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Topic: Two projector/screen construction?
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Scott Norwood
Film God
Posts: 8146
From: Boston, MA. USA (1774.21 miles northeast of Dallas)
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 06-07-2002 06:31 PM
Having run way too many once-only screenings on platters, I really wish that it were common practice for multiplexes to have a second machine for one or two screens. The purpose wouldn't be so much for redundancy (how often does anyone have unfixable projector or lamphouse problems, anyway?), but to save time for rentals, screenings, etc. It would also be useful for late-arriving prints, since some or all of the movie could be inspected and run reel-to-reel before being made up on large reels or a platter. This would also save time on Thursday nights, since the last reel of outgoing prints could be run reel-to-reel while the projectionist breaks down the rest of the print from the platter. I don't know if the savings in labor costs would justify a second projector, but given that a large multiplex probably runs into the millions for construction costs, a $10-30k projector is cheap by comparison.
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Steve Guttag
We forgot the crackers Gromit!!!
Posts: 12814
From: Annapolis, MD
Registered: Dec 1999
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posted 06-07-2002 07:37 PM
In short, yes there are still new installations (multiplexes) that will have a couple of screens that have 2-projector (with or without a platter). As others have noted, sometimes this is due to the large auditoriums and the desire for redunancy, and other times it has to do with running screenings.I do have a spec out on a multiplex with the option of all changeover...I'll let you all know if it flys. All automated. Please note, manufacturers like Kinoton have the FP30E-R whose sole purpose is for automated changeover in a plex since it will rewind through the machine. They have an accompanying automation (with pennywise origins) that is specifically set up to perform the automated changeover/rewind function. My suspicion is that in Europe that some area desire this method (as would I). Steve ------------------
"Old projectionists never die, they just changeover!"
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David Favel
Jedi Master Film Handler
Posts: 764
From: Ashburton, New Zealand
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 06-08-2002 12:23 AM
For the price of an extra projector per screen (and don't forget all the associated gear necessary) I cannot see the point in it from a stand point of lost shows.We have lost 3 shows in 4 years. The amount of money required to equip a second projector is, frankly, unjustified. Perhaps the money could be spent better in training/monitering/staff who know/care what they are doing?
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