Share Email Opening
Title

Imaging Science Intern 

Description

Job Summary:

The Academy Science and Technology Council is developing architecture and supporting tools for digital motion picture mastering applications, exploring the effects of new motion picture lighting technologies, and the impact of new technologies on the future of the cinematic experience.

The Imaging Science Intern will support various Academy Projects, and in doing so, will:

  • Gain experience with innovative image-processing technologies.
  • Learn about current trends in motion picture production and post-production, and the associated technologies.
  • Learn about the Academy Color Encoding System (ACES).
  • Participate in software and hardware prototyping and development.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the maintenance of robust software development and distribution architecture.
  • Assist in the creation of image-processing algorithms and software tools.
  • Assist in prototyping hardware and software solutions to explore the physical and psychophysical effects of new motion picture capture, post-production, and display technologies as they relate to enhancing cinematic experience.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
 
Position Requirements
  • Enrolled in an accredited bachelor’s or master’s university degree program in engineering, computer science, imaging science, or a film-related major with an interest in working in the entertainment industry. No graduating candidates will be accepted.
  • A keen interest in motion picture technology and motion picture production workflows. Interest in imaging system pipeline design, image processing, color science, vision science, and metrology.
  • Knowledge of programming methodologies and algorithm development.
  • Experience applying the principles of linear and nonlinear systems, inferential statistics, regression analysis, and matrix algebra.
  • Proficiency in writing platform independent software using the C++, C, or Java programming languages.
  • Proficiency with Linux and Mac OS X terminal environments, Unix shells (bash, zsh, csh, etc), shell scripting, and scripting languages such as AWK, SED, Perl, and Python.
  • Experience with Mathworks Matlab, and GPU programming using Cuda or OpenCL helpful.
  • Experience using Git version control.

This internship is part of the Academy Gold Program, an 8-week internship enhancement program that incorporates learning opportunities including an intensive two-day orientation, weekly panels, exclusive networking events, workshops, screenings, and mentorship opportunities with Academy members. To learn more, please visit the Academy Gold page: http://www.oscars.org/learn/academy-gold-program

 
Full-Time/Part-Time -unspecified-  
Position Imaging Science Intern  
Location Hollywood  
About the Organization The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is a global community of more than 10,000 of the most accomplished artists, filmmakers and executives working in film. In addition to celebrating and recognizing excellence in filmmaking through the Oscars, the Academy supports a wide range of initiatives to promote the art and science of the movies, including public programming, educational outreach and the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.
 
EOE Statement The Academy is committed to equal opportunity in employment and to creating and valuing diversity in its workforce. Maintaining a diverse workforce is important to the Academy. The Academy enforces a strict policy that prohibits discrimination in hiring, training, compensation, promotion, transfer, or termination, whether on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation or genetic information. This includes a workplace that is free of all forms of harassment. Also, to help foster diversity, the Academy uses programs that ensure fairness of opportunity, pay, and growth to all applicants and employees. Every employee of the Academy is required to follow this policy and to preserve the Academy’s commitment to diversity.  

This position is currently not accepting applications.

To search for an open position, please go to http://oscars.appone.com



WE ALSO RECOMMEND

Other Jobs Within Same Category
-- None found --



Other Jobs Within 60 Miles
Custodial Associate in Los Angeles , CA
Posted on: 12/19/2023
[Apply Now]

Lead, Facilities in Los Angeles , CA
Posted on: 12/19/2023
[Apply Now]

Supervisor, Facility in Los Angeles , CA
Posted on: 12/19/2023
[Apply Now]

Archival and Research Intern, Summer 2024 (Gold Rising) in Los Angeles , CA
Posted on: 1/24/2024
[Apply Now]

Digital Motion Picture Preservation Research, Summer 2024 (Gold Rising) in Los Angeles , CA
Posted on: 1/25/2024
[Apply Now]



 


 
Click here for technical assistance.