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Motion Picture Projectionists

Set up and operate motion picture projection and related sound reproduction equipment.

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Monitor operations to ensure that standards for sound and image projection quality are met.

Start projectors and open shutters to project images onto screens.

Open and close facilities according to rules and schedules.

Operate equipment to show films in a number of theaters simultaneously.

Perform regular maintenance tasks, such as rotating or replacing xenon bulbs, cleaning projectors and lenses, lubricating machinery, and keeping electrical contacts clean and tight.

Set up and adjust picture projectors and screens to achieve proper size, illumination, and focus of images, and proper volume and tone of sound.

Inspect projection equipment prior to operation to ensure proper working order.

Perform minor repairs, such as replacing worn sprockets, or notify maintenance personnel of the need for major repairs.

Set up and inspect curtain and screen controls.

Coordinate equipment operation with presentation of supplemental material, such as music, oral commentaries, or sound effects.

Inspect movie films to ensure that they are complete and in good condition.

Project motion pictures onto back screens for inclusion in scenes within film or stage productions.

Remove full take-up reels and run film through rewinding machines to rewind projected films so they may be shown again.

Install and connect auxiliary equipment, such as microphones, amplifiers, disc playback machines, and lights.

Observe projector operation to anticipate need to transfer operations from one projector to another.

Insert film into top magazine reel, or thread film through a series of sprockets and guide rollers, attaching the end to a take-up reel.

Prepare film inspection reports, attendance sheets, and log books.

Splice separate film reels, advertisements, and movie trailers together to form a feature-length presentation on one continuous reel.

Remove film splicing to prepare films for shipment after showings and return films to their sources.

Splice and rewind film onto reels automatically, or by hand, to repair faulty or broken sections of film.

Operate special-effects equipment, such as stereopticons, to project pictures onto screens.

Motion Picture Projectionists

Overview

Career

What Motion Picture Projectionists Do

Other Job Titles Motion Picture Projectionists May Have

Tasks & Responsibilities May Include

Motion Picture Projectionists

Overview

Career

What Motion Picture Projectionists Do

Other Job Titles Motion Picture Projectionists May Have

Tasks & Responsibilities May Include

Education

Level of Education Attained by Motion Picture Projectionists

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