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Topic: Projectionist Incentive Program
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Adam Martin
I'm not even gonna point out the irony.
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From: Dallas, TX
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 06-11-2002 09:18 PM
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Can you all suggest a format?
Small, unmarked bills, please. No, really, what happened to the last one that kept track of shows-without-errors or whatever it was?
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John Pytlak
Film God
Posts: 9987
From: Rochester, NY 14650-1922
Registered: Jan 2000
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posted 06-12-2002 10:35 AM
IMHO, any "incentives" need to be based upon clearly defined GOALS of "Film Done Right". For example:- Setting a record for number of days without a scratched print (e.g., 156 days reported by John Hendrickson for a 13-plex). - Record number of days without an audience complaint about presentation quality (no misframes, correct lens and aperture, in focus, etc.). - Number of perfect "make-ups" not requiring later correction I agree with Darren Crimmins that projection "team" awards are probably a better motivator than individual awards. That way, projectionists help each other achieve the goals and rewards. It also gets around having to place blame. (e.g., How do you know which person misthreaded the projector with the wrong loop size, scratching the print, when there are a dozen operators?) ------------------
John P. Pytlak, Senior Technical Specialist
Worldwide Technical Services, Entertainment Imaging
Research Labs, Building 69, Room 7525A
Rochester, New York, 14650-1922 USA
Tel: +1 585 477 5325 Cell: +1 585 781 4036 Fax: +1 585 722 7243
e-mail: john.pytlak@kodak.com
Web site: http://www.kodak.com/go/motion
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John Pytlak
Film God
Posts: 9987
From: Rochester, NY 14650-1922
Registered: Jan 2000
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posted 06-13-2002 09:12 AM
Phil Hill said: "You know John, what really annoyed me is that everything you mention as "incentives" should be part of the "job". "Yes, "Film Done Right" IS part of the job. But if they are projection team goals, there is incentive for every member of the projection staff to help the team reach the goal and be rewarded. The goals should be set high enough that they are attainable, but aren't a "gimme". As things improve, you can "raise the bar". For example, if John Hendrickson's 13-plex has a record of 156 days without a scratched print, the goal should be to beat that record. The road to perfection must be taken one step at a time. ------------------
John P. Pytlak, Senior Technical Specialist
Worldwide Technical Services, Entertainment Imaging
Research Labs, Building 69, Room 7525A
Rochester, New York, 14650-1922 USA
Tel: +1 585 477 5325 Cell: +1 585 781 4036 Fax: +1 585 722 7243
e-mail: john.pytlak@kodak.com
Web site: http://www.kodak.com/go/motion
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Joe Beres
Jedi Master Film Handler
Posts: 606
From: Minneapolis, MN, USA
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 06-13-2002 05:54 PM
Of course "scratch free flawless presentations" should be a part of the job, but Bob is dealing with potentially short-term, low-wage employees that might be looking for a quick and easy way to get a paycheck and see movies for free. Of course I agree that people should be paying more for projectionists, thus attracting more professional help, but it isn't happening, and most likely will not in most multiplexes. Therefore, I applaud management that strives for film done right by whatever means they can. If that means incentives and goals, then so be it. That being said, I like the team incentive idea the best. Individual incentives could lead to more problems. You could always get some pizzas or throw a little party when they're doing a good job. Perhaps you could trade movie passes with some other businesses to get bonuses from other places.
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