Notice of closure - Aston Cinema, Birmingham
closure
Letter to Joan Pearson informing her of the closure of the A.B.C. Aston Cinema, Birmingham and her redeployment to the A.B.C. Sparkbrook, Birmingham in July 1969.
The Projection Project
Joan and Bill Pearson's scrap books
The University of Warwick
19/09/2017
Joan Pearson
Bill Pearson
.jpg
English
Image
1969
Single Manning
single manning
Letter from the National Association of Theatre and Kine Employees (N.A.T.K.E.) providing details of the start of single-manning in 1969.
The Projection Project
Joan and Bill Pearson's scrap books
The University of Warwick
19/09/2017
Joan Pearson
Bill Pearson
.jpg
English
Image
1969
Letter of Promotion
promotion
Copy of a letter to Joan Pearson concerning her promotion to the position of co-second projectionist, includes details of wages.
The Projection Project
Joan and Bill Pearson's scrap book.
The University of Warwick
19/09/2017
Joan Pearson
Bill Pearson
.jpg
English
Image
1961
Showing 3-D Films (Joan Pearson)
3-D films
Projectionist Joan Pearson describes the process and problems of showing 3-D films.
The Projection Project
Interview with Joan and Bill Pearson
University of Warwick
21/03/2017
Richard Wallace
Rebecca Harrison
Joan Pearson
Bill Pearson
.mp3
English
Sound recording
1950s
Using platters (Neil Thompson)
platters
Projectionist Neil Thompson describes the process of using a platter (cake stand) projection system.
The Projection Project
Interview with Neil Thompson
The University of Warwick
29/12/2015
Richard Wallace
Neil Thompson
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/3307
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/25181
.mp3
English
Sound recording
interview extract
1980-2014
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Light sources (Neil Thompson)
technological change in light sources
Projectionist Neil Thompson describes the change in lighting technology from fast-burning carbon arc lamps to long-lasting xenon lamps.
The Projection Project
Interview with Neil Thompson
The University of Warwick
29/12/2015
Richard Wallace
Neil Thompson
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/26353
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/3307
.mp3
English
Sound recording
interview extract
1974-1990
Queens Theatre, Northumberland Place, Newcastle upon Tyne
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Arrival of digital (Neil Thompson)
digital transformation
Projectionist Neil Thompson descibes the arrival of digital projection in his cinema, including the timeline of the digital conversion.
The Projection Project
Interview with Neil Thompson
The University of Warwick
29/12/2015
Richard Wallace
Neil Thompson
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/25181
.mp3
English
Sound recording
interview extract
2009-2014
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Checking joins and making-up prints (Phil Fawke)
making-up prints
checking
Projectionist and cinema manager Phil Fawke describes the process of repairing film damage.
The Projection Project
Interview with Phil Fawke
The University of Warwick
09/12/2015
Richard Wallace
Phil Fawke
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/24797
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/48440
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/5886
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/24157
.mp3
English
Sound recording
interview extract
1940-2006
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Arrival of digital (Phil Fawke)
digital projection
Projectionist and cinema manager Phil Fawke describes his experience of the arrival of digital projection, the changes in the number of projectionists over time, getting used to using the digital projector and the benefits of digital on picture quality.
The Projection Project
Interview with Phil Fawke
The University of Warwick
09/12/2015
Richard Wallace
Phil Fawke
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/24157
.mp3
English
Sound recording
interview extract
2000-
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Working as a relief projectionist (Mick Corfield)
working at other cinemas
working with other projectionists
Projectionist and BECTU representative Mick Corfield describes his experiences working as a relief projectionist in a variety of cinemas around the UK.
The Projection Project
Interview with Mick Corfield
The University of Warwick
08/12/2015
Richard Wallace
Mick Corfield
.mp3
English
Sound recording
interview extract
1989-
Digital projection (Mick Corfield)
digital projection
job losses
union business
Projectionist and BECTU representative Mick Corfield describes the moment he knew digital projectors would replace projectionists.
The Projection Project
Interview with Mick Corfield
The University of Warwick
08/12/2015
Richard Wallace
Mick Corfield
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/24153
.mp3
English
Sound recording
interview extract
2005-
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Automation (Mick Corfield)
automation
job losses
Projectionist and BECTU representative Mick Corfield describes is experiences of automated projection systems on the work of projectionists.
The Projection Project
Interview with Mick Corfield
The University of Warwick
08/12/2015
Richard Wallace
Mick Corfield
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/6934
.mp3
English
Sound recording
interview extract
1992-
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Routine as a rewind boy (Mike Williams)
duties as a rewind boy
Projectionist Mike Williams describes his routine as a rewind boy.
The Projection Project
Interview with Mike Williams
The University of Warwick
04/12/2015
Richard Wallace
Mike Williams
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/7970
.mp3
English
Sound recording
interview extract
1956-1964
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Music (Mike Williams)
music in the cinema
Projectionist Mike Williams describes the process of selecting music to be played in the auditorium prior to film screenings.
The Projection Project
Interview with Mike Williams
The University of Warwick
04/12/2015
Richard Wallace
Mike Williams
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/7970
.mp3
English
Sound recording
interview extract
1956-1964
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Mealtimes (Mike Williams)
mealtimes
Projectionist Mike Williams discusses the impact of working routines on mealtimes.
The Projection Project
Interview with Mike Williams
The University of Warwick
04/12/2015
Richard Wallace
Mike Williams
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/7970
.mp3
English
Sound recording
interview extract
1956-1964
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Making-up and breaking-down film prints (Mike Williams)
making-up and breaking-down film prints
Projectionist Mike Williams describes the process of making-up film prints ready for screening and breaking them down once finished.
The Projection Project
Interview with Mike Williams
The University of Warwick
04/12/2015
Richard Wallace
Mike Williams
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/7970
.mp3
English
Sound recording
interview extract
1956-1964
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Jobs around the cinema (Mike Williams)
projectionist duties
accidents
cinema conversion
Projectionist Mike Williams describes the other duties carried out by projectionists outside the projection box including an accident where he fell through the ceiling of the cinema auditorium during a film screening.
The Projection Project
Interview with Mike Williams
The University of Warwick
04/12/2015
Richard Wallace
Mike Williams
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/7970
.mp3
English
Sound recording
interview extract
1956-1964
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Destroying a film print (Mike Williams)
accidents
film damage
Projectionist Mike Williams tells the story of how he accidentally destroyed a print of A Woman in a Dressing Gown.
The Projection Project
Interview with Mike Williams
The University of Warwick
04/12/2015
Richard Wallace
Mike Williams
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/7970
.mp3
English
Sound recording
interview extract
1956-1964
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