Motion Picture Projectionists

Course Advisor

United States

On-site

USD 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking a Motion Picture Projectionist in the United States. The role involves setting up and operating projection equipment, ensuring high standards for sound and image quality during film or stage productions. Responsibilities include monitoring operations, inspecting films, projecting images, and setting up curtain and screen controls. Ideal candidates should possess strong operation monitoring, critical thinking, and communication skills, along with proficiency in software tools like Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Monitor operations to ensure projection quality standards are met.
Inspect movie films for completeness and good condition.
Project motion pictures onto screens for film/stage productions.
Anticipate need to transfer operations between projectors.
Open and close facilities according to rules and schedules.
Set up and inspect curtain and screen controls.

Skills

Operation Monitoring

Active Listening

Critical Thinking

Operation and Control

Speaking

Monitoring

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Web browser software

Job description

Position Description

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

Responsibilities

Monitor operations to ensure that standards for sound and image projection quality are met.
Inspect movie films to ensure that they are complete and in good condition.
Project motion pictures onto back screens for inclusion in scenes within film or stage productions.
Observe projector operation to anticipate need to transfer operations from one projector to another.
Open and close facilities according to rules and schedules.
Set up and inspect curtain and screen controls.

Qualities of a Motion Picture Projectionist

Operation Monitoring: Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Operation and Control: Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

Active Listening: Giving 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.

Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

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