Motion Picture Projectionists

What Does a Motion Picture Projectionists Do?

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

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• 1Monitor operations to ensure that standards for sound and image projection quality are met.
• 2Start projectors and open shutters to project images onto screens.
• 3Open and close facilities according to rules and schedules.
• 4Operate equipment to show films in a number of theaters simultaneously.
• 5Perform regular maintenance tasks, such as rotating or replacing xenon bulbs, cleaning projectors and lenses, lubricating machinery, and keeping electrical contacts clean and tight.
• 6Set up and adjust picture projectors and screens to achieve proper size, illumination, and focus of images, and proper volume and tone of sound.
• 7Inspect projection equipment prior to operation to ensure proper working order.
• 8Perform minor repairs, such as replacing worn sprockets, or notify maintenance personnel of the need for major repairs.

Required Skills

• Apple macOS
• Audio calibration software
• Autodesk AutoCAD
• Avid Technology iNEWS
• Facebook
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office software
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Word

Motion Picture Projectionists Salary