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name: projectionist
description: "Occupational skill for the role 'projectionist' (also: projection operator, booth operator, film projectionist, movie projector operator, projector booth operator, digital cinema projectionist). Use when the user asks for typical projectionist work such as: Perform regular maintenance tasks, such as rotating or replacing xenon bulbs, cleaning projectors and lenses, lubricating machinery, and keeping electrical contacts clean and tight.; Clean the projection booth.; Start projectors and open shutters to project images onto screens."
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# 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.

## Core workflow

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

## How to use this skill

- Read `references/profile.md` for the occupation profile and scope.
- Consult `references/tasks.md` for the full task and activity inventory.
- Check `references/skills.md` for essential vs. optional competences.
- Check `references/tools.md` for the software commonly used in this role.

## Key competences (essential)

- adjust projector
- apply health and safety standards
- assist multimedia operator
- check film reels
- health and safety regulations
- load film reels
- operate projector
- projection equipment
- store film reels
- use a telecine

## Hot technologies

- Autodesk AutoCAD
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- Apple macOS
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*Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/dce6a68c-8a05-4c26-85d4-6fbc43e7d822), O*NET 30.3 (39-3021.00). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*
