Difference between revisions of "ImprovingPresentation"
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*Start each show with a determination to do the show the best you can. |
*Start each show with a determination to do the show the best you can. |
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| − | *Before starting the show read the notes in the making up book |
+ | *Before starting the show read the notes in the making up book. |
| − | *Before lacing read the masking tape |
+ | *Before lacing read the masking tape. |
| − | *Before lacing check the leader is the correct way round & spliced the correct way round, and check the leader to ensure that it is the correct reel of the correct film. |
+ | *Before lacing check the leader is the correct way round & spliced the correct way round, and check the leader to ensure that it is the correct reel of the correct film. Check as far as the splice between the leader and the real of film and look so see that the splice is good and that the splice is in rack (soundtrack should meet soundtrack). |
| − | *Once you've finished lacing, walk away from the projector take 10 sec, come back and check your lacing |
+ | *Once you've finished lacing, walk away from the projector take 10 sec, come back and check your lacing. This means checking lacing thoroughly from start to finish. |
| − | *Before starting / changeover check your lacing again |
+ | *Before starting / changeover check your lacing again. |
*When checking your lacing talk your self through the film path '''aloud''' |
*When checking your lacing talk your self through the film path '''aloud''' |
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| − | *After changing over, stay with the projector for 5 mins |
+ | *After changing over, stay with the projector for 5 mins. Make fine adjustments of focus or racking if it is necessary. |
*Remain down the other end to rewind the film for the minimum amount of time possible. The rest of the time, remain near the projectors, watching the show. |
*Remain down the other end to rewind the film for the minimum amount of time possible. The rest of the time, remain near the projectors, watching the show. |
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| − | *Do not do trailer changes or repair reels during a show |
+ | *Do not do trailer changes or repair reels during a show. |
| + | *Pay attention to sound. Ensure that lip-sync is good and that there are not continual artifacts present as a result of a particular soundtrack failing, if there are try and select a different appropriate soundtrack if possible. |
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Revision as of 12:38, 17 October 2006
Improving Projection Presentation
Here is an opportunity for people to suggest ways of improving projection presentation. Please feel free to add or edit any other ideas.
The Commandments
These commandments are to be followed religously until the end of october
- Start each show with a determination to do the show the best you can.
- Before starting the show read the notes in the making up book.
- Before lacing read the masking tape.
- Before lacing check the leader is the correct way round & spliced the correct way round, and check the leader to ensure that it is the correct reel of the correct film. Check as far as the splice between the leader and the real of film and look so see that the splice is good and that the splice is in rack (soundtrack should meet soundtrack).
- Once you've finished lacing, walk away from the projector take 10 sec, come back and check your lacing. This means checking lacing thoroughly from start to finish.
- Before starting / changeover check your lacing again.
- When checking your lacing talk your self through the film path aloud
- After changing over, stay with the projector for 5 mins. Make fine adjustments of focus or racking if it is necessary.
- Remain down the other end to rewind the film for the minimum amount of time possible. The rest of the time, remain near the projectors, watching the show.
- Do not do trailer changes or repair reels during a show.
- Pay attention to sound. Ensure that lip-sync is good and that there are not continual artifacts present as a result of a particular soundtrack failing, if there are try and select a different appropriate soundtrack if possible.
