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Charles Lubner
Film Handler
Posts: 78
From: Milwaukee, WI USA
Registered: Sep 1999
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posted 08-23-2000 11:33 AM
Hey Mark. I have worked in several Wisconsin theatres for the Marcus Theatres chain (dominant operator in the state) and no, there are no requirements for being a projectionist here. Most Marcus Theatres use regular college kids like myself, however, there are a few theatres in Milwaukee and Madison that are under contract with IATSE, the projectionist union. If you let me know what part of the state you plan to move to, Milwaukee, Madison, LaCrosse, etc., I will be happy to assist you in getting a job with Marcus. Most areas of the state also have plenty of independent theatre owners too, if that is the route you are looking for. Good Luck!
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Charles Lubner
Film Handler
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From: Milwaukee, WI USA
Registered: Sep 1999
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posted 08-23-2000 04:51 PM
I did mention his options also include independents Dustin, not just Marcus. Although, you have to admit, Marcus does have a certain advantage over Carmike...we're flush with cash, thanks to our Baymont Inn motel division. Also, if you want to move to the Appleton area Mark, Marcus just announced plans today to add 3 all stadium seating/all digital sound screens to its Hollywood Cinema, including a 75ft wide UltraScreen. It beats working for the Carmike there, which is closing it's doors in a week :-) (sorry Dustin).By the way Dustin, I've tried calling you at the Oakwood 12 several times but you're never at work. Email me sometime and give me your number in private.
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John Pytlak
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From: Rochester, NY 14650-1922
Registered: Jan 2000
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posted 08-24-2000 04:51 AM
Cory Johnson said: "The Ultra Screen is Marcus' trademarked 75ft. wide screen for showing films on. The screen is 75ft. wide and has stadium seating and digital sound. It is basically a screen that it several stories tall... The negative point are that you need a 5000 watt bulb in the projector to get enough light on the screen and the bulbs are only warrantyed for 500 hours. Still, an impressive feat for 35 mm film." As Pat Moore and I noted in another thread, it is a real challenge to properly light screens larger than 25 x 60 feet with a 35mm projector. It would be interesting to know the actual screen luminance (footlamberts) you are getting on a 75-foot screen with 5000 watts for both scope and flat. The pictures may look okay, but I bet the levels are well below 16 footlamberts. ------------------
John P. Pytlak, Senior Technical Specialist
Worldwide Technical Services, Entertainment Imaging
Eastman Kodak Company
Research Labs, Building 69, Room 7419
Rochester, New York, 14650-1922 USA
Tel: 716-477-5325 Fax: 716-722-7243
E-Mail: john.pytlak@kodak.com
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Rory Burke
Expert Film Handler
Posts: 181
From: Burbank, CA, USA
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 08-24-2000 11:08 AM
I remember a theater company that I used to service in Southern Cali. They had one of the best pictures I've seen in a long time. 50foot screen with three bladed shutter and a 4.5k bulb pushing it. Looked sharp, bright......liquid is the word I'd use. 16ft/L on the screen? no problem! I went back a few months ago and I almost cried. I was attempting to see Gladiator in THX and I swear it looked like Batman! Dark Dark Dark. I had to complain because it was ridiculous. The manager told me the bulb need to be replaced but they had no-one available to change it. (HUH???) I offered my assistance and he reluctantly accepted it knowing that the bulb took precedence over appropriate staff touching the equipment. I had my light meter along with my other gear and before I replaced the bulb......I measured 2ft/L in the center with .5 ft/L on the sides. I couldn't belive the bulb condition!
There were bright spots! THERE WERE BRIGHT SPOTS!!!!! the screen was mostly blackish gray with ocasional bright areas. UNBELIEVABLE!!!!! What the #($#)(IS Going on? Presentation has gone to the dogs! I've never gone back there for fear of what else I might find. kind of the feeling of driving by your old house and seeing what the new owners have done or haven't done with the place. Rory
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Rory Burke
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From: Burbank, CA, USA
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posted 08-24-2000 11:45 AM
The only reason he let me change it is beacause I changed about 200 bulbs in the3 years I serviced his and the other theaters. He told me(on the down low) that they are just simply trying to milk the bulbs as long as they possibly can. As soon as the complaints reach a certain level then they take action. Can you believe that!? they are doing just what the worst case scenario "theater company with no money" tells us what happens. Should I go on? Their dowsers dont work any more and so they have four lens that are cracked because of it now. the three one of the shutter blades is slightly burned on one of the edges making the picture ghost like you wouldn't believe. They dont plan on changing it at all I was told while my jaw dropped down to the floor. They had to cancel their last order of bulbs to alleviate their debt but instead payed a restocking fee for them. ????huh????? Now they order bulbs on an emergency basis only. Should I go on? I have hours and hours I could talk about. Dave: I disagree with you. I think presentation has gone to the dogs. The poor projectionists are just dealing with it as best they can. In this case I think that someone made a concious corporate decision out there that directly affects the customer but did it in a way that is blatant brash and abusive and customers still to this day take it...pay $8.oo bucks and hapily watch the crap on the screen and like it still. we cant win I'm afraid. Rory Rory Rory
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. I also live in Wisconsin, Eau Claire to be exact. I work at the Carmike here in town-yes, we're still open. I'd also be happy to get you a job if you are moving to the Eau Claire area. However, I can't offer you anything more than mininum wage. Maybe a little more if you have enough experience, but probably not 
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