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There are many facets involved in the presentation of a film, prior to the film itself arriving on the screen. At Warwick Student Cinema, there is a full start-up routine that should be followed as closely as possible.
  
There are many facets involved in the presentation of a film, prior to the film itself arriving on the screen. At Warwick Student Cinema, there is a full start-up routine that should be followed as closely as possible.
   
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After the setting up of the speakers and other facets of front of house, L3 should be readied for the entrance of the audience. The Duty Manager (DM) will ask the projectionist if they are ready to let the audience into L3, unto which the answer should only be yes if all of the following hold:
  
After the setting up of the speakers and other facets of front of house, L3 should be readied for the entrance of the audience. The Duty Manager (DM) will ask the projectionist if they are ready to let the audience into L3, unto which the answer should only be yes if all of the following hold:
   
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'''1.''' The slideshow presentation is being projected by the data projector.
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'''1.''' The slideshow presentation is being projected on screen by the digital projector (play the 'START_UP_2019' playlist).
   
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'''2.''' The masking has been set to wide (1.66:1), ensuring that it is up to the sides of the projected slides.
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'''2.''' The masking has been set to wide (1.78:1).
   
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'''3.''' The spotlights are the only lights on and they are set to high.
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('''Note:''' If the data projector has been knocked or adjusted at any point, then corrections may need to be made do to problems with the alignment, zoom or focus of the presentation. These can be corrected using the projector’s remote control which is kept on top of the Denon processor within the rack.)
  
   
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'''Note.''' 1-3 are automated within the 'START_UP_2019' doremi playlist, with the exception of tripping some of the fluorescents if required.
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'''3.''' There is music playing in L3 from a CD (usually at 3.0, but potentially higher or lower).
  
   
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'''4.''' There is music playing in L3 from a CD/Media Server (usually at 3.0, but potentially higher or lower).
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'''4.''' The spotlights are the only lights on and they are set to high.
  
   
 
'''5.''' The corridor light is turned off.
  
'''5.''' The corridor light is turned off.
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'''7.''' A sound and vision check has been undertaken within L3 to ensure that '''1-6''' are all OK.
  
'''7.''' A sound and vision check has been undertaken within L3 to ensure that '''1-6''' are all OK.
   
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== Starting-Up the KPMG Video ==
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== Starting the Ads and Trailers ==
   
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This should be done at the scheduled start time of the film (always!)
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At half past (or other scheduled start-time of the film), the projectionist should wait for one of the slides to fade out to black. During the subsequent fifteen second slide, the music should be faded from 3.0 down to 2.0 at 0.1 per second, then quickly down lower. Since the slides last 15 seconds each, this provides a few seconds prior to the slide fading out.
  
   
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At the end of the penultimate slide hit the P3 button. During the final slide fade the music. The play list on the digital projector will then go straight to the sponsors video and continue on through the Ads and Trailers.
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When it does so, we need to start the KPMG video running. To do this, the projectionist should press the P3 button once (Do not press it more than once!) and the PC button simultaneously, to bring on the video and switch to the appropriate audio track. In total, the KPMG video runs for 2 minutes 40 seconds, with the last piece being the KPMG Chief Exec joking ''“this is for YouTube, is it?!”''.
  
   
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== Starting-Up the Adverts ==
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== Starting-Up the Film ==
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The next thing on screen is a still, blue KPMG slide. When this fades to black, the projectionist should hit run on the ads reel and open the dowser. There is then the ''Enjoy the Show'' slide, for fifteen seconds, during which time, blank opaque film (high density mylar) is running through the projector. When the ''Enjoy the Show'' slide fades to black, the projectionist should change over to the running projector, hitting P1 (or P2), in addition to Dolby Digital and opening the masking to XWide (1.85:1). If this is done smoothly then the audience should hear the ''‘Pow’'' of Pearl & Dean.
  
   
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=== 35mm ===
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As soon as the image, sound and masking have been pressed, the projectionist should concentrate on racking and focusing the film, followed by going into the back of L3 to perform a sound and vision check.
  
   
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When the “Feature Presentation” logo fades out (after the last trailer): run film (of reel 1), open the dowser, change over, set masking, and set sound format.
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== Trailers ==
  
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Throughout the adverts and trailers reel, the projectionist should be keeping an eye out on the screen for each of the different segments of film, as they may be slightly differently racked. It is also important to remember that since the audience are in the auditorium, it is possible that the light settings could be adjusted accidentally or maliciously, so the projectionist should stay near to the viewing windows.
  
   
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('''Note:''' DTS should never be manually pressed - if your film is in DTS select SR or SRD and the DTS will automatically takeover.)
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At the end of the adverts, there will be a closing Pearl & Dean piece, followed by the main advertiser’s clip. (Currently VW). After this will come the ''Previews of Forthcoming Attractions Logo''. When this fades out to black, the spotlights should be dimmed from high to low for the running of the trailers.
  
   
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The projectionist should immediately concentrate on racking and focusing during the sound trailer and certificate. Once these seem OK, you should ensure the lamp in the digital projector has indeed been turned off. This should be followed by another sound and vision check inside L3, still during the opening titles. During the film, monitor the temperature of the digital projector head (via the air exhaust vents), when it is around room temperature the projector head can be turned off.
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== Starting-Up the Film ==
  
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At the end of the trailers, there is a ''Courtesy Logo'', asking all patrons to turn off their mobile phones and pagers. When this fades to black, the lights should be turned off completely. This is then followed by the ''Feature Presentation Logo''.
  
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As soon as the fanfare (music) for this stops, the projectionist should hit run for reel 1, open the dowser and change over to the relevant projector. At this point, if the film is in scope ratio (2.35:1), the masking should be set to open, or if the film is to be played in SDDS, this will need to be selected.
  
   
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=== Digital ===
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('''Note:''' DTS should never be manually pressed - it will pick up from SR/SRD if at all possible).
  
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Nothing need be done. The film should start after the “Feature Presentation” logo fades out on the playlist.
   
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The projectionist should immediately concentrate on racking and focusing during the sound trailer and certificate. Once these seem OK, the dowser should be closed on the projector that showed the ads and trailers and once the film has run through, the projector should be stopped. If the platter is in use, then this is also a good time to set it to null. This should be followed by another sound and vision check inside L3, still during the opening titles.
  
   
 
== Shutdown Required ==
  
== Shutdown Required ==
   
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On various occasions, either due to a special screening (such as the sponsored event or ''The AllNighter''), or at particularly busy screenings where the DM has informed the projectionist of the need, it may be necessary to perform a shutdown prior to the start of the film. if this is the case, then all of the above should be performed in exactly the same manner, up until the end of the ''Courtesy Logo''.
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On various occasions, either due to a special screening (such as the sponsored event or ''The AllNighter''), or at particularly busy screenings where the DM has informed the projectionist of the need, it may be necessary to perform a shutdown prior to the start of the film. If this is the case, then all of the above should be performed in exactly the same manner, up until the end of the last trailer.
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=== Due to Busy Showing ===
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==== 35mm Show ====
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Pause the start-up playlist during the 5s of black following the last trailer. Eject the playlist. Select the ‘busy_show_back_to_slides’ playlist and play. Get the CD playing again.
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When you want to start the film – end the slides as you would to start KPMG (P3), this will show the ‘Feature Presentation’ Logo. Start the film when this ends.
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==== Digital Show ====
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# When initially informed of a shutdown by the DMs:
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## Load either the "SHUTDOWN_Scope" or "SHUTDOWN_X_Wide" playlist depending on the aspect ratio of the film.
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## Add in the sound trailer, rating card and feature where their respective placeholders are located.
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## Double check that there is music playing on the CD player/Media server.
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# Unless the DMs later cancel the shutdown:
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## Eject the current playlist during the 2s of black following the last trailer and play the prepared shutdown playlist.
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## Be ready to press P3 when asked to end the shutdown by the DMs.
   
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=== Problems with audience member ===
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Instead of following the usual procedure above, the projectionist should, upon the fading out of the ''Courtesy Logo'', simultaneously press the CD button and put the spotlights back up to high. If the delay is due to a large audience and difficulties with selling tickets on time, or seating people, then the projectionist should also turn the slides back on, adjust the masking accordingly and fade the music back up to 3.0.
  
   
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This is caused by a problem amongst the audience that have already entered. The DM will ask you to shut down. To do this, merely pause the playlist on the digital projector (perhaps consider manually closing the dowser if film is on screen) and adjusting the lighting in whatever way the DM has requested.
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In either case, once the delay is over, the projectionist should not play the ''Feature Presentation Logo''. instead, they should go straight into the film (if necessary, after a one slide music fade), adjusting the sound and masking as required upon start-up of the film's sound trailer.
  
   
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Only when this is over and the DM asks you, should you start the playlist playing again (remember to undo whatever changes you have made to the lighting etc.)
 
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Latest revision as of 19:03, 30 November 2019

There are many facets involved in the presentation of a film, prior to the film itself arriving on the screen. At Warwick Student Cinema, there is a full start-up routine that should be followed as closely as possible.

Allowing the Audience into L3

After the setting up of the speakers and other facets of front of house, L3 should be readied for the entrance of the audience. The Duty Manager (DM) will ask the projectionist if they are ready to let the audience into L3, unto which the answer should only be yes if all of the following hold:

1. The slideshow presentation is being projected on screen by the digital projector (play the 'START_UP_2019' playlist).

2. The masking has been set to wide (1.78:1).

3. The spotlights are the only lights on and they are set to high.

Note. 1-3 are automated within the 'START_UP_2019' doremi playlist, with the exception of tripping some of the fluorescents if required.

4. There is music playing in L3 from a CD/Media Server (usually at 3.0, but potentially higher or lower).

5. The corridor light is turned off.

6. There are no issues with the front of house (on-stage) area.

7. A sound and vision check has been undertaken within L3 to ensure that 1-6 are all OK.

Starting the Ads and Trailers

This should be done at the scheduled start time of the film (always!)

At the end of the penultimate slide hit the P3 button. During the final slide fade the music. The play list on the digital projector will then go straight to the sponsors video and continue on through the Ads and Trailers.

Starting-Up the Film

35mm

When the “Feature Presentation” logo fades out (after the last trailer): run film (of reel 1), open the dowser, change over, set masking, and set sound format.

(Note: DTS should never be manually pressed - if your film is in DTS select SR or SRD and the DTS will automatically takeover.)

The projectionist should immediately concentrate on racking and focusing during the sound trailer and certificate. Once these seem OK, you should ensure the lamp in the digital projector has indeed been turned off. This should be followed by another sound and vision check inside L3, still during the opening titles. During the film, monitor the temperature of the digital projector head (via the air exhaust vents), when it is around room temperature the projector head can be turned off.

Digital

Nothing need be done. The film should start after the “Feature Presentation” logo fades out on the playlist.


Shutdown Required

On various occasions, either due to a special screening (such as the sponsored event or The AllNighter), or at particularly busy screenings where the DM has informed the projectionist of the need, it may be necessary to perform a shutdown prior to the start of the film. If this is the case, then all of the above should be performed in exactly the same manner, up until the end of the last trailer.

Due to Busy Showing

35mm Show

Pause the start-up playlist during the 5s of black following the last trailer. Eject the playlist. Select the ‘busy_show_back_to_slides’ playlist and play. Get the CD playing again.

When you want to start the film – end the slides as you would to start KPMG (P3), this will show the ‘Feature Presentation’ Logo. Start the film when this ends.

Digital Show

  1. When initially informed of a shutdown by the DMs:
    1. Load either the "SHUTDOWN_Scope" or "SHUTDOWN_X_Wide" playlist depending on the aspect ratio of the film.
    2. Add in the sound trailer, rating card and feature where their respective placeholders are located.
    3. Double check that there is music playing on the CD player/Media server.
  2. Unless the DMs later cancel the shutdown:
    1. Eject the current playlist during the 2s of black following the last trailer and play the prepared shutdown playlist.
    2. Be ready to press P3 when asked to end the shutdown by the DMs.

Problems with audience member

This is caused by a problem amongst the audience that have already entered. The DM will ask you to shut down. To do this, merely pause the playlist on the digital projector (perhaps consider manually closing the dowser if film is on screen) and adjusting the lighting in whatever way the DM has requested.

Only when this is over and the DM asks you, should you start the playlist playing again (remember to undo whatever changes you have made to the lighting etc.)

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