Motion Picture Projectionists Occupation Details

General Job Description and Education/Training Levels for Motion Picture Projectionists

The main tasks and work activities of Motion Picture Projectionists are to operate audio-visual equipment, prepare film for distribution or use, monitor operational quality or safety, inspect equipment to ensure proper functioning. In general, for the Motion Picture Projectionists, operation Monitoring, operation and Control, speaking, active Listening and other 2 skills are required.

Motion Picture Projectionists Job Description
Education	These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
Related 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.
Job 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.
Example	These occupations often involve using your knowledge and skills to help others. Examples include orderlies, counter and rental clerks, customer service representatives, security guards, upholsterers, and tellers.

The following chart shows the education/training levels for Motion Picture Projectionists jobs. 61.11% of Motion Picture Projectionists have High School Diploma (or the equivalent) and 10.1% of Motion Picture Projectionists have Bachelor's Degree and Above.

Less than a High School Diploma

19.85%

High School Diploma (or the equivalent)

61.11%

Post-Secondary Certificate

0.00%

Some College Courses

8.94%

Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)

0.00%

Bachelor's Degree and Above

10.10%

Tasks and Work Activities of Motion Picture Projectionists

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 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 to ensure proper working order.
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.
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 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.

Interacting With ComputersUsing computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesProviding information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialInspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Getting InformationObserving, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Controlling Machines and ProcessesUsing either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
Monitor Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsMonitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Making Decisions and Solving ProblemsAnalyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic EquipmentServicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
Performing for or Working Directly with the PublicPerforming for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and EventsIdentifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Operate audio-visual equipment.
Prepare film for distribution or use.
Monitor operational quality or safety.
Inspect equipment to ensure proper functioning.
Perform basic equipment maintenance.
Arrange facility schedules.
Prepare operational reports or records.
Clean work areas.

Skills and Abilities for Motion Picture Projectionists

Operation MonitoringWatching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Operation and ControlControlling operations of equipment or systems.
SpeakingTalking to others to convey information effectively.
Active ListeningGiving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Reading ComprehensionUnderstanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Far VisionThe ability to see details at a distance.
Near VisionThe ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Problem SensitivityThe ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
Oral ExpressionThe ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Oral ComprehensionThe ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Control PrecisionThe ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
Arm-Hand SteadinessThe ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
Selective AttentionThe ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
Speech ClarityThe ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
Perceptual SpeedThe ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
Speech RecognitionThe ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
Information OrderingThe ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
Visual Color DiscriminationThe ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
Written ComprehensionThe ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Reaction TimeThe ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
Finger DexterityThe ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
Manual DexterityThe ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.

Film projectorse.g. 16mm motion picture projectors
Film projectorse.g. 8mm motion picture projectors
Allen wrenche.g. Allen wrenches
Microphonese.g. Cordless microphones
Video projectorse.g. Digital movie projectors
Emergency light unite.g. Emergency lighting
Film washerse.g. Film cleaning machines
Video tape rewinderse.g. Film rewinders
Screwdriverse.g. Flathead screwdrivers
Laser disc playerse.g. Laser disc playback machines
Projection screens or displayse.g. Movie theatre screens
Slide projectorse.g. Multi-image slide projectors
Slide projectorse.g. Opaque slide projectors
Personal computerse.g. Personal computers
Screwdriverse.g. Phillips screwdrivers
High capacity removable media drivese.g. Portable hard drives
Film projectorse.g. Portable motion picture projectors
Tape duplicatore.g. Portable tape reproducers
Audio amplifiere.g. Power amplifiers
Nut driverse.g. Precision nut drivers

Computers and ElectronicsKnowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Customer and Personal ServiceKnowledge 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.
MechanicalKnowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
English LanguageKnowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Motion Picture Projectionists Occupation Detailed Description

Tasks and Work Activities of Motion Picture Projectionists

Skills and Abilities for Motion Picture Projectionists