Profession projectionist

Projectionists operate and maintain projection equipment in cinema theatres. They inspect the movie films before loading them into the projector. Projectionist make sure that everything runs smoothly during the projection of the movie. They also are responsible for the proper storage of movie films.

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Personality Type

Knowledge

  • Projection equipment

    The different types of projection equipment, their properties, and usages.

  • Health and safety regulations

    Necessary health, safety, hygiene and environmental standards and legislation rules in the sector of particular activity.

Skills

  • Store film reels

    Store a film reels safely after projection and after removing the markings.

  • Adjust projector

    Adjust the controls of projection equipment to obtain a clear and well-positioned image.

  • Load film reels

    Load the film reels into the projector and unload them after the projection.

  • Operate projector

    Operate projection equipment manually or with a control panel.

  • Check film reels

    Check if film reels are in perfect condition upon arrival and register them according company guidelines.

  • Apply health and safety standards

    Adhere to standards of hygiene and safety established by respective authorities.

Optional knowledge and skills

optics copyright legislation mark film reels maintain projection equipment electricity manage rented goods returns synchronise sound with images glue film reels

Source: Sisyphus ODB