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Posted by Ian Price (Member # 14) on 12-14-1999, 03:52 PM:
 
OK so my business partner has asked me to compile a list of booth supplys for our 5-plex that we are taking over. I have done this in the past but I thought it would be fun to get all of your input on this.

I'll start it off with one bottle of Film-Guard to go with the existing Christie film cleaner. I guess I'll need to order media. What kind should I get?

Please list other booth supplys you think I need. I'll post my order list in a couple of days.

Thanks
 

Posted by Rick Long (Member # 213) on 12-14-1999, 05:16 PM:
 
Obviously booth-running supplies such as splicing tape, automation cue tape, spare xenon and exciter lamps, motor-drive belts should be considered.

Here in Ontario I come across booths with a bare minimum of supplies (I had to deliver a motor-drive belt, recently), and some that are better stocked than our shop (almost rivalling the contents of the trunk of my car).

If working for a single chain, some technicians seize the chance to play "Robin Hood", and redistribute some of these supplies to more needy theatres.
 

Posted by Ken Layton (Member # 133) on 12-14-1999, 05:37 PM:
 
Projector oil and grease.
Lens fluid and lens tissue.
Paper towels.
Fast Orange hand cleaner (cleans the grease right off your hands.
Q-tips.
Alcohol.
Lighter fluid (for cleaning the sticky off your splicers).
Platter deck light bulbs.
Mylar leader.
Neumade splicing tape.
Toothbrushes.
1" wide paint brush for cleaning projector.
Can of air (Dust-Off).
Diodes for power supplies.
Indicator lamps for your automation.
Drive belts/tires for platters/makeup tables.
Flashlights and batteries.
Refill supplies for the First Aid Kit (required in some communities).
Sharpie marking pens.



 

Posted by Joe Redifer (Member # 3) on 12-14-1999, 07:36 PM:
 
Don't forget:

-Permacel white paper tape (for marking film, etc...)
-An actual splicer
-Platter covers (Speco)
-Shop rags for each projector
-Small trash can by each projector (nice but not necessary)
-Magnets to post schedules on each lamphouse
-70 foot leader! Any less is uncivilized!
-RP40.
-Tools

 

Posted by Ken Layton (Member # 133) on 12-14-1999, 08:37 PM:
 
Buzz Track and Dolby tone test loops as well as any digital test loops if needed.


 

Posted by William Hooper (Member # 71) on 12-14-1999, 10:27 PM:
 
Stick-A-Poos !


 

Posted by Jim Ziegler (Member # 86) on 12-14-1999, 11:13 PM:
 
Remeber, no booth is complete without a fully stocked wet bar...


 

Posted by Joe Redifer (Member # 3) on 12-15-1999, 01:44 AM:
 
I almost forgot!

-Pillows and a blanket, since all projectionists are lazy bums
-Television, so the projectionist has something to do (while doing nothing for 2 hours when shows are running)
-Toilet paper rolls. They make great media pads when running IMAX thru FilmGuard.
-Telephone, to constantly call Telluride at managers' expense (inside joke)
-Complete set of Star Wars action figures (This will make Lucas like you enough to give you a complimentary THX Certification, without all of the hassle and inconvenience of properly setting up the auditorium.)
-Computer, to play solitaire on all day and occasionally access porn on the net.

Hope that helps!
 

Posted by Gordon McLeod (Member # 33) on 12-15-1999, 11:19 AM:
 
No theatre would be complete with out a T1 line to Film-Tech.com
I preferr the Marble/ CPi splicing tape from JackRoe in the UK
spare relays for the automation and diode pegs if it is a pegboard automation
Spare powersupply and preamp card for whatever processors are installed
 
Posted by John Walsh (Member # 168) on 12-15-1999, 11:23 AM:
 
Microwave Oven
Lazy-Boy chair (with the vibrating option)
General Electric 50mm Rotary Cannon pointing at the booth door connected to a 'booth idiot' detector. "Danger, Will Robinson! Alien gasses from booth idiot detected!"


Gate/trap bands
Pad roller springs
Belts for projector (if used)
"Special" hardware (like thumbscrews) that could get lost and shut you down (like the thumbscrews for the shutter cover on a Simplex.)
Fuses (take a moment to find what fuses are actually used, rather than just buying a bunch)
That bulb Dolby digital uses
Lens brush
If you use circuit breakers to turn equipment on/off - one spare of whatever amperage they are.

Gigantic clock, you can see from anywhere.

Buying and leaving tools in a booth depends on who will be allowed in. I never saw tools disappear faster than from a booth. I like to leave a really cheap screwdriver and pliers next to each machine. People are more likely to fix that loose screw if the tools are right there.

Tell us what kind of equipment you have, and everyone here will tell you what breaks alot on that particular equipment.

Of course, if you were to buy all the (real) stuff listed so far, you'd have no money left!
 

Posted by Ian Price (Member # 14) on 12-15-1999, 12:21 PM:
 
Thanks Guys,

I will also need 6 7,000 foot reels
a couple of plastic 2,000 foot reels for rewind
a split reel
a trailer flange
4 more film cleaners, w/ brackets
I may need to buy or make a new make up table
film clamps

I will need to see what is left in the theatre when we take it over. We take over on January 3rd. We will be showing our first film by the 15th. We will keep you informed of the challange of opening a theatre of our own.
 

Posted by Andy Davis (Member # 262) on 12-15-1999, 01:18 PM:
 
I noticed you have film clamps on your list. Just be careful who you let use them. At my old theatre, the platters got so badly scratched that the engineer ended up stealing the clamps right out of the tool cabinet and tossed them in the trash.
 
Posted by Scott Norwood (Member # 30) on 12-15-1999, 03:23 PM:
 
I liked having Goldberg 2000' house reels around for film inspection and one-time-only shows...just make sure that you get some that aren't bent.

It's also good to have a few really cheap shipping reels that you don't mind using to replace reels that get damaged in shipment.

A big clock is important...get one that runs on AC power rather than batteries.

I liked having a handcrank rewind bench in the booth as well as a motorized one, but maybe I'm just crazy.

Umm...let's see...what else: tape that doesn't leave gunk on the film, sharpies, small pads of paper, alligator clips (yes, these have saved me on a few nights!), spare exciter lamps, lens paper, reel cabinets, splicing tape, naptha (grease solvent), projector cleaning supplies, telephone, etc. Pretty much all the stuff that's been mentioned here.
 
Posted by Brad Miller (Member # 2) on 12-15-1999, 03:54 PM:
 
Wow. 11 replies and NO ONE has mentioned WD-40 and duct tape yet!!!

Seriously, what is the equipment list (projectors, platters, lamphouses, automation)? Also, did anyone mention diodes yet? Another must is a minimum of 2 splicers. Never know when that yahoo will leave your only splicer on a platter and then go to thread...launching it!

 

Posted by Ky Boyd (Member # 23) on 12-16-1999, 11:06 PM:
 
Ok Brad, you asked for a list, here it is, auditorium by auditorium. So do I win the record for longest post to date??


Aud #1 - 288 Seats
Simplex 1050 Projector
Flat Lens - Kollimorgan
Scope Lens - Kollimorgan
Sound Head - 5 Star (needs reverse scan kit)
Console - Strong Super Highlite 3000W -
Platter - Speco - LP-270
Dimmer - Cinema Film
Automation - Strong SPA-7
Digital Processor - DTS (original issue unit)
Cinema Processor - Dolby CP65 w/SR -
Amps - 4 QSC 1400
Monitor - Compnent Engineering MS-100
Screen -
Manual Side Masking -
Stage Speakers 3 - brand unknown -
Surrounds - 8 Boston Acoustic -
No sub-woofer
Seats - Seating Concepts (Contour, I think) - 288
Wireless Microphone

Auditorium #2 238 Seats
Projector - Simplex 1050
Flat Lens - brand unknown
Scope Lens - brand unknown
Sound Head - Simplex 5 Star (needs reverse scan kit)
Console - Strong X-90 2000W
Platter - Speco LP-270
Dimmer - unknown -
Automation - Strong - SPA-7
No digital processor
Cinema Processor - Ultra Stereo - JS5/95 -
Amps - 2 - BGW 7500T -
Monitor - Component Eng. MS-55
Screen
Masking - Manual Side Pull
Stage speakers - brand unknown - 3
Surrounds - JBL - 8330 - 8
Seats - very old rockers in ugly brown fabric, dirty - 238
CD Player - Sony 5 disc -

Aud #3 - 161 Seats
Projector - Simplex 2000 -
Flat lens - unknown Japanese make
Scope lens - unknown Japanese make
Sound Head - Simplex 5 Star needs reverse scan kit
Console - Strong X-90 2000W
Platter -Speco LP-270
Dimmer - unknown brand
Automation - Strong SPA-7
No digital processor
Cinema Processor - Dolby CP50 w/o SR Cards -
Amps - 2 QSC 1400
Montior brand unknown - model M400
Screen
Masking - manual side pull -
Stage speakers - brand unknown - 3 -
no sub woofer
Surrounds - Boston Acoustic - 8
Seats - Seating Concepts (again, Contours), 161
CD Player - Sony 5 disc

Auditorium #4 - 112 Seats
Projector - very old Simplex XL
Flat lens - unknown brand
Scope Lens - Cine Navitar
Sound Head - Simplex SH1007 (also very old - needs reverse scan)
Console - Christie Xenolite H90 lamphouse and rectifier on pedestal -
Platter - Speco - LP-270
Dimmer - Xetrol IV
Automation - Hightec - HDT11
No digital
Sound Processor - Kelmar - in glorious mono
Amplifier - Kelmar - AA7000
Monitor - brand unknown
Screen
Masking - manual side pull
Stage speaker - brand unknown - 1
Seats - Seating Concept Contours - 112

Auditorium #5 - 126 seats
Projector - Simplex XL -RP1002 (same vintage as one in #4)
Flat lens - brand unknown
Scope Lens - Kowa - 0
Sound Head - Simplex SH - (same vintage as #4 and surprise, surprise - needs reverse scan)
Console - Christie Xenolite H20 lamphouse and rectifier on pedestal -
Platter - Speco LP-270
Dimmer - Xetrol IV
Automation - HighTec - HTDII
No digital
Sound Processor - Kelmar - (more glorious mono)
Amp - Kelmar -AA7000
Monitor - brand unknown
Screen
Masking - side pull, manual
Stage speaker - brand unknown
Seats - Seating concepts - Contours - 126 -


Other Stuff:
Rewind Bench
Rewinds - Teco
Platter MUT - Speco LP-271 - 2 -
Trailer cabinet
Storage cabinet
Film Cleaner - Christie FC-1
6,000 Foot Reels - 7

Before all you hot shots jump all over us, know that we plan to do some upgrading (auds 1 & 2 - dolby digital, aud 3 - dts, auds 4 & 5 to SR) and replace some lenses during our first six months

Thanks to everyone for their input to this topic so far. Ky


 

Posted by Will Kutler (Member # 770) on 06-25-2001, 06:45 PM:
 
My old theater was a 20 plex with 2 booths. In each booth I installed a tool shadow-board, and advised our G-M about which tools to buy. As an F.A.A. Aircraft Mechanic, and a Machinist, I can definately attest to quality tools making a difference! Craftsman tools will suffice. Socket set, combination wrenches, T-handle Allen Wrenches, multi-meter, rubber mallet, Pana-Vice, assorted jewlers pliers, screwdriver set, jewlers files, jewlers screwdrivers, inspection mirror, telescoping magnet, speciality tools recommended by equipment manufacturer, light meter, silent oilless air compressor,bubble level, platter timer, shop-vacume cleaner, proper safety gear for changing Xenon Bulbs, grease gun for Xenon exhaust fan bearings, and I am probably forgetting some stuff!

Each projector was stocked with a dry erase board containing all necessary film info. each screen also had small trash can, lens cleaner/tissue, paper towels and flashlights. Each Projectionist was also issued a Mini-MagLight. We also used multi-channeled radios for communication, and also had a phone in each booth.

Dont forget Proper fire safety gear and First-Aide kits, and make sure you are in full compliance if running Nitrate Film!

Spare projector parts and servicing equipment. Technical Publications. There are also som nice Projectinist Trouble-shooting Charts that are offered by equipment manufacturers that can be hung up in the booth. Ask John P.! Each of our screens also had a film interuption log and projector problem log, and we also had a shift turn-over/log book. We also had a dry erase calander to note special screenings, film-opening dates, etc. Not to mention a lot of the other serious supplies mentioned in this post.
 

Posted by John Pytlak (Member # 331) on 06-26-2001, 02:54 PM:
 
Will Kutler said: "Technical Publications. There are also som nice Projectinist Trouble-shooting Charts that are offered by equipment manufacturers that can be hung up in the booth. Ask John P."

Kodak's Cinema Notes has published "Projection Troubleshooting Guides" (Publication H-332) in past issues of Kodak Cinema Notes (Film Notes for Reel People):
http://www.kodak.com/US/en/motion/newsletters/reel/december98/projection.shtml
http://www.kodak.com/country/US/en/motion/newsletters/reel/spring98/projection.shtml

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John P. Pytlak, Senior Technical Specialist
Worldwide Technical Services, Entertainment Imaging
Eastman Kodak Company
Research Labs, Building 69, Room 7419
Rochester, New York, 14650-1922 USA
Tel: 716-477-5325 Cell: 716-781-4036 Fax: 716-722-7243
E-Mail: john.pytlak@kodak.com
Web site: http://www.kodak.com/go/motion


 

Posted by Bill Enos (Member # 440) on 06-28-2001, 08:29 AM:
 
Ken, is that alcohol for the projectionist or cleaning?
 




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