Description
Set up and operate motion picture projection and related sound reproduction equipment.
Tasks
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.
Start projectors and open shutters to project images onto screens.
Monitor operations to ensure that standards for sound and image projection quality are met.
Operate equipment in order to show films in a number of theaters simultaneously.
Splice separate film reels, advertisements, and movie trailers together to form a feature-length presentation on one continuous reel.
Inspect movie films to ensure that they are complete and in good condition.
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 in order to ensure proper working order.
Perform regular maintenance tasks such as rotating or replacing xenon bulbs, cleaning lenses, lubricating machinery, and keeping electrical contacts clean and tight.
Remove film splicing in order 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.
Perform minor repairs such as replacing worn sprockets, or notify maintenance personnel of the need for major repairs.
Open and close facilities according to rules and schedules.
Observe projector operation in order to anticipate need to transfer operations from one projector to another.
Set up and inspect curtain and screen controls.
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.
Operate special-effects equipment, such as stereopticons, to project pictures onto screens.
Coordinate equipment operation with presentation of supplemental material, such as music, oral commentaries, or sound effects.
Install and connect auxiliary equipment, such as microphones, amplifiers, disc playback machines, and lights.
Prepare film inspection reports, attendance sheets, and log books.
Interests
Realistic - Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
Conventional - Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
Education, Training, Experience
Education - These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
Training - Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
Experience - Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
Knowledge
Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Skills
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