Dolby Laboratories
An account of my internship experience where I delivered high-quality production and storytelling to internal and external stakeholders at Dolby Laboratories, as a specialist with the Internal Communications team.
Dolby Lab Tours: The Buck
Produced, Filmed & Edited by Francisco Montanez
Camera: Fujifilm X-T2 w 18-55mm 2.8-4.0f lens
Audio: Sennheiser MK600 Boom Mic, Logic Pro
Post & Color: Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve
Channel: SharePoint
Script: MS Word & Premiere Pro
Graphics: Photoshop & PowerPoint
Conceptualized and Produced a pilot episode for a BTS-mini doc series that spotlights product development, technological innovation, and marketing campaigns from the company.
The pilot featured the ECDI team that integrated Dolby Atmos (Spatial Audio Technology) into automotive experiences through a prototype car named “The Buck”.
Sr. Mechanical Engineer Brian Renz & Sr. Audio Systems Engineer Karen Stackpole
Started off with pre-production; coordinating meetings with FAEs, Technical Engineers and Research teams who work in alignment with the ECDI team, some of whom are featured in the pilot.
Spent time with the ECDI team specifically in the room, prepping them for the camera and interview. Also shot B-Roll during this time.
Sr. Research & Sound Engineer Patrick Saunders
Produced a list of questions that would guide the script and story. Conducted the interview with Karen Stackpole.
Filmed and recorded audio on the spot
Worked in Post-Production on Adobe Premiere Pro, re-colored in 2025 using DaVinci Resolve.
Additional Responsibilities included:
Gathering visual and graphic assets
Schedule Coordination with sources and interviewees
Managing and gaining access to facilities and audio equipment for shooting days
Producing Transcripts and Rough Cuts for daily
Reimagining Flex Spaces
Produced, Filmed & Edited by Francisco Montanez
Camera: Fujifilm X-T2 w 18-55mm 2.8-4.0f lens
Audio: Sennheiser MK600 Boom Mic, Logic Pro
Post & Color: Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve
Channel: SharePoint
Script: MS Word & Premiere Pro
Graphics: Photoshop & PowerPoint
Data & PM: Box Cloud Storage & Salesforce
Coordinated and produced a multimedia centerpiece for a new initiative introducing hybrid workspaces at the San Francisco Headquarters, part of a large, cross-functional “Back to Office” campaign.
Former Marketing Intern Liz Toledo
Met with project coordinator to translate their strategy from pitch deck to a script with location and talent counterparts.
Conceived a list of questions for interviews with HR Board Representatives across Legal, Marketing and Research teams
Scouted for different shooting locations, organized schedules for shooting and impromptu feedback loops, Managed and operated video and audio equipment, as well as check-ins and check-outs.
Led the technical Post-Production process
Cut together clips with graphics from pitch deck treatment
Synced audio and music, leveled volumes and gain-staged with EQ & Compression
Additional Responsibilities included:
Gathering visual and graphic assets
Day-to-Day feedback follow-ups and revision posts
Producing Transcripts and rough cuts for revision processes
Additional Videos
Q&A With Dolby Interns
50 Years of Hip Hop @ SF HQ
Dolby New Careers Spot
Articles
28th September 2023
9th August 2023
7th September 2023
EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY
EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY
Photos captured of Corporate Life at Dolby Laboratories through its internal and external events.
