Motion Picture Projectionists
Personal Care and Service Occupations- O*NET-SOC code
- 39-3021.00
Set up and operate motion picture projection and related sound reproduction equipment.
- Data source: BLSPublished: 2026-08
Low· relative
LowFour relative bandsVery highGroup-level value
Scale, basis and source
Four relative bands (Low / Moderate / High / Very high)
831 detailed occupations in the BLS Employment Projections table. Assigned per National Employment Matrix (NEM) code, so occupations sharing a NEM code carry the same band
- Data source: AnthropicPublished: 2026-03
0.000
0.000Range of values carried here0.745Scale, basis and source
Observed exposure index, 0–1 as published
Mapped onto O*NET tasks
Published per SOC 2018 occupation; every O*NET occupation with the same SOC 2018 code carries this value
- Data source: ILOPublished: 2025
0.29
0.09Range of values carried here0.70Group-level value
Scale, basis and source
Generative AI exposure index, 0–1 as published
Published per ISCO-08 unit group. Linked to this occupation, wholly or in part, by applying U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics crosswalks (ISCO-08 to 2010 SOC, 2010 SOC to 2018 SOC) as published
What kind of figure this source publishes
The BLS category is a relative rank, not an absolute level, and it is not a first-hand measurement: it groups an occupation's percentile ranks across several published studies into four bands. It is not an employment or wage forecast, not a probability of adoption, and it does not separate automation from augmentation.
Task-level exposure
Show 15 hidden tasks22 rated tasks · 7 tasks with β ≥ 0.5 (31.8%)
β = direct exposure (E1) + 0.5 × exposure when tools are available (E2), per the source repository's definition.
- Source unit: O*NET 27.2 tasks → O*NET 31.0 occupation code
- 5 rated tasks are not in the O*NET 31.0 task list; their scores are kept as published for O*NET 27.2.
- Source
- OpenAI "GPTs are GPTs" exposure rubric
- Release
- gh-main-0471612
- License
- MIT License, Copyright (c) 2024 OpenAI
Values in this tab are predicted labels, not observations. Eloundou et al. (2023) published two rating regimes — human raters and GPT-4 — and the β shown here is derived from the GPT-4 rater basis alone; the same task can take a different value under the other regime. The unit and the meaning differ from the observed shares (%) in the other tabs, so do not place them on the same axis.
| Task (O*NET 27.2) | βE1 + 0.5 × E2 |
|---|---|
Coordinate equipment operation with presentation of supplemental material, such as music, oral commentaries, or sound effects.O*NET Task ID 8046 | 1.0 |
Prepare film inspection reports, attendance sheets, and log books.O*NET Task ID 8048 | 1.0 |
Monitor operations to ensure that standards for sound and image projection quality are met.O*NET Task ID 8030 | 0.5 |
Splice separate film reels, advertisements, and movie trailers together to form a feature-length presentation on one continuous reel.O*NET Task ID 8032 | 0.5 |
Inspect movie films to ensure that they are complete and in good condition.O*NET Task ID 8033 | 0.5 |
Project motion pictures onto back screens for inclusion in scenes within film or stage productions.O*NET Task ID 8043 | 0.5 |
Operate special-effects equipment, such as stereopticons, to project pictures onto screens.O*NET Task ID 8045 | 0.5 |
β = E1 + 0.5 × E2 · E1 = tasks where direct LLM access alone cuts time by at least 50%, E2 = tasks where software built on top of an LLM cuts time by at least 50%. Values take only 0 / 0.5 / 1.0.
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All O*NET 31.0 task statements (17)
All O*NET 31.0 task statements for this occupation (English, as published; task type core or supplemental). Exposure values are not listed here; they are in the table above, next to each task statement as worded in the O*NET version each source used.
| Task (O*NET 31.0) | Type |
|---|---|
| Start projectors and open shutters to project images onto screens. | Core |
| Monitor operations to ensure that standards for sound and image projection quality are met. | Core |
| Operate equipment to show films in a number of theaters simultaneously. | Core |
| Set up and adjust picture projectors and screens to achieve proper size, illumination, and focus of images, and proper volume and tone of sound. | Core |
| Inspect projection equipment prior to operation to ensure proper working order. | Core |
| Perform minor repairs, such as replacing worn sprockets, or notify maintenance personnel of the need for major repairs. | Core |
| Open and close facilities according to rules and schedules. | Core |
| Set up and inspect curtain and screen controls. | Core |
| Coordinate equipment operation with presentation of supplemental material, such as music, oral commentaries, or sound effects. | Core |
| Perform regular maintenance tasks, such as rotating or replacing xenon bulbs, cleaning projectors and lenses, lubricating machinery, and keeping electrical contacts clean and tight. | Core |
| Clean the projection booth. | Core |
| Splice separate film reels, advertisements, and movie trailers together to form a feature-length presentation on one continuous reel. | Supplemental |
| Inspect movie films to ensure that they are complete and in good condition. | Supplemental |
| Observe projector operation to anticipate need to transfer operations from one projector to another. | Supplemental |
| Remove full take-up reels and run film through rewinding machines to rewind projected films so they may be shown again. | Supplemental |
| Install and connect auxiliary equipment, such as microphones, amplifiers, disc playback machines, and lights. | Supplemental |
| Prepare film inspection reports, attendance sheets, and log books. | Supplemental |
1.09/ 3· Robot exposure index
Scale, basis and source
Each physical task is graded 0–3 by the setting in which robots that have been deployed, sold or demonstrated could do it (0 none · 1 purpose-built robot settings such as a fenced machine cell or a bottling line · 2 structured facilities such as a hospital pharmacy or a container port · 3 unstructured settings such as a private home or a construction site), and the grades are averaged by share of working time
Physical tasks among this occupation's O*NET 29.3 tasks
Anthropic estimated the grades and time shares with Claude Opus 5 using web search, as of 2026.
The robot exposure index is a different measure from the AI exposure figures on this site and cannot be added to or compared with them. It does not measure actual adoption or cost, and 0 also covers occupations with no physical tasks.
Tier of each physical task
Robot environment tiers (E0–E3)
E0 noneDetails
Rated not doable by robots that have been deployed, sold or demonstrated, even in a purpose-built setting
E1 purpose-built robot settingsDetails
Rated doable in a setting built around the machine, such as a fenced machine cell or a bottling line
E2 structured facilitiesDetails
Rated doable in a human work facility that an institution keeps to a working standard, such as a hospital pharmacy or a container port
E3 unstructured settingsDetails
Rated doable in a setting that no institution keeps to a working standard, such as a private home or a construction site
Only tasks classified as physical are listed; other tasks have no tier in the source.
| Task (O*NET 29.3) | Robot environment tier |
|---|---|
| Start projectors and open shutters to project images onto screens. | E2 structured facilities |
| Operate equipment to show films in a number of theaters simultaneously. | E2 structured facilities |
| Set up and adjust picture projectors and screens to achieve proper size, illumination, and focus of images, and proper volume and tone of sound. | E2 structured facilities |
| Inspect projection equipment prior to operation to ensure proper working order. | E1 purpose-built robot settings |
| Perform minor repairs, such as replacing worn sprockets, or notify maintenance personnel of the need for major repairs. | E1 purpose-built robot settings |
| Open and close facilities according to rules and schedules. | E1 purpose-built robot settings |
| Set up and inspect curtain and screen controls. | E1 purpose-built robot settings |
| Coordinate equipment operation with presentation of supplemental material, such as music, oral commentaries, or sound effects. | E2 structured facilities |
| Perform regular maintenance tasks, such as rotating or replacing xenon bulbs, cleaning projectors and lenses, lubricating machinery, and keeping electrical contacts clean and tight. | E1 purpose-built robot settings |
| Clean the projection booth. | E1 purpose-built robot settings |
| Splice separate film reels, advertisements, and movie trailers together to form a feature-length presentation on one continuous reel. | E0 none |
| Inspect movie films to ensure that they are complete and in good condition. | E1 purpose-built robot settings |
| Remove full take-up reels and run film through rewinding machines to rewind projected films so they may be shown again. | E1 purpose-built robot settings |
| Install and connect auxiliary equipment, such as microphones, amplifiers, disc playback machines, and lights. | E1 purpose-built robot settings |
Occupation information
Employment outlook (BLS)
- Employment, 2025
- 2K
- Projected employment, 2035
- 1K
- Change (2025–35)
- -6.2%
- Median annual wage, 2025
- $38,270
- Typical education needed for entry
- No formal educational credential
Korea classification links (KSCO)
Links from the current release of the Korea Occupation Direct Crosswalk v1.1, made by AI Changing Work. Relation values are read from the O*NET-SOC occupation side.
| KSCO code | KSCO title | Relation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29372 | 영사기사 | Same scope | confirmed |
Relation and status definitions(kr-direct v1.1)
ILO occupational description
AI Changing Work links the ISCO-08 unit groups below to this occupation by applying the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics crosswalks (2018 SOC to 2010 SOC, 2010 SOC to ISCO-08) as published, without case-by-case selection; each link may be whole or partial.
- ISCO-08 9629Elementary Workers Not Elsewhere Classified
The definition, tasks and examples below are the ILO's description of that unit group, not of this occupation.
This unit group covers elementary workers not classified elsewhere in Major Group 9: Elementary Occupations. For instance, the group includes those who issue and collect parking or admission tickets, provide personal items to patrons or customers in cloakrooms, and assist patrons at entertainment events.
Tasks
- In such cases tasks would include -
- (a) selling admission tickets and passes to patrons at entertainment events or collecting tickets, passes and tags from patrons;
- (b) examining tickets or passes to verify authenticity, using criteria such as colour and date issued;
- (c) guiding patrons to exits or providing other instructions or assistance in case of emergency;
- (d) directing patrons to restrooms, concession stands and telephones;
- (e) directing vehicle drivers to parking spaces;
- (f) patrolling parking areas in order to prevent vehicle damage and vehicle property thefts;
- (g) calculating parking charges and collecting fees from customers;
- (h) assigning dressing room facilities, locker space or clothing containers to patrons of athletic or bathing establishments.
Example occupations
Cloak room attendant · Fairground attendant · Parking attendant · Ticket collector · Usher
Sources: ILO ISCO-08 — details: Credits
ESCO occupational vocabulary
Each entry below is matched to this occupation in the published ESCO-O*NET Crosswalk (version 1, 2022). The match types are that crosswalk's; the wording is AI Changing Work's.
- projectionistESCO 3521.1.6Same scope
Projectionists operate and maintain projection equipment in cinema theatres. They inspect the movie films before loading them into the projector. Projectionist make sure that everything runs smoothly during the projection of the movie. They also are responsible for the proper storage of movie films.
- video operatorESCO 3521.1.12This occupation is broader
Video operators control the (projected) images of a performance based on the artistic or creative concept, in interaction with the performers. Their work is influenced by and influences the results of other operators. Therefore, the operators work closely together with the designers, operators and performers. Video operators prepare media fragments, supervise the setup, steer the technical crew, program the equipment and operate the video system. Their work is based on plans, instructions and other documentation.
- video technicianESCO 3521.1.13Overlapping, not the same
Video technicians set up, prepare, check and maintain equipment in order to provide optimal projected image quality for a live performance. They cooperate with road crew to unload, set up and operate video equipment and instruments.
Source: European Commission, DG EMPL — ESCO API 2026-08-08 (bridge v1.2.1)
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France classification links (ROME)
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| ROME code | ROME title (French) | Relation |
|---|---|---|
| E1204 | Technicien / Technicienne d'exploitation cinématographique | Same scopeprovisional |
| E1213 | Responsable technique de la projection | Related, not a matchprovisional |
Source: France Travail — Répertoire Opérationnel des Métiers et des Emplois (ROME 4.0), version 61, last updated 15 June 2026 (https://www.data.gouv.fr/datasets/repertoire-operationnel-des-metiers-et-des-emplois-rome). Licence Ouverte 2.0.
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Spain classification links (CNO-11)
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| CNO-11 code | CNO-11 title (Spanish) | Relation |
|---|---|---|
| 3831 | Técnicos de grabación audiovisual | This occupation is narrowerprovisional |
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), National Classification of Occupations 2011 (CNO-11, Royal Decree 1591/2010) — www.ine.es · Licensed CC BY 4.0. CNO-11 codes and Spanish titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not an INE correspondence.
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Germany classification links (KldB)
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| KldB code | KldB title (German) | Relation |
|---|---|---|
| 94522 | Berufe in der Kameratechnik - fachlich ausgerichtete Tätigkeiten | This occupation is narrowerprovisional |
Source: © Statistik der Bundesagentur für Arbeit — Klassifikation der Berufe 2010 – überarbeitete Fassung 2020, https://statistik.arbeitsagentur.de. KldB codes and titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own mapping (eigene Zuordnung) and are not a Bundesagentur für Arbeit correspondence.
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Japan classification links (JSCO)
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| JSCO code | JSCO title (Japanese) | Relation |
|---|---|---|
| 592 | 生産類似作業従事者 | This occupation is narrowerprovisional |
Source: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC), Japan Standard Occupational Classification (Dec. 2009, MIC Notification No. 555). JSCO codes and Japanese titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not a MIC correspondence.
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