Motion Picture Projectionists

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1. 01Observe projector operation to anticipate need to transfer operations from one projector to another.
2. 02Prepare film inspection reports, attendance sheets, and log books.
3. 03Monitor operations to ensure that standards for sound and image projection quality are met.
4. 04Set up and adjust picture projectors and screens to achieve proper size, illumination, and focus of images, and proper volume and tone of sound.
5. 05Perform minor repairs, such as replacing worn sprockets, or notify maintenance personnel of the need for major repairs.
6. 06Start projectors and open shutters to project images onto screens.
7. 07Inspect movie films to ensure that they are complete and in good condition.
8. 08Open and close facilities according to rules and schedules.
9. 09Perform regular maintenance tasks, such as rotating or replacing xenon bulbs, cleaning projectors and lenses, lubricating machinery, and keeping electrical contacts clean and tight.
10. 10Operate equipment to show films in a number of theaters simultaneously.
11. 11Install and connect auxiliary equipment, such as microphones, amplifiers, disc playback machines, and lights.
12. 12Coordinate equipment operation with presentation of supplemental material, such as music, oral commentaries, or sound effects.

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