Panavision Internship

Panavision Tarzana Camera Service

Immersive Training & Operational Insight

 

As part of a broader career-development period from January to May 1995, I completed a six-week internship at Panavision’s former headquarters in Tarzana, Los Angeles. This immersive experience covered all aspects of the company's operations, providing invaluable insights into the inner workings of a leading industry player. Although Panavision has since relocated to new premises in Woodland Hills, I remain well-acquainted with their current operations and facilities.

 

Areas Covered:

• Camera Rental
• HD Camera Development Department
• Camera Maintenance
• Electronics Department
• Lens Maintenance, Collimation and Modulation Transfer Function (MTF) calibration
• Camera and Equipment Preparation
• Fluid & Geared Head Maintenance
• Shipping & Receiving

 

Due to an unexpected flu outbreak, I was invited to cover a staff shortage in Lens Maintenance, where I spent two weeks servicing lenses. This opportunity led to a two-week extension of my time with the company.

 

During my extended stay, Panavision secured the contract for Cutthroat Island on short notice. I played a key role in prepping and shipping 167 cases of equipment in under 12 hours, ensuring the production had everything it needed on time.

Panavision Tarzana Camera Service

Camera Systems

 

Camera Systems I trained on and available at the time: Platinum Panaflex • Golden Panaflex GII • Panaflex X • Panaflex Lightweight • Super Panavision Silent Reflex Camera System • Panastar II • Pan Arri III • Mark II Camera System.

Panavision Tarzana Lens Store

Lenses

 

Lenses that I trained on and available at that time were: Primo Prime Lenses & Zooms (Spherical & Anamorphic) • Primo Close Focus Lenses • E Series and C Series Lenses • Macro Lenses • Slant Focus Lenses • Lightweight Zoom Lenses • Zeiss Ultra Speeds • Zeiss Super Speeds • Close Focus and Macro Lenses • Telephoto Lenses • Zoom Lenses • Projection Lenses • Innovision Lens System • Frazier Lens System.

Panavision Tarzana Elctonics Department

Electronics Department

 

Equipment I trained on included: Camera Electronics • Video Assists • Monitor Systems • Batteries & Chargers • FTZAC