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Motion Picture Projectionists

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

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Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers

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.

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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