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Author Topic: Cinema Projectionist Course, Swindon UK Jonathan Worthing Master Film Handler Posts: 384 From: Hereford, UK Registered: Apr 2001 posted 12-15-2009 05:48 AM                     There is soon to be a projection training course run by the BKSTS in association with the BFI information as follows +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ CINEMA PROJECTIONIST COURSE Cinema Projectionist Course, Swindon 26th January 2010 Third in a series for one day training courses, aimed at people wanting to enhance their skills as cinema (film & digital) exhibition projectionists. The courses will cover film handling, projector design and maintenance, audio systems, and digital cinema systems The BKSTS CTC Projectionist Training Courses are very popular, so you are advised to book as soon as possible - use the Book Now link at the bottom of this page. These courses are supported by Skillset There is a an e-mail link on the More Info page if you need any specific information Course Outline THEME OF COURSE: BEST PRACTICE Timetable Morning Session 09.30 Registration and Coffee 10.00 Film Handling Good working practices, proper use of leaders and trailers, mechanical handling of platters and reels, clean working, proper changeovers, etc. 10.45 Projector Performance Lenses and throws / focus. Correct intermittent motion. General lamphouse maintenance 11.30 Coffee Break 11.45 Digital Audio - Non film Dolby & DTS, plus other digital systems. Specific audio considerations when using digital sources. 12.30 LUNCH Afternoon Session 13.30 Xenon Lamps Safe working practices, lamp alignment and optimisation 14.15 Digital Overview Where is Digital Cinema? What technologies are winning the DC race and how are they implemented? 15.00 Open Forum Opportunity to review what has been learned and to discuss issues arising from it. 16:00 Close +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ There is also a Projectionist handbook available from BKSTS with lots of useful tips & information  |  IP: Logged Tom Inglis Film Handler Posts: 34 From: Croydon London, England Registered: Mar 2009 posted 12-16-2009 03:41 AM                     I saw this in the latest 'Cinema Technology' (which, incidentally, features our site and PM, John Zold), and thought it looked a bit basic. Best practice is every day practice. Every example they gave was stuff that I already knew (from the start) and used every day...  |  IP: Logged Dick Vaughan Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1032 From: Bradford, West Yorkshire, UK Registered: Jul 2000 posted 12-16-2009 07:48 AM                        Of course the added draw is Swindon recently having been twinned with Walt Disney World!!  |  IP: Logged Mark Hajducki Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 500 From: Edinburgh, UK Registered: May 2003 posted 12-16-2009 07:47 PM                     quote: Swindon recently having been twinned with Walt Disney World!! According to a UK satirical news TV show, the decision was made:  |  IP: Logged

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