Duplitech is hiring: Film Vault/Scanning Technician in Torrance

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.