The Walt Disney Studios, Workflow & Imaging Technology Intern

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Join The Walt Disney Studios as a Workflow and Imaging Technology Intern to support image processing workflows and innovative film production technologies.

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

  • Support the Image & Color and Workflow Engineering teams in developing and testing end-to-end image and color workflows used across film production.
  • Assist in evaluating and prototyping AI/ML tools for image, video, and audio processing.
  • Help test and validate camera debayer and image processing pipelines within the Motion Picture Plates Lab.
  • Contribute to color management setup and testing for studio review systems such as RV and DaVinci Resolve.
  • Collaborate with engineers and artists to gather requirements, document findings, and help translate R&D concepts into production-ready tools.
  • Research and present emerging technologies in imaging, color science, computer vision, and generative AI relevant to studio workflows.
  • Participate in experimental and exploratory testing to help improve creative and technical production tools.

About You

The company is looking for:

  • Familiarity with image processing concepts, color management, or visual effects workflows.
  • Interest in tools and platforms such as DaVinci Resolve, Nuke, Avid, Premiere, After Effects, or Baselight.
  • Exposure to or curiosity about ACES, OpenColorIO, and modern color pipelines.
  • Basic understanding of or interest in machine learning and its applications in imaging or media production.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a willingness to learn from creative and technical mentors.
  • Enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and proactive in exploring new imaging and color technologies.
  • Junior or Senior year preferred.
  • Major or previous coursework in Film Production, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Image Science, or a related technical field.
  • Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree, taking at least one class in the semester/quarter prior to participation and returning to school the semester/quarter following the internship or currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
  • Be at least 18 years of age.
  • Possess unrestricted work authorization.
  • Current Disney Interns, College, International, or Culinary Program Participants may only work for one consecutive year (12 months) in any combination of an internship and/or program.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Pay rate of $38.00 per hour in Burbank, CA.
  • Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Training & Development

Gain hands-on experience with on-set capture validation, dailies color workflows, VFX review pipelines, and finishing color management while supporting active productions and working alongside seasoned technologists and mentors.

How to Apply

Submit your application as per the instructions provided by The Walt Disney Studios internship program guidelines.

This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible

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