Motion Picture Projectionists set up and operate motion picture projection and related sound reproduction equipment.
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- Motion Picture Projectionists
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What do they typically do
- Open and close facilities according to rules and schedules
- Inspect movie films to ensure that they are complete and in good condition
- Inspect projection equipment prior to operation to ensure proper working order
- Operate equipment to show films in a number of theaters simultaneously
- Set up and adjust picture projectors and screens to achieve proper size, illumination, and focus of images, and proper volume and tone of sound
- Monitor operations to ensure that standards for sound and image projection quality are met
- Operate special-effects equipment, such as stereopticons, to project pictures onto screens
- Start projectors and open shutters to project images onto screens
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth +4.6%
Job Openings 3
Education & Training
- Education These occupations usually require a high school diploma.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
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