Bit Films are again looking for interns to work on Tube with Bassam Kurdali.
Fateh writes:
Calling all students (18+), recent graduates, and professionals wanting to ply their 3D skills in free software:
Applications are open to join Bassam’s team this fall for the production of Tube, hosted by the very cool Bit Films Animation Incubator Program at Hampshire College, Massachusetts.
Helmed by Chris Perry, formerly of Pixar and Rhythm & Hues, the program draws together a number of interesting projects and a lot of talent, so although the internships are unpaid, it promises to be a very stimulating and fruitful space. For applicants to Tube, there is a possibility that housing can be offered.
The official internship period runs from September 20 to December 17, 2010. Applications are due (via email) no later than Monday September 13, 2010 at 5pm (EDT)). We understand that this is short lead time for those in need of making visa and travel arrangements. Because the project is ongoing, the internship period is flexible; if in doubt, apply!
Although it may not provide as immersive an experience, we are open to considering applicants not able to join us locally, but interested to join the already semi-distributed team for a remote internship, using our web-based project management software, SVN, and IRC.
More information on Tube; Full Bit Films announcement and FAQ. Questions? Email me, fateh [ at ] freefac [ dot ] org.
11 Comments
:D NICE
-now if only more people did this..
Not even worth mentioning because the internship is unpaid.
I am glad that in europe in many countries that is not allowed anymore.
Not paying trainee is a shame ...
If you have enough budget you pay your trainnees. And if you don't, you simply don't offer internships. Easy.
Heya, I'm Josh, one of the current interns on tube - I've been here working on the project since the end of June. Firstly I think it should be made clear that tube is not a big budget commercial project, rather an open project put together by enthusiastic volunteer artists. I feel that being an intern is of huge benefit to me as I view an internship primarily as a learning experience, I'm effectively getting 10 hours of blender tuition for free, every day for 3 months. In the case that internships are paid it is generally more to cover expenses (of which ours are next to none anyway), or that the internship is so boring or menial that no-one wants to do it anyway. As for unpaid internships being illegal in Europe, that law has basically caused a complete dry up of any internships altogether, commercial or on open projects such as 'tube', making it near impossible to find anyone who will take you on, partly the reason why I am very glad to have been given the opportunity to travel to the US to work on Tube. Anyone who has any question about what working on tube is like, and moving to the US for 3 months is welcome to get in touch with me directly josh dot wedlake at googlemail dt com.
And as for working for free... think about the software you are using - is it a crime that many volunteer blender developers are unpaid? Should all of the developers who are not paid just stop working? Should I demand get paid before I release all of my python addons to the world via the tube production blog? Sure GSOC is nice and if the blenderfoundation wants to recruit you that's great, but don't attack those of us who are passionate enough about what we do to do it for free.
J
Well, at least you can put it in your resume. Sometimes the title's worth more than the job. Trophies can't feed you, but still people compete for them.
Seems that I got a bit carried away. Looks like this is between a university project and an internship. So not getting money is acceptable in my opinion. I first thought it was a commercial project. I always get carried away when I hear unpaid internship.
Working for free is not a problem, but that depends who you work for. I also work for an open-source project that i am really enthusiastic about and I am not getting any money from it. But in a company, people earn their living from their job, no matter how passionate they are. Why would they ask people to do the same without giving them money? Saying that an internship is like learning for free is really not an excuse in my opinion. I have been working for 5 years now and I am still learning everyday.
Nice!
I wish I could quit my job and fly to Europe for this. There is nothing like hands on experience with a talented experienced team.
Good luck to ya'll
There's no point arguing about it. If the lack of payment curbs your interests, then you don't have to do it! If not, this can be a good opportunity! It all depends on your choice.
@ windex: it's in Hampshire College, Massachusetts --> that's in the USA
Internship has nothing to do with getting paid- look in your dictionary. It has everything to do with experience. That's why I never take on interns. I'd rather pay them, train them and call them 'employees'.
@Johan - Exactly, I totally agree with you. Right now, I'm undergoing my architectural internship and its NOTHING about payment. If you want to get paid, go get a real job.