Projectionists Meeting @ 2012-11-26 18:10:00
Monday 26/11/12 (Autumn week 9) 18:10 SSL
1. Welcome and Apologies for Absence
Present: Enrik N (Chair), Fergus C, Georgie R, Neil A, Sam K, Max H, Yeng S, Tim G, Andy M
Apologies: Ed M, Rob G, R. H, Jacqui B
2. Technical Officer’s Report
A new cable is required for P3 in order to hopefully fix the hissing in the surrounds during digital films.
New sound trailers are needed so many have to buy more. Tim G said that some new ones should still be in the sound trailers box.
Rob was looking into organising a trip to Bradford Media Museum and wanted to see what the level of interest in this was. There was a lot of interest shown.
A Tech Day needs to happen, hopefully before the start of next term. SA technician may be required too for a few bits and pieces. The things that need fixing are:
- Unifying the masking setting for P3 and P1/P2
- Racking on P3 needs to be centred
- Oil change for P1/P2 (though could possibly be done by us)
- The ‘High’ lights button on the P1 control box is not working and needs fixing
Rob was happy to report that Ilight now works fine!
3. Training
Enrik informed everyone that Alex P successfully qualified on the showing of The Expendables 2 on Friday. Though Alex was not present, congratulations were still given.
Similarly, Alex T completed her Snaps Test on Saturday; congratulations were still given though she was not present.
Kay C requires her ATS2. Enrik will try to arrange this for the weekend.
Sidney B required his ATS1. Georgie said that she could do it during/after her digital show with him on Tuesday.
4. Projection Procedure Changes/Discussion
Enrik would like to remind everyone of the minor changes that have happened to the making-up booklet (which is now being used). Shamelessly stolen from the Autumn Week 1 meeting minutes:
Above ‘Curtain Cue’ and ‘Last Thing on Screen’ at the bottom of the first page there is a new row named ‘Credits’. In this, the projectionist making up will write in what type of credits are on the film (e.g. white text & black background, or, orange text and moving picture throughout, etc.).
Also, the empty row below the film/aspect/sound information has gone. In order to indicate what is on the film, projectionists will now simply circle the relevant film format and aspect ratio. As for the sound format: any found on the print will be underlined and the one chosen to project with will be circled.
When a projectionist is doing a digital show, they need to make sure that the compressor is off so it doesn’t go start half way through the film.
The changeover shutter on P1 has been morphed again. Projectionists are reminded to make sure they close the dowser first before they stop the projector and to do this as soon as possible after a changeover.
5. Time and Date of next meeting
The next meeting shall be on 3rd December 2012 at 18:10 in the SSL.
6. AOB
Rob M
- There will my birthday meal on Monday 3rd December at Bella Italia in Coventry. We shall be leaving to catch the bus straight after the Proj Meeting and everyone is welcome to attend!
Meeting Ended at 18:53