Motion Picture Projectionists
Set up and operate motion picture projection and related sound reproduction equipment.
Education & Training
Percentage of workers at each education and training level
Training Provided After Hiring
How long it typically takes to learn on the job
How AI Impacts Each Task
23 tasks analyzed
Insert film into top magazine reel, or thread film through a series of sprockets and guide rollers, attaching the end to a take-up reel.
Start projectors and open shutters to project images onto screens.
Monitor operations to ensure that standards for sound and image projection quality are met.
Operate equipment to show films in a number of theaters simultaneously.
Splice separate film reels, advertisements, and movie trailers together to form a feature-length presentation on one continuous reel.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insert film into top magazine reel, or thread film through a series of sprockets and guide rollers, attaching the end to a take-up reel. | - | - | - |
| Start projectors and open shutters to project images onto screens. | - | - | - |
| Monitor operations to ensure that standards for sound and image projection quality are met. | - | - | - |
| Operate equipment to show films in a number of theaters simultaneously. | - | - | - |
| Splice separate film reels, advertisements, and movie trailers together to form a feature-length presentation on one continuous reel. | - | - | - |
Essential Soft Skills
Traits that are hard for AI to replicate
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$38,180
per year
Mean Wage
$50,290
per year
Employment
2K
workers
Wage Range
$24,160 - $82,040
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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