.oddballfilm.com

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