Motion Picture Projectionists
Set up and operate motion picture projection and related sound reproduction equipment.
Tasks Include:
- Start projectors and open shutters to project images onto screens.
- Monitor operations to ensure that standards for sound and image projection quality are met.
- 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.
- Inspect projection equipment prior to operation to ensure proper working order.
- Perform minor repairs, such as replacing worn sprockets, or notify maintenance personnel of the need for major repairs.
- Open and close facilities according to rules and schedules.
- Set up and inspect curtain and screen controls.
- Coordinate equipment operation with presentation of supplemental material, such as music, oral commentaries, or sound effects.
- Perform regular maintenance tasks, such as rotating or replacing xenon bulbs, cleaning projectors and lenses, lubricating machinery, and keeping electrical contacts clean and tight.
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The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™; US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet27)
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National: +40.0%
Education
High School Diploma
Job Zone:
Two: Some Preparation Needed
Income Range:
Mid Range ($28,000 - $35,999)
Median Earnings:
National
$29,350.00
State
No Data
Regional
Motion Picture Projectionists
Description
| Career Cluster: | Hospitality & Tourism
|
Set up and operate motion picture projection and related sound reproduction equipment.
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Motion Picture Projectionists
Education
Required Level of Education
- High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED) = 61.11%
- Less than a High School Diploma = 19.85%
- Bachelor's Degree = 10.09%
- Some College Courses = 8.94%
Related Work Experience
- None = 46.04%
- Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 16.52%
- Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 12.07%
- Up to and including 1 month = 8.94%
- Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 8.47%
- Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 6.60%
- Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 1.36%
On-Site or In-Plant Training
- Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 36.03%
- None = 25.40%
- Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 22.69%
- Up to and including 1 month = 15.88%
On-the-Job Training
- Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month = 33.27%
- Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 31.63%
- Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 26.32%
- Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 5.29%
- None or short demonstration = 3.49%
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Motion Picture Projectionists
Tasks
Core Tasks Include:
- Start projectors and open shutters to project images onto screens.
- Monitor operations to ensure that standards for sound and image projection quality are met.
- 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.
- Inspect projection equipment prior to operation to ensure proper working order.
- Perform minor repairs, such as replacing worn sprockets, or notify maintenance personnel of the need for major repairs.
- Open and close facilities according to rules and schedules.
- Set up and inspect curtain and screen controls.
- Coordinate equipment operation with presentation of supplemental material, such as music, oral commentaries, or sound effects.
- 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.
Supplemental Tasks Include:
- Insert film into top magazine reel, or thread film through a series of sprockets and guide rollers, attaching the end to a take-up reel.
- Splice separate film reels, advertisements, and movie trailers together to form a feature-length presentation on one continuous reel.
- Inspect movie films to ensure that they are complete and in good condition.
- Remove film splicing to prepare films for shipment after showings and return films to their sources.
- Splice and rewind film onto reels automatically, or by hand, to repair faulty or broken sections of film.
- Observe projector operation to anticipate need to transfer operations from one projector to another.
- Project motion pictures onto back screens for inclusion in scenes within film or stage productions.
- Remove full take-up reels and run film through rewinding machines to rewind projected films so they may be shown again.
- Operate special-effects equipment, such as stereopticons, to project pictures onto screens.
- Install and connect auxiliary equipment, such as microphones, amplifiers, disc playback machines, and lights.
- Prepare film inspection reports, attendance sheets, and log books.
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Motion Picture Projectionists
Knowledge
| % | Subject | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 76.50 | Computers and Electronics | Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. |
| 57.25 | Customer and Personal Service | Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. |
| 54.50 | Mechanical | Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. |
| 54.25 | English Language | Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. |
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Motion Picture Projectionists
Skills
| % | Subject | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 53.00 | Operations Monitoring | Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. |
| 50.00 | Reading Comprehension | Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents. |
| 50.00 | 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. |
| 50.00 | Speaking | Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
| 50.00 | Operation and Control | Controlling operations of equipment or systems. |
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Motion Picture Projectionists
Abilities
| % | Subject | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 75.00 | Far Vision | The ability to see details at a distance. |
| 72.00 | Near Vision | The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). |
| 53.00 | Oral Comprehension | The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. |
| 53.00 | Problem Sensitivity | The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem. |
| 53.00 | Oral Expression | The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. |
| 53.00 | Control Precision | The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions. |
| 50.00 | Written Comprehension | The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. |
| 50.00 | Speech Recognition | The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person. |
| 50.00 | Selective Attention | The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted. |
| 50.00 | Arm-Hand Steadiness | The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position. |
| 50.00 | Manual Dexterity | The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects. |
| 50.00 | Finger Dexterity | The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects. |
| 50.00 | Information Ordering | The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations). |
| 50.00 | Speech Clarity | The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. |
| 50.00 | Visual Color Discrimination | The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness. |
| 50.00 | Reaction Time | The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears. |
| 50.00 | Perceptual Speed | The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object. |
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Motion Picture Projectionists
Work Activities
| % | Subject | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 78.50 | Working with Computers | Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. |
| 70.50 | Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates | Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
| 68.50 | Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials | Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. |
| 64.75 | Getting Information | Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
| 64.50 | Controlling Machines and Processes | Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles). |
| 59.00 | Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings | Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
| 54.00 | Making Decisions and Solving Problems | Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
| 53.75 | Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment | Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles. |
| 53.75 | Performing for or Working Directly with the Public | Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests. |
| 51.00 | Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events | Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
| 50.50 | Handling and Moving Objects | Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. |
| 50.25 | Training and Teaching Others | Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. |
| 49.50 | Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge | Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
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Motion Picture Projectionists
Work Styles
| % | Subject | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 86.50 | Dependability | Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. |
| 84.75 | Attention to Detail | Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. |
| 74.50 | Independence | Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done. |
| 69.50 | Integrity | Job requires being honest and ethical. |
| 68.25 | Stress Tolerance | Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations. |
| 67.50 | Adaptability/Flexibility | Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. |
| 67.25 | Self-Control | Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. |
| 65.75 | Analytical Thinking | Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. |
| 65.25 | Cooperation | Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. |
| 62.25 | Initiative | Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. |
| 61.25 | Persistence | Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles. |
| 59.25 | Achievement/Effort | Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks. |
| 52.50 | Concern for Others | Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. |
| 51.25 | Innovation | Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems. |
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Motion Picture Projectionists
Work Values
| % | Subject | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 50.00 | Support | Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical. |
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Motion Picture Projectionists
Work Context
| % | Subject | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 94.60 | Indoors, Environmentally Controlled | How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions? |
| 86.60 | Face-to-Face Discussions | How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job? |
| 86.00 | Importance of Being Exact or Accurate | How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job? |
| 79.60 | Freedom to Make Decisions | How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer? |
| 77.00 | Telephone | How often do you have telephone conversations in this job? |
| 73.60 | Frequency of Decision Making | How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization? |
| 71.20 | Time Pressure | How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines? |
| 71.00 | Electronic Mail | How often do you use electronic mail in this job? |
| 71.00 | Structured versus Unstructured Work | To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals? |
| 70.40 | Contact With Others | How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it? |
| 69.20 | Work With Work Group or Team | How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job? |
| 68.40 | Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results | What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer? |
| 67.80 | Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls | How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls? |
| 66.80 | Degree of Automation | How automated is the job? |
| 57.40 | Deal With External Customers | How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job? |
| 57.20 | Spend Time Sitting | How much does this job require sitting? |
| 56.80 | Spend Time Standing | How much does this job require standing? |
| 56.00 | Letters and Memos | How often does the job require written letters and memos? |
| 54.20 | Responsibility for Outcomes and Results | How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers? |
| 54.00 | Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment | How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.) |
| 52.20 | Importance of Repeating Same Tasks | How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job? |
| 51.40 | Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions | How much does this job require making repetitive motions? |
| 51.20 | Coordinate or Lead Others | How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job? |
| 51.20 | Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable | How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable? |
| 51.00 | Frequency of Conflict Situations | How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job? |
| 50.40 | Spend Time Walking and Running | How much does this job require walking and running? |
| 50.00 | Consequence of Error | How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable? |
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Motion Picture Projectionists
Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed
- Overall Experience
- Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
- Job Training
- Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
- Examples
- These occupations often involve using your knowledge and skills to help others. Examples include orderlies, counter and rental clerks, customer service representatives, security guards, upholsterers, tellers, and dental laboratory technicians.
- Education
- These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
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Motion Picture Projectionists
Earnings Benefits*
| Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $22,290.00 | $29,350.00 | $37,450.00 |
| Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
| Bay Consortium | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Capital Region Workforce Partnership | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Central VA/Region2000 | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Crater Area | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Greater Peninsula | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Hampton Roads | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| New River/Mt. Rogers | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Northern Virginia and Alexandria/Arlington | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Piedmont Workforce | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Shenandoah Valley | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| South Central | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Southwestern Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| West Piedmont | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Western Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
* Earnings Calculations:
Regional Earnings:
Entry = Annual mean of the lower 1/3 wage distribution;
Experienced = Annual mean of the upper 2/3 wage distribution.
National and State Earnings:
Entry = Annual 10th percentile wage;
Experienced = Annual 75th percentile wage.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet27)
Motion Picture Projectionists
Employment Projections
| Current | Projected | % Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2,000 | 2,800 | +40.0% |
| Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Region | Current* | Projected | % Change |
| Bay Consortium | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Capital Region Workforce Partnership | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Central VA/Region2000 | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Crater Area | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Greater Peninsula | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Hampton Roads | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| New River/Mt. Rogers | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Northern Virginia and Alexandria/Arlington | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Piedmont Workforce | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Shenandoah Valley | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| South Central | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Southwestern Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| West Piedmont | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Western Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet27)
Motion Picture Projectionists
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Motion Picture Projectionists
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Motion Picture Projectionists
Proficiency Ratings
These proficiencies are scored on a scale from 1 to 5 with 1 being not
important to the job and 5 being extremely important to the job.
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Motion Picture Projectionists
Titles
- Audiovisual Technician
- Booth Manager
- Booth Operator
- Booth Supervisor
- Booth Usher
- Chief Projectionist
- Cinema Operator
- Cinematographer
- Equipment Operator
- Film Crew Member
- Film Projector Operator
- Machine Operator
- Motion Picture Operator
- Motion Picture Projectionist
- Motion Picture Projectionist Apprentice
- Movie Machine Operator
- Movie Operator
- Movie Projectionist
- Moving Picture Operator
- Projection Technician
- Projectionist
- Projector
- Projector Booth Operator
- Projector Operator
- Stereoptician
- Theater Manager
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Motion Picture Projectionists
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