Motion Picture Projectionists
Booth Operator, Movie Projectionist, Projectionist, Technical Projection Guide
What they do:
Set up and operate motion picture projection and related sound reproduction equipment.
On the job, you would:
- Monitor operations to ensure that standards for sound and image projection quality are met.
- Start projectors and open shutters to project images onto screens.
- Open and close facilities according to rules and schedules.
Knowledge
Engineering and Technology
- computers and electronics
- mechanical
Business
- customer service
Arts and Humanities
- English language
Skills
Basic Skills
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
- reading work related information
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Abilities
Hand and Finger Use
- hold or move items with your hands
- keep your arm or hand steady
Verbal
- communicate by speaking
- listen and understand what people say
Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Dependability
- Attention to Detail
- Independence
- Integrity
- Adaptability/Flexibility
- Stress Tolerance
Technology
You might use software like this on the job:
Operating system software
- Apple macOS
- Microsoft operating system
Presentation software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
Word processing software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
Education
Education: (rated 2 of 5)
high school diploma/GED or
no high school diploma/GED
usually needed
no high school diploma/GED
usually needed
Get started on your career:
Apprenticeship.gov
Job Outlook
Below Average
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
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