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Topic: Poor Film Handling - How to tell a colleague?
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Frank Angel
Film God
Posts: 5305
From: Brooklyn NY USA
Registered: Dec 1999
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posted 12-10-2005 07:32 PM
William, you say you know this guy, well, it depends if you think he is open-minded and can listen to constructive criticism, or if he is just an old coot set in his stupid ways (for some inexplicable reason, people think that if they have been doing something wrong for 20 years, it's not wrong any more).
If you think he can take critisism, go ahead and tell him you noticed his film handling methods and you think they are for shit. OK, that's probably not the best approach. You need to give him a face-saving out. Tell him you used to handle film just the way he does....you know, not to attentive to protecting the image area, letting leaders collect dirt....etc. Tell him that you were surprised to find out that there are much better ways that will protect the film and help him put on a better show. Tell him you have been reading this forum and found all kinds of great ideas to make your presentation much better. Then, if he is receptive, you can elaborate on what he's doing half-ass backwards.
If he balks at that gentlemenly approach, then, yah, I with Brad, smack him up-side the damn head and ask him where the hell did he learn his gawd-aweful film handling technique. Mention that in most decently run booths with even the a minimal of good standard operating procedures, his sorry ass would be fired after the first shift. Then never let him in your booth again.
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Randy Stankey
Film God
Posts: 6539
From: Erie, Pennsylvania
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 12-10-2005 11:28 PM
I use the euphemism, "Sub-Optimal".
e.g.: "That method of winding the film is sub-optimal because it causes damage to the emulsion."
Notice how the statement avoids speaking directly to the person, thereby minimizing his feeling like he is being attacked but, instead, directs attention to the procedure in question.
Next, I would try to allow the guy to state his case. It might not be appearent at first, but he MAY have a perfectly good reason for doing something that you weren't aware of.
Bonus points may be awarded for politely following up with an improved method of accomplishing the task.
Finally, if the other guy seems to be recalcitrant simply let the issue drop. He might be the type who, after he has a chance to think about the problem, takes the suggestion and improves his technique. Some people don't like to give in right away because they feel like they "lose face" if they do.
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Zach McQuaid
Film Handler
Posts: 37
From: Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
Registered: Sep 2000
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posted 03-20-2006 10:45 PM
Below is a picture I've seen online through the years at various sites, forums, etc. I apologize if this isn't the right thread for this, but these questions have been bugging me for years and it has recently come up among colleagues.
Can someone answer the following questions...?
1. How did this happen? 2. Where did this happen? 3. What was the projectionist doing WHILE this was happening?
(Of course, all questions are rhetorical, but if someone could humor me a bit, that would be greeeeeat!)
Nevermind... I'm a dunce when it comes to uploading jpg's. Even in my email, I can't figure it out without showing everyone a square outline with a red "x" through it. Anyway, it was a pic of a newer christie with film everywhere in front of it, apparently spilled the entire movie onto the floor in front of the proj head.
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