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Author Topic: Could this vintage Century Booth Run? Mark Gulbrandsen Resident Trollmaster Posts: 16657 From: Music City Registered: Jun 99 posted 08-15-2006 07:37 AM                     Na, I would definately platter this place. No projectionist is needed and it drastically lowers the day to day operating expense. I service MANY houses just like this one through out the west and I can assure you that none of them could exist without a platter in the booth. Make up and tear down is really no big deal especially if they go 1st run. Mark  |  IP: Logged Scott Norwood Film God Posts: 8146 From: Boston, MA. USA (1774.21 miles northeast of Dallas) Registered: Jun 99 posted 08-15-2006 07:50 AM                        I'm with Paul: keep the heads, get new lamphouses and lenses, and install a new sound system. The heads are fine and will probably run for decades with proper lubrication. I don't like the idea of a single-screen house without a second projector. If you have space and want to add a platter, that's fine (just get a good quality platter, not a POS), but make sure that the both machines are fully operational. You don't want to have to cancel a show because the (only) rectifier or platter is fried. Also, I don't like the manager-operator idea. There should be someone who is solely responsible for film presentation whenever films are being shown. Not some manager who threads the machine, sets a timer, and doesn't return to the booth (or look at the screen) until the show is over. Oh, and get a good quality Harkness screen. It's not that expensive, but a good screen will make a significant contribution to image quality. Don't forget quality masking and screen curtains, too!  |  IP: Logged Louis Bornwasser Film God Posts: 4441 From: prospect ky usa Registered: Mar 2005 posted 08-15-2006 11:20 AM                        Economic viability is the only ingredient for a one screen small town theatre. Reliability and quality are the only items on the adgenda. What would I do if it were mine? Easy: 2 JJ's with 70mm and full 6 track, along with a platter for "everyday" usage. It would look authentic, but wouldn't be. Louis  |  IP: Logged

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