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Topic: Projectionist's List of things to remember.
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Mike Blakesley
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posted 12-30-2007 01:34 AM
Keep film off floor Thread in frame Be sure proper lens is in place before starting Check focus upon startup (and frequently during show) Keep film path clean Keep booth clean Check sprockets for wear Check oil level in projector Check port glass and clean if necessary Clean lenses if necessary - but not excessively Make sure all rollers on platter are turning freely Listen to the sound in the audtorium, not just on monitor Use FilmGuard Use clear splice tape Always return DTS disks with prints When breaking down film, remove your cues, and remove all tape from splices Splice leaders and tails on the proper reels (with a real splice) Tape down film ends on outgoing reels with a NEW, LONG piece of tape No food in booth Check supplies and restock as necessary (splice tape, oil, FilmGuard, window cleaner, Qtips, paper towels) Review Film-Tech.com daily for tips
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Scott Norwood
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posted 12-30-2007 11:16 AM
In addition to the above...
Inspect every reel of every print by hand prior to its first exhibition; check for (and fix if necessary) the following:
- correct image and sound format(s) - leaders complete, and attached properly and in frame - leaders on correct reels; reels in correct order; correct number of reels - bad splices, torn perforations, missing footage, edge damage - lab splices--remove or bloop soundtrack - cue marks and/or automation cue tape - any special features of the print that might affect presentation (fade-outs/-ins near start or end of reel, walk-in/walk-out music, etc.)
Do all regular maintenance (oil changes, sound alignments, etc.) to avoid expensive downtime and presentation issues.
Check lamp alignment and adjust as needed. Replace xenon bulbs when they start to flicker or dim. Raise current gradually as xenons age to maintain light levels. Keep reflectors clean in carbon-arc lamps.
Check platter timing and adjust as needed. If reel-to-reel, check takeup and feed tension and adjust as needed.
Keep port glass clean.
Keep house reels in good condition--do not drop or bend them.
Add extra tail leader to the last reel in platter houses. Add extra head and tail leader to each reel in changeover houses.
Return every print in better condition than it was in when it arrived. Return with all reels in the same orientation (heads-up or tails-up).
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