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.

Personality Type

• Realistic / Investigative
• Realistic / Conventional
• Realistic / Artistic

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

Source: Sisyphus ODB