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Author Topic: Projectionist's manual Steve Beverly Film Handler Posts: 83 From: El Paso, Tx., Registered: Nov 2007 posted 12-11-2007 08:14 PM                     I just thought I'd share this (if it hasn't already been presented) for new people like myself or old hands to critique: www.angelfire.com/pa/stevemahofski/projectionmanual.txt  |  IP: Logged Chris Slycord Film God Posts: 2986 From: 퍼항시, 경상푹도, South Korea Registered: Mar 2007 posted 12-11-2007 09:31 PM                     btw: It would be nice if it was formatted to fit on a normal screen margins rather than scrolling to the sides to read really long lines.  |  IP: Logged Steve Beverly Film Handler Posts: 83 From: El Paso, Tx., Registered: Nov 2007 posted 12-11-2007 10:00 PM                     Yeah, I was thinkin' the same thing BUT can't have everything, at least it's free!  |  IP: Logged Paul H. Rayton Expert Film Handler Posts: 210 From: Los Angeles, CA , USA Registered: Aug 2003 posted 12-11-2007 11:22 PM                    If you copy the text of it out, and paste it in to a "Word" document, that should give you workable margins, etc. And you can print it out, for more convenient reference. (Truth be told, I haven't actually tried this process with this particular file, but it's worked with others ... so, it SHOULD work here)  |  IP: Logged Brad Miller Administrator Posts: 17775 From: Plano, TX (36.2 miles NW of Rockwall) Registered: May 99 posted 12-12-2007 12:18 AM                      |  IP: Logged Leo Enticknap Film God Posts: 7474 From: Loma Linda, CA Registered: Jul 2000 posted 12-12-2007 05:13 AM                        Here's another instruction manual from that site, in case anyone ever picks up a second-hand model on Ebay and wants to experiment...  |  IP: Logged Kurt Zupin Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 989 From: Maricopa, Arizona Registered: Oct 2004 posted 12-12-2007 06:11 AM                     I'm sorry but that "manual" is laughable. I agree with Brad  |  IP: Logged Mike Blakesley Film God Posts: 12767 From: Forsyth, Montana Registered: Jun 99 posted 12-12-2007 09:42 AM                        That document (the original link in this thread) is just a collection of bits from other documents. Most of the info is already available on this site with just a search or two. Another  |  IP: Logged Bill Gabel Film God Posts: 3873 From: Technicolor / Postworks NY, USA Registered: Jan 2002 posted 12-12-2007 09:54 AM                     I like the last lines that said "The company I was working for when this was developed did not find it of use since they destroyed every copy they had of it upon my departure."  |  IP: Logged Paul H. Rayton Expert Film Handler Posts: 210 From: Los Angeles, CA , USA Registered: Aug 2003 posted 12-12-2007 12:35 PM                    Egads, Leo -- That's a "good 'un, ay-uh!" For those who haven't looked yet, check out that link Leo provided a few posts ago, and you'll find a user's manual for a device that is truly SHOCKING. Don't miss it ... you never know when you might need one!  |  IP: Logged Chris Slycord Film God Posts: 2986 From: 퍼항시, 경상푹도, South Korea Registered: Mar 2007 posted 12-12-2007 12:48 PM                     Large portions of that "projection manual" aren't remotely connected to projection. Without him I wouldn't know that theaters should have "Refresbment" Stands or that they should be clean, organized, and efficient.  |  IP: Logged Tim Reed Better Projection Pays Posts: 5246 From: Northampton, PA Registered: Sep 1999 posted 12-12-2007 02:03 PM                       Leo! quote: Make sure the beam of light from the optic is hitting the soundtrack dead-on. If the beam is off to one side it will cause either a hum or "rollerblading." The lateral guide roller controls this. To readjust, loosen the set screw in the center. You may then turn the dial until the beam hits where you want it to. Then retighten the set screw. There is also a seperate "up/down" adjustment you can use if the optic fails to pick up the full frequency of sound. ??? They want BEGINNERS to make soundhead adjustments?! And, what the heck was that bit about X-rated movies, and interview with the porn director? HUH!? What does THAT have to do with running a booth? This has to be a farce! So, who the heck is Steve Mahofski?  |  IP: Logged Ben Wales Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 602 From: Southampton. England Registered: Jul 99 posted 12-12-2007 02:45 PM                     quote: Tim Reed So, who the heck is Steve Mahofski? May be it was the Guy who brought and tested the device that Leo's link to the operation manual  |  IP: Logged Randy Stankey Film God Posts: 6539 From: Erie, Pennsylvania Registered: Jun 99 posted 12-12-2007 02:49 PM                     As well-intentioned as it is, there's one thing you have to remember: VERY FEW people actually read manuals. I have spent hours and hours, writing very detailed instruction manuals for operating everything from the 35mm system to how to record music with a Tascam CD audio recorder. I put in detailed diagrams and step-by-step instructions and troubleshooting charts and I made everything as clear and concise as possible so that anybody who needs them can refer to them when there is a problem. I have YET to have anybody read them! We have a Tascam CD recorder. You record your program right onto the disk and, when you're done, you have a playable CD in your hand. The caveat is that you have to FINALIZE the recording before it can be played in a regular player. Even though the <FINALIZE> button is clearly marked in red tape and the laminated instruction sheet is readily posted RIGHT NEXT TO the unit, I STILL get calls from people who wonder why they can't play a disk in their CD player at home. When I tell them that the disk has to be finalized before they can play it, I get the same response: "I didn't know that!" It's right about then when I want to take the goddamm instruction manual I spent all that time to write and shove it down their fuckin' throats! So, go ahead and write a nice manual. It will help you to learn your craft and it will be a good tool to teach others with. But HAVE NO ILLUSION! Unless you use this as a study tool in a projection class that you teach, I can virtually guarantee that, maybe two people will actually read it... You and that one other person you beg to proofread it for you.  |  IP: Logged Peter David Bruce Expert Film Handler Posts: 187 From: East Anglia -England Registered: Aug 2007 posted 12-12-2007 03:18 PM                    Randy has hit the nail on the head of this one. I find no worse a way to learn something than reading the manual. Although, I must confess recently we had a shutter break mid showing, and if it werent for the nearby projector manual showing me how to fix it, we would have cancelled the showing. So, although manuals are often put there and never read, occasionally if youre lucky, the right bit of info can pop up on the page infront of you and help you out. I suppose manuals are a way to know that (by looking up now at my bookcase) whatever happens, the information is in there if you need it one day.  |  IP: Logged

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