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Occupation AtlasMotion Picture Projectionists

O*NET · 39-3021.00

Motion Picture Projectionists

Set up and operate motion picture projection and related sound reproduction equipment.

Also called Booth Operator · Booth Usher · Cinema Operator · Cinema Projectionist · Cinematographer · Digital Projectionist · Equipment Operator · Film Projector Operator
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Film Specialist · Machine Operator · Motion Picture Operator · Motion Picture Projectionist · Movie Machine Operator · Movie Operator · Movie Projectionist · Moving Picture Operator · Projection Technician · Projectionist · Projector · Projector Booth Operator · Projector Operator · Stereoptician · Technical Projection Guide

Job Zone 2 — Some Preparation NeededHolland code RCA35 skills on file

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Job Zone

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Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed

Some preparation. Usually a high school diploma, some previous work-related skill or experience, and a few months to a year of training with experienced workers.

Job Zone is O*NET's rating of how much education, experience and training an occupation typically needs — a property of the work, not of anyone doing it.

Occupational interest profile

RCARealistic · Conventional · Artistic — the three strongest interests, in order

  • R Realistic5.44
  • C Conventional4.39
  • A Artistic3.10
  • I Investigative2.02
  • S Social2.02
  • E Enterprising1.99

RIASEC (Holland) interests on O*NET's 0–7 scale: what the work draws on, not what any individual prefers. Hover a row for what each dimension means.

Education and experience

The education level respondents say the job requires, and the most common answer for experience and training.

  • Less than a High School Diploma20%
  • High School Diploma or the equivalent61%
  • Some College Courses9%
  • Bachelor's Degree10%
Related work experience
None (46%)
On-site or in-plant training
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months (36%)
On-the-job training
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month (33%)

Typically associated skills

All 35 O*NET skills, most important first. Importance (1–5) says how much a skill matters here; level (0–7) says how much of it the work calls for, with O*NET's example of a nearby level. Neither is a proficiency rating of a person.

  • Operations Monitoring3.13.0Level 2 looks like: Monitor completion times while running a computer program
  • Active Listeningbasic3.03.0Level 2 looks like: Take a customer's order
  • Reading Comprehensionbasic3.03.0Level 2 looks like: Read step-by-step instructions for completing a form
  • Speakingbasic3.02.9Level 2 looks like: Greet tourists and explain tourist attractions
  • Operation and Control3.02.8Level 2 looks like: Navigate the settings on an office printer to print on both sides of the paper
  • Monitoringbasic2.92.9Level 2 looks like: Proofread and correct a letter
  • Critical Thinkingbasic2.92.8Level 2 looks like: Determine whether a subordinate has a good excuse for being late
  • Troubleshooting2.92.8Level 2 looks like: Identify the source of a leak by looking under a machine
  • Coordination2.92.6Level 2 looks like: Schedule appointments for a medical clinic
  • Time Management2.92.6Level 2 looks like: Keep a monthly calendar of appointments
  • Complex Problem Solving2.92.3Level 2 looks like: Lay out tools to complete a job
  • Judgment and Decision Making2.92.3Level 2 looks like: Decide how scheduling a break will affect work flow
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  • Repairing2.92.3Level 2 looks like: Tighten a screw to get a door to close properly
  • Social Perceptiveness2.92.3Level 2 looks like: Notice that customers are angry because they have been waiting too long
  • Equipment Maintenance2.82.6Level 2 looks like: Add oil to an engine as indicated by a warning light
  • Quality Control Analysis2.82.6Level 2 looks like: Inspect a draft email for errors (e.g., grammar, punctuation)
  • Service Orientation2.52.5Level 2 looks like: Ask customers if they would like a cup of coffee
  • Writingbasic2.12.8Level 2 looks like: Write down a guest's order at a restaurant
  • Active Learningbasic2.12.1Level 2 looks like: Think about the implications of a news article for job opportunities
  • Equipment Selection2.12.0Level 2 looks like: Select a tool to adjust a loose part on a bicycle
  • Persuasion2.12.0Level 2 looks like: Solicit donations for a charity
  • Systems Analysis2.11.3Level 2 looks like: Determine how loss of a team member will affect the completion of a job
  • Systems Evaluation2.11.1Level 2 looks like: Determine why estimates for the time to complete a task are overly optimistic
  • Learning Strategiesbasic2.02.0Level 2 looks like: Learn a different method of completing a task from a coworker
  • Negotiation2.02.0Level 2 looks like: Present justification to a manager for altering a work schedule
  • Instructing2.01.9Level 2 looks like: Instruct a new employee in the use of a timekeeping system
  • Management of Personnel Resources1.91.6Level 2 looks like: Encourage a coworker who is having difficulty finishing a project
  • Operations Analysis1.91.6Level 2 looks like: Select a printer for an office
  • Management of Material Resources1.50.5
  • Mathematicsbasic1.50.5
  • Programming1.40.6
  • Installation1.3—
  • Technology Design1.1—
  • Management of Financial Resources1.0—
  • Sciencebasic1.0—

Tasks

11 core · 6 supplemental

What people in this occupation do, as O*NET records it, core tasks first by importance (1–5).

  1. Monitor operations to ensure that standards for sound and image projection quality are met.4.6
  2. Start projectors and open shutters to project images onto screens.4.4
  3. Open and close facilities according to rules and schedules.4.4
  4. Operate equipment to show films in a number of theaters simultaneously.4.3
  5. Perform regular maintenance tasks, such as rotating or replacing xenon bulbs, cleaning projectors and lenses, lubricating machinery, and keeping electrical contacts clean and tight.4.2
  6. Set up and adjust picture projectors and screens to achieve proper size, illumination, and focus of images, and proper volume and tone of sound.4.1
  7. Inspect projection equipment prior to operation to ensure proper working order.4.1
  8. Perform minor repairs, such as replacing worn sprockets, or notify maintenance personnel of the need for major repairs.4.0
  9. Set up and inspect curtain and screen controls.3.9
  10. Coordinate equipment operation with presentation of supplemental material, such as music, oral commentaries, or sound effects.3.7
  11. Clean the projection booth.3.4
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  1. Inspect movie films to ensure that they are complete and in good condition.4.5
  2. Remove full take-up reels and run film through rewinding machines to rewind projected films so they may be shown again.3.8
  3. Install and connect auxiliary equipment, such as microphones, amplifiers, disc playback machines, and lights.3.8
  4. Observe projector operation to anticipate need to transfer operations from one projector to another.3.7
  5. Prepare film inspection reports, attendance sheets, and log books.3.7
  6. Splice separate film reels, advertisements, and movie trailers together to form a feature-length presentation on one continuous reel.3.6

Knowledge

Bodies of knowledge the work draws on.

  • Computers and Electronics4.14.5Level 4 looks like: Use a computer to format a document
  • Customer and Personal Service3.33.3Level 4 looks like: Be responsible for 10 children at daycare
  • English Language3.23.0Level 4 looks like: Edit an article for a news website
  • Mechanical3.23.2Level 4 looks like: Replace a valve on a steam pipe
  • Administration and Management2.82.7
  • Communications and Media2.73.2Level 4 looks like: Host a music radio show
  • Engineering and Technology2.52.5Level 1 looks like: Install a door lock
  • Public Safety and Security2.52.6
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  • Administrative2.42.6
  • Mathematics2.42.5Level 1 looks like: Add two numbers
  • Education and Training2.32.7
  • Telecommunications2.21.7Level 1 looks like: Send an email
  • Personnel and Human Resources2.01.6Level 1 looks like: Fill out a medical claim form
  • Production and Processing2.02.0Level 1 looks like: Put a computer back into its packing materials
  • Sales and Marketing1.91.1Level 1 looks like: Sell cakes at a bake sale
  • Psychology1.81.6Level 1 looks like: Monitor several children on a playground
  • Economics and Accounting1.60.9Level 1 looks like: Answer billing questions from credit card customers
  • Food Production1.60.9Level 1 looks like: Grow herbs in the kitchen
  • Law and Government1.61.1Level 1 looks like: Describe the length of a U.S. presidential term
  • Transportation1.61.2Level 1 looks like: Ride a train to work
  • Building and Construction1.51.0Level 1 looks like: Choose the proper type of wood for adding a deck onto a house
  • Design1.51.1Level 1 looks like: Draw a straight line 4 3/16 inches long
  • Fine Arts1.50.8Level 1 looks like: Attend a popular music concert
  • Chemistry1.41.2Level 1 looks like: Use a common household bug spray
  • Philosophy and Theology1.40.9Level 1 looks like: Watch a TV show on family values
  • History and Archeology1.3—
  • Medicine and Dentistry1.30.6Level 1 looks like: Use a band-aid
  • Physics1.30.7Level 1 looks like: Use a crowbar to pry open a box
  • Sociology and Anthropology1.3—
  • Foreign Language1.2—
  • Geography1.2—
  • Biology1.1—
  • Therapy and Counseling1.1—

Abilities

Enduring capacities the work calls for.

  • Far Vision4.04.0Level 4 looks like: Read the slides on a presentation from across a room
  • Near Vision3.93.9
  • Control Precision3.13.0Level 2 looks like: Adjust a room light with a dimmer switch
  • Oral Comprehension3.13.5Level 4 looks like: Understand a coach's oral instructions for a sport
  • Oral Expression3.13.1Level 4 looks like: Give instructions to a lost motorist
  • Problem Sensitivity3.12.9Level 2 looks like: Recognize that an unplugged lamp won't work
  • Arm-Hand Steadiness3.02.9Level 2 looks like: Light a candle
  • Finger Dexterity3.02.9Level 2 looks like: Put coins in a parking meter
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  • Information Ordering3.03.0Level 2 looks like: Follow the correct steps to make change
  • Manual Dexterity3.02.9
  • Perceptual Speed3.02.9Level 2 looks like: Sort mail according to ZIP codes with no time pressure
  • Reaction Time3.02.9Level 2 looks like: Start to slow down the car when a traffic light turns yellow
  • Selective Attention3.03.0Level 2 looks like: Answer a business call with coworkers talking nearby
  • Speech Clarity3.03.0Level 4 looks like: Make stadium-wide announcements during a sporting event
  • Speech Recognition3.03.0Level 2 looks like: Recognize the voice of a coworker
  • Visual Color Discrimination3.03.3Level 4 looks like: Trace electrical circuits marked by various colored wires
  • Written Comprehension3.03.0Level 2 looks like: Understand signs on the highway
  • Category Flexibility2.92.9Level 3 looks like: Classify flowers according to size, color, and smell
  • Auditory Attention2.82.6Level 2 looks like: Listen to a lecture while people nearby are talking
  • Deductive Reasoning2.82.8Level 2 looks like: Know that a stalled car can coast downhill
  • Flexibility of Closure2.82.8Level 2 looks like: Detect that your phone is ringing while at a concert
  • Hearing Sensitivity2.82.8Level 2 looks like: Notice a doorbell ringing
  • Inductive Reasoning2.82.9Level 2 looks like: Decide what to wear based on the weather report
  • Time Sharing2.82.1Level 2 looks like: Listen to music while entering numbers into a spreadsheet
  • Multilimb Coordination2.62.5Level 2 looks like: Row a boat
  • Rate Control2.62.4Level 1 looks like: Ride a bicycle alongside a jogger
  • Visualization2.62.9Level 2 looks like: Imagine how to place paper in a printer so that the letterhead comes out on top
  • Written Expression2.62.5Level 1 looks like: Write a note to remind someone to take food out of the freezer
  • Extent Flexibility2.01.8Level 2 looks like: Reach to adjust the radio in a car
  • Fluency of Ideas2.01.9Level 2 looks like: Name four different uses for a screwdriver
  • Gross Body Coordination2.01.1Level 2 looks like: Get in and out of a truck
  • Originality2.02.0Level 2 looks like: Use a credit card to open a locked door
  • Speed of Closure2.01.9
  • Static Strength2.02.0Level 1 looks like: Push an empty shopping cart
  • Trunk Strength2.02.0Level 2 looks like: Sit up in an office chair
  • Depth Perception1.92.0Level 2 looks like: Merge a car into traffic on a city street
  • Dynamic Strength1.91.0Level 2 looks like: Use pruning shears to trim a bush
  • Memorization1.91.4Level 1 looks like: Remember the number on your bus to be sure you get back on the right one
  • Night Vision1.91.5Level 2 looks like: Read street signs at dusk (just after sunset)
  • Stamina1.91.0Level 1 looks like: Walk 1/4 mile
  • Glare Sensitivity1.81.4Level 2 looks like: Drive on a familiar road on a cloudy day
  • Number Facility1.81.0Level 1 looks like: Add 2 and 7
  • Response Orientation1.81.4Level 2 looks like: When a doorbell and phone ring at the same time, quickly select which to answer first
  • Sound Localization1.81.0Level 2 looks like: Listen to a sound system to determine which speaker is working
  • Peripheral Vision1.60.6
  • Wrist-Finger Speed1.61.3Level 2 looks like: Use a screwdriver to twist in a screw
  • Spatial Orientation1.50.8
  • Speed of Limb Movement1.50.5
  • Gross Body Equilibrium1.40.5
  • Mathematical Reasoning1.40.4Level 1 looks like: Determine how much 20 oranges will cost when they are priced at 5 for 4 dollars
  • Explosive Strength1.3—
  • Dynamic Flexibility1.0—

Work activities

Kinds of activity the work is made of.

  • Working with Computers4.13.0Level 4 looks like: Write software for keeping track of parts in inventory
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates3.83.5Level 4 looks like: Report the results of a sales meeting to a supervisor
  • Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials3.72.8
  • Controlling Machines and Processes3.62.9
  • Getting Information3.63.2Level 4 looks like: Review a budget
  • Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings3.43.2Level 4 looks like: Test electrical circuits
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems3.22.8
  • Performing for or Working Directly with the Public3.23.0Level 4 looks like: Sell shoes in a crowded shoe store
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  • Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment3.23.2Level 4 looks like: Make repairs by removing and replacing circuit boards
  • Handling and Moving Objects3.03.8Level 4 looks like: Arrange books in a library
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events3.02.8
  • Training and Teaching Others3.02.6
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge3.03.1Level 4 looks like: Keep current on changes in maintenance procedures for repairing sports cars
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work2.82.8
  • Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment2.83.1Level 4 looks like: Change the oil on a tractor
  • Scheduling Work and Activities2.82.6
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships2.72.7
  • Performing General Physical Activities2.72.4Level 1 looks like: Walk between workstations in a small office
  • Processing Information2.72.3Level 1 looks like: Calculate the costs for shipping packages
  • Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People2.62.0Level 1 looks like: Determine whether to remove a tree that has been damaged
  • Coaching and Developing Others2.42.1Level 1 looks like: Show a coworker how to operate a piece of equipment
  • Communicating with People Outside the Organization2.41.9Level 1 looks like: Have little contact with people outside the organization
  • Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others2.42.2Level 1 looks like: Exchange information during a shift change
  • Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards2.41.9Level 1 looks like: Review forms for completeness
  • Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates2.31.9Level 1 looks like: Work occasionally as a backup supervisor
  • Documenting/Recording Information2.21.6Level 1 looks like: Record the weight of a patient during a routine health exam
  • Providing Consultation and Advice to Others2.21.8Level 1 looks like: Work in a position that requires little advising of others
  • Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others2.22.1Level 1 looks like: Apologize to a customer who complains about waiting too long
  • Analyzing Data or Information2.11.4Level 1 looks like: Skim a short article to gather the main point
  • Monitoring and Controlling Resources2.11.7Level 1 looks like: Work as a server responsible for keeping track of utensils
  • Performing Administrative Activities2.11.6Level 1 looks like: Complete routine paperwork
  • Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information2.01.3Level 1 looks like: Estimate the size of household furniture to be shipped
  • Thinking Creatively2.01.4Level 1 looks like: Change the spacing on a printed report
  • Assisting and Caring for Others1.91.5Level 1 looks like: Help a coworker complete an assignment
  • Developing and Building Teams1.91.1Level 1 looks like: Encourage two coworkers to stick with a tough assignment
  • Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment1.91.3Level 1 looks like: Specify the lighting for a work area
  • Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others1.81.1Level 1 looks like: Interpret a blood pressure reading
  • Staffing Organizational Units1.71.2Level 1 looks like: Work in a position that has minimal staffing requirements
  • Developing Objectives and Strategies1.61.1Level 1 looks like: Plan the holiday schedule for an airline workforce
  • Selling or Influencing Others1.51.0Level 1 looks like: Convince a coworker to assist with an assignment
  • Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment1.2—

Work context

The conditions most characteristic of the work, on O*NET's 1–5 context scale.

  • Indoors, Environmentally Controlled4.7
  • Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams4.3
  • Importance of Being Exact or Accurate4.3
  • Freedom to Make Decisions4.0
  • Telephone Conversations3.9
  • Frequency of Decision Making3.7
  • Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals3.6
  • E-Mail3.6
  • Time Pressure3.6
  • Contact With Others3.5

Technology

11 tools

Software used in this work. In demand: among the tools job postings for this occupation name most. Hot: often named in job postings across the economy.

Hot (8)

  • Apple macOS
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Facebook
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Word
Other tools (3)
  • Audio calibration software
  • Avid Technology iNEWS
  • Web browser software

Related occupations

O*NET's own list of the occupations most related to this one, closest first.

  1. Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers
  2. Lighting Technicians
  3. Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers
  4. Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators
  5. Audio and Video Technicians
  6. Prepress Technicians and Workers
  7. Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film
  8. Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers
  9. Sound Engineering Technicians
  10. Broadcast Technicians

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