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The new SMPTE Projection Manual can form the basis of training: http://www.smpte.org/smpte_store/books/

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And it's the most expensive book on the SMPTE bookshelf, to help assure the maintenance of the boutique status of high presentation standards.

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John P. Pytlak, Senior Technical Specialist
Worldwide Technical Services, Entertainment Imaging
Research Labs, Building 69, Room 7525A
Rochester, New York, 14650-1922 USA
Tel: +1 585 477 5325 Cell: +1 585 781 4036 Fax: +1 585 722 7243
e-mail: john.pytlak@kodak.com
Web site: http://www.kodak.com/go/motion

Why is it important for everyone in the company to be on the same page?

1. Knowing what is expected makes the job easier for everyone.

2. Evaluation of job performance is made easier if everyone has an understanding of what is expected and how it is to be accomplished. You will be able to measure performance using set standards.

3. It will be easier to assign operators to other locations, should the need arise, because the operating procedures will be the same in the other locations. This will offer your chain flexability, and be especially helpful if you have to fill a spot quickly- you have someone there who can step in.

4. Makes it much easier to train new people, as people will have an understanding of the way you want things done. If they do not choose to conform, you can save yourself a lot of time when they wash out early. For those who make the grade, you have the assurance, initially anyway, that they will be doing things the way you intend them to be done.

5. It demonstrates to employees that management has expectations and cares about good presentation, or you wouldn't be writing a policy manual in the first place.

Good luck, Bob. I hope some of these points are of use to you. Do keep one thing in mind. This will be your "Bible", so to speak, and it will be important for employees to have a good working knowledge of it, to the point where they should be tested on it from time to time. Additionally, don't be afraid to change something if you find a better way to do something. I'll admit I have found some better ways just being a member of this Website.

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