Movie Projectionist how-to

How to Ingest a Digital Movie

Ingest gets movies ready.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Ingest gets movies ready. In short: receive; ingest; load, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Receive the drive or download.

  2. Ingest to the server.

  3. Load the KDM.

  4. Check validity dates.

  5. Build a playlist.

  6. Test play.

Safety reminders for movie projectionists

  • Follow electrical safety
  • Handle lamps carefully
  • Keep booths clear
  • Follow fire rules

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