Projectionists operate and maintain projection equipment in cinema theatres. They inspect the movie films before loading them into the projector. Projectionist make sure that everything runs smoothly during the projection of the movie. They also are responsible for the proper storage of movie films.
Rate 5 of the 10 essential skills of this occupation (European ESCO data). No account needed.
load film reels
check film reels
use a telecine
adjust projector
operate projector
European Skills Framework
Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.
Essential (10)
projection equipmentprojection equipmentThe different types of projection equipment, their properties, and usages.health and safety regulationshealth and safety regulationsNecessary health, safety, hygiene and environmental standards and legislation rules in the sector of particular activity.load film reelsload film reelsLoad the film reels into the projector and unload them after the projection.check film reelscheck film reelsCheck the condition of film reels upon arrival and register them according company guidelines.use a telecineuse a telecineOperate a Cathode-ray tube (CRT) system or a charge-coupled device telecine (CCD), which produce white light to colour grade images on film by exposing them to this light.adjust projectoradjust projectorAdjust the controls of projection equipment to obtain a clear and well-positioned image.operate projectoroperate projectorOperate projection equipment manually or with a control panel.assist multimedia operatorassist multimedia operatorTake over tasks from the multimedia operator as required. Call cues for the multimedia operator or operate the multimedia equipment yourself.store film reelsstore film reelsStore film reels safely after projection and after removing the markings.apply health and safety standardsapply health and safety standardsAdhere to standards of hygiene and safety established by respective authorities.
Optional (8) — show
opticsopticsThe science that studies the elements and reaction of light.electricityelectricityThe principles of electricity and electrical power circuits, as well as the associated risks.copyright legislationcopyright legislationLegislation describing the protection of the rights of original authors over their work, and how others can use it.mark film reelsmark film reelsMark beginning, end, and light and sound extinguishing or increasing markers on the reel.glue film reelsglue film reelsGlue film reels together with a splicer.synchronise sound with imagessynchronise sound with imagesSynchronise recorded sound with footage.maintain projection equipmentmaintain projection equipmentMaintain, test and repair the projection equipment to safeguard the quality of the images and sound.manage rented goods returnsmanage rented goods returnsOrganise the return of rented goods to the distributor.
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Projectionists operate and maintain projection equipment in cinema theatres. They inspect the movie films before loading them into the projector. Projectionist make sure that everything runs smoothly during the projection of the movie. They also are responsible for the proper storage of movie films.
What skills does a projectionist need?
A projectionist needs 10 essential skills, including projection equipment, health and safety regulations, load film reels, check film reels, use a telecine.
Will AI replace projectionist jobs?
The AI disruption score for projectionist is 61/100 (high risk). Skills most exposed to automation: health and safety regulations, operate projector, mark film reels. Most resilient: electricity, optics, glue film reels.
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