General
Below there are three manuals available, both of which are available in either html or pdf formats. The manuals were written by me while I was at Loughborough University. The projectionist’s manual has been shown to a number of people in the industry, including projectionists who have thought that it was very good. While the manuals are specific to the student cinema at Loughborough (Flix – Loughborough Student Cinema) many of the preciples and concepts explained can be used in a wider context.
To view a manual click on the relievant format:
- The projectionist’s manual (pdf) (html) (plain version)(zip)
- The Splicing Manual (pdf) (checklist.pdf)
- The Sound System (pdf)
Both the Film Tech and Film Center websites provide a large number of technical manuals. The Film Center provide a large number which are also available to buy on CDROM. If you want details of a specific projector then these are the two sites to have a look at.
Projectionist Manual Links
Below are a number of links I have found relating to Projectionist Manuals, as I have surfed the Internet. If you have a projectinoist manual you would like included then just email me
Facts About Projection (Third edition) – This is a fantastic little training video about projection from 1975, but is still relevant today and nicely explains how projectors work. The only down side is that it mainly focuses on 16mm film.
Film Center – this is a great site, containing lots and lots of information. Everything from manuals, to charts, parts, screens, film collecting and more. Worth looking at.
Film-Tech – considered to be one of the best technical websites on the net, it provides discussions forums and a huge number of manuals, available to download.
Jessops instruction manual site – This site has 1000’s of manuals available to download, some relating to cameras, some to cine cameras and some for projectors.
KiwiCareers – Cinema Projectionist – career information provided by Kiwi Careers service, and provides lots of detailed information about the role
LnL Website – Provides some good basic information about being a projectionist
Problems of a Projectionist – Lewis M. Townsend, Projection Engineer, Eastman Theatre and Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester talks about some of the problems that a projectionist may experience.
Projection Training – The purpose of this site is to provide a one-stop-shop for anyone who wants to find out about a career in cinema projection, information relating to the operation and maintenance of projection equipment and training available for both new and experienced projectionists.
Projectionist Certificate – details of the BKSTS/CEA Projectionist Certificate
Projectionist Manual compiled and edited by Steve Mahofski – Steve Mahofski compiled this manaual working as a manager projectionist in Pittsburgh
Projectionists Guide – written for York Student Cinema at the University og York.
Projectionists Guide – this is the guide for the York Student Cinema, at the University of York
Sound Recording and Reproduction (Sound on Film) (Video) (External) – Explains the mysteries of sound recording on film. 1943
The 16mm Motion Picture Projector: Operating Techniques (Video) – Training film for military projectionists from 1961.
The Advanced Projection Manual – The Advanced Projection Manual is designed to provide cinema engineers and projectionists with the necessary technical know-how and hands-on advice so that classic films can be presented the way they were intended to be presented, without compromises with regard to image or sound. Among the core topics are film and sound formats, 70mm film projection and 3-D film projection. The book also includes an introduction to electronic and digital projection technologies.
The Projectionists Story – An interview with Robert Simms by Stephen Nuttall
The RCA 16mm Sound Projector (Video) (External) – Invisible white-gloved hands demonstrate the operation of the RCA 16mm sound projector, ca 1958.
Threading the 16mm Projector ca 1950s – How-to film produced to ensure quality shows and prevent destruction of films. (Video) (External)
Tony Whitmore Projectionist Manual – A very informative article in PDF
Kinotehnik has a great range of digital cinema manuals.
Change Overs
For details on Change Overs – what they are, why they exist and other information click here
Training Videos
There are a whole range of training videos available online, especially YouTube. Below are a selection of them:
Lamp alignment NEC NC series digital projectors – EN
How to change the OSRAM XBO lamp on NEC digital cinema projectors
Lamp Replacement: NEC NC1200C/NC2000C Projector series
Digital Cinema Projector How-to
Xenon Projection – CDXL Lamp Replacement Procedure Video
Lamp alignment Christie CP-4230 digital projector – CN (in Chinese but understanable in English)
Christie CP2220 Filter Exchange
Christie CineLife+ RemoteUI
How to wash your Christie cinema projector air filters
How to change the OSRAM XBO lamp on Christie digital cinema projectors
How to clean the filters of your cinema projector
How to check the cooling liquid level
How to swap 3 HDD on ICMP
How to clena the lens of your cinema projector
How to use the Play SPL Now feature on Barco’s ICMP
How to Collect Diagnostic Package?
How to reboot your ICMP
How to start up your cinema projector
How to reboot your cinema projector
How to reboot your cinema projector
How does the Barco Series 4 user interface work?
SP2K-S Product Architecture
How to change the OSRAM XBO lamp on Barco digital cinema projectors
Barco Series 4: smooth install, modular design
How to replace the Philips digital cinema lamp for Barco digital projector – EN
How to change the OSRAM XBO lamp on Barco digital cinema projectors
LAMP SPECIFIC
Discoloration of Lamp/Base (for a Christie projector)
Low light output of a XBO lamp (for a NEC projector)
No ignition of a XBO lamp (for a NEC projector)
No ignition of a XBO lamp (for a Barco projector)
Flicker of a XBO lamp (for a Barco projector)
Flicker of a XBO lamp (for a NEC projector)
Flicker of a XBO lamp (for a Christie projector)
General Videos of Use/Interest
HOW CINEMAS WORK – GETTING A DIGITAL MOVIE (DCP) ON SCREEN AT THE COURTYARD CINEMA, HEREFORD
DCPs: How Movies are Formatted for the Theater – Video Tech Explained
What is a Digital Cinema Package? DCP Creation in Premiere & Davinci
DCP for Free – Making DCP for film festivals and theaters
DCP Creation with DaVinci Resolve Studio
UPDATE – Movie theater export to DCP in Adobe Premiere Pro
From Pro Tools to DCP: How to create files for cinema playback
Aspect ratios explained | How do aspect ratios work? | Why do some movies and shows have black bars
Why Are There So Many Movie Theater Formats? | Movies Insider
The Incredible Process of How a GIANT 70mm IMAX Film is Played
HOW CINEMAS WORK – IMAX 70mm OPPENHEIMER FROM THE PROJECTION BOX, BFI IMAX
Changing Bulbs in an IMAX Projector
Film Types (70mm, 35mm, 16mm, 8mm)
How Do Projectors Work?
Laser Projectors as Fast As Possible
How DLP projector technology works
#IMAX #70mm #Film #Projector #POV Film Thread & Run @The Maritime Aquarium
Part 1 of 2 – How to Install your Doremi Digital Cinema Server Tutorial
Part 2 of 2 – How to Install your Doremi Digital Cinema Server Tutorial
How to play 2D content on 3D channel on Doremi server
DCP2000/DCP 2K4 – Creating intermission playlist
SERVER IMS2000 Ingesting a KDM from a Computer
SERVER DCP, IMB ShowVault Hard Drive Replacement
How to export CPL on doremi server to external device
Doremi Server Ingest A Moment in Projection
How to clear orphan assets aka disk clean up on doremi server
How to set up ingest from NAS or LMS on doremi cinema server
Dolby Server Disk Clean Up
SERVER DCP, IMB ShowVault CineLister Intermission
Lamp replacement NEC NC Series digital projectors – EN
Doremi DCP-2K4 Digital Cinema Server Overview Tutorial
How to set up ingest from NAS or LMS on doremi cinema server
SERVER IMS3000 Web UI Overview Part 1
How to set up the Macro Editor: Automation Cues on the Doremi Digital Cinema Server
Theatre Projector turn on and shut down
SERVER IMS1000 Connection to CP850
Control: Dolby CP750
GDC server control
Control: IMS3000 built in sound processor
Barco Series 2 control
Control: Dolby CP750
Control: Dolby IMS
Control: Series 3 and 4 Christie projector
A look inside a LASER digital cinema projector : NEC NC1100L
Christie CP2220 매리지(Marriage)
Ingest Key into GDC SR1000 Cinema Server HD 720p
Ingest Movie file into GDC SR1000 Cinema Server
Building show GDC SR1000 Cinema Server HD 720p
Schedule Playlist Playback GDC SR1000 Cinema Server HD 720p
Shutting Down GDC SR1000 Cinema Server HD 720p
GDC Server Training – Adding Automation Cues
GDC Training Videos
https://www.youtube.com/@GDCTechnologyLimited/search?query=training
3. GDC TMS-2000 Training – Ingesting Content
4. GDC TMS-2000 Training – Managing Content
5. GDC TMS-2000 Training – Creating an SPL
25. [SPANISH SUB] GDC Server Training – SX-3000 Identifying Failing Drives
24.[SPANISH SUB] GDC Server Training – SX-3000 Using the HDMI Input
21. [SPANISH SUB] GDC Server Training – SX-3000 Hardware Installation
19. [SPANISH SUB] GDC Server Training – Using the Recovery Console
18. [SPANISH SUB] GDC Server Training – Network Configuration
16. [SPANISH SUB] GDC Server Training – Exporting Server Logs
GDC Boutique Cinema Package
Robert W. Paul 3-slot mechanism 35mm film projector 1900
Cinema Solution and Support
https://www.youtube.com/@cinemasolutionandsupport1953/videos
Vimeo Videos
SERVER IMS3000 Web UI Overview – Part 2 from Dolby Cinema Support on Vimeo.
Dolby Did You Know? IMS3000 Server Control App from Dolby Cinema Support on Vimeo.
Dolby "Did You Know?" Center Channel Bypass from Dolby Cinema Support on Vimeo.
Dolby "Did You Know?" IMS3000 Quick Ingest from Dolby Cinema Support on Vimeo.
Dolby "Did You Know?" Training Tools from Dolby Cinema Support on Vimeo.
Dolby "Did You Know?" IMS3000 4k 60fps Playback from Dolby Cinema Support on Vimeo.
Dolby "Did You Know?" Log Analyzer from Dolby Cinema Support on Vimeo.
Upgrading from a CP750 to a CP950 and Troubleshooting Training from Dolby Cinema Support on Vimeo.
Netmap Editor (Doremi TMS) from Dolby Cinema Support on Vimeo.
Сервер IMS2000: NAS Manager from Dolby Cinema Support on Vimeo.
Dolby Cinema Processor CP950 Web User Interface from Dolby Cinema Support on Vimeo.
Dolby Cinema Processor CP950 Web User Interface Detailed Alerting from Dolby Cinema Support on Vimeo.
Dolby Cinema Processor CP950 Overview from Dolby Cinema Support on Vimeo.
Dolby IMS3000 Webinar from Dolby Cinema Support on Vimeo.
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