NPP Projection Blog

Since Blogger isn't sending these out automatically we should copy/paste them into an email. Recipients should be myself, William, Jess, and Matthew. To do this evening/ was completed: Presentation Issues: Preshow Clips/Playlist: Built new playlists for All Ages features with the updated trailer pack. Since there is already and Adult pack for the Summer of Soul opening on Thursday there's no need for a new one until Black Widow opens. I built the trailer pack for next Thursday (7/8) but I'm holding off on building/scheduling the corresponding SPL's until this Thursday (7/1) when some out of date SPL's can be deleted, to avoid having too many multiples of the first run playlists. Scheduled Friday 7/2 through Wednesday 7/7. Trailer Updates: I swapped the Minions trailer for Jungle Cruise in the new All Ages trailer pack because its release date is sooner. Special Events/ AV set up: Ordering/Receiving (posters & trailers): We still have not received the Werewol...

To do this evening/ was completed: Built playlist for Boss Baby: Family Business for 7/1 and added a new all ages trailer pack to it. Presentation Issues: Preshow Clips/Playlist: Trailer Updates: Special Events/ AV set up: Ordering/Receiving (posters & trailers): Noticed we never received a poster for Werewolves Within . Ordering/Receiving (content): Outgoing/Shipping (content): Print/video Inspection: Asset tracking doc updated/checked?: Maintenance/cleaning: Cue sheets updated/checked (every shift): Marquee updated?: Posters updated?: Cleaning lights on for the night?: Projectors off for the night?: Projection cart by TH5?: Yes. Nest: Additional Notes:

To do this evening/ was completed: Completed house checks in all auditoriums. Quickly tech screened the F9 playlist.   Presentation Issues: Preshow Clips/Playlist: Trailer Updates: Special Events/ AV set up: Ordering/Receiving (posters & trailers): Received new The Suicide Squad posters. Ordering/Receiving (content): Received and ingested Boss Baby: Family Business DCP. Outgoing/Shipping (content): Print/video Inspection: Asset tracking doc updated/checked?: Yes. Maintenance/cleaning: Cue sheets updated/checked (every shift): Marquee updated?: Yes (missing a colon for F9 ’s full title/updated the south side marquee with the Nitehawk website). Posters updated?: Cleaning lights on for the night?: Projectors off for the night?: Projection cart by TH5?: Yes. Nest: Additional Notes: 

To do this evening/ was completed: Ingested and built the playlist for Zola . Presentation Issues: Manually started the 6:15PM and 10:00PM shows of Peter Rabbit 2 and A Quiet Place Part 2 . Preshow Clips/Playlist: Trailer Updates: Special Events/ AV set up: Alec ran the  Turnstile  event in T1. Ordering/Receiving (posters & trailers): Received posters for Summer of Soul . Ordering/Receiving (content):    Received a TrailMix DCP for 6/25 and ingested Zola from EclairPlay. Outgoing/Shipping (content): Print/video Inspection: Asset tracking doc updated/checked?: No. Will update tomorrow morning. Maintenance/cleaning: Cue sheets updated/checked (every shift): Yes. Marquee updated?: Yes (letters for F9: The Fast Saga ). Posters updated?: Yes (“Now Showing” banner placed above the one sheet for F9 ). Cleaning lights on for the night?: Projectors off for the night?: Projection cart by TH5?: Yes. Nest: Additional Notes:

To do this evening/ was completed: Presentation Issues: We've been having the occasional issue with the lights down cue not firing in theater 7. I will bring this up with DMS when they come in to fix the ILS in Theater 1. For now let's keep an eye on this at the start of every feature in this house. Best to check from the booth so we can bring the lights down right away if the cue doesn't work. You'll know if it did by the wall mounted panel on the wall behind the rack in 3/7. When house lights go down, the green lights by "Channel 1" and "Channel 2" on the panel will turn off. Preshow Clips/Playlist: Built new first run show playlists for next week, scheduled everything for next week except for Zola and Summer of Soul shows. Trailer Updates: Built new trailer packs for next week. Special Events/ AV set up: Ordering/Receiving (posters & trailers): Ordered posters for Werewolves Within Ordering/Receiving (content): Ingested Werewolves Within fro...

To do this evening/ was completed: Presentation Issues: House LTS UP cue in T3 is too dark at the start of the pre-show. Several servers mentioned guests noting how dark it was. I have been manually switching the lights to FULL for all pre-shows in that auditorium. 7:10 In the Heights froze momentarily in T1. Server staff radioed me but it started playing again a few seconds after I responded. Manually started the 5:15 Peter Rabbit 2 in T4 due to TMS scheduling overlap. Preshow Clips/Playlist: Trailer Updates: Special Events/ AV set up: Ordering/Receiving (posters & trailers): Ordering/Receiving (content): Outgoing/Shipping (content): John reached out to inform me that someone from Alpine Cinemas was coming to pick up our In the Heights DCP. Nobody from the theater ever arrived for it. Print/video Inspection: Asset tracking doc updated/checked?: Yes. Maintenance/cleaning: Cue sheets updated/checked (every shift): Marquee updated?: Posters updated?: Cleaning lights on for the night?...

To do this evening/ was completed: Presentation Issues: Manually started 5:15PM Peter Rabbit 2 due to TMS schedule overlap. Preshow Clips/Playlist: Trailer Updates: Special Events/ AV set up: Ordering/Receiving (posters & trailers): Received posters for Hotel Transylvania 3 , Escape Room 2 , Stillwater , F9 , and an updated one sheet for Space Jame 2 . Ordering/Receiving (content): KDM pending for F9 . Outgoing/Shipping (content): Print/video Inspection: Asset tracking doc updated/checked?: Maintenance/cleaning: Cue sheets updated/checked (every shift): Marquee updated?: John dropped by to put up new letters advertising Black Widow and the Nitehawk Cinema website. Posters updated?: Removed Spirit Untamed from beneath the front facing poster cases and replaced it with F9 under a “coming soon” banner. Cleaning lights on for the night?: Projectors off for the night?: Projection cart by TH5?: Behind 3/7 for the weekend. Nest: Additional Notes:

To do this evening/ was completed: Ingested and built the playlist for Thursday’s scheduled screenings of F9 . Times were added to the cue sheet. Presentation Issues: T2/T6 lenses needed to be realigned during house checks this morning. 5:20PM In the Heights did not start as scheduled and needed to be played manually. 10PM A Quiet Place playlist was started manually due to the time overlap on the TMS. Preshow Clips/Playlist: Trailer Updates: Special Events/ AV set up: Ordering/Receiving (posters & trailers): Ordering/Receiving (content): Received DCP for F9 . Outgoing/Shipping (content): UPS came by for a scheduled pickup but no DCPs were ready on the outgoing shelf. Print/video Inspection: Asset tracking doc updated/checked?: Yes Maintenance/cleaning: Cue sheets updated/checked (every shift): Yes Marquee updated?: Posters updated?: Cleaning lights on for the night?: Projectors off for the night?: Projection cart by TH5?: Behind 3/7 for the weekend. Nest: Additional Notes...

Forgot to send this last night... To do this evening/ was completed: I adjusted the preshow lighting in all houses except 2, I'll adjust in there once the center lights are working properly again. In all other houses lights lower to the FULL setting (which was the setting throughout the whole preshow previously) for the welcome slides and then lower to the UP setting, which is dimmer but not so dim that reading the menu becomes difficult, right when the actual preshow starts. I also made some changes to the credit lighting as well; lights raise to the MID setting at the start of credits, then raise further to the UP setting at the start of the crawl, then to Cleaning when the movie finishes. Keep in mind there is no difference between MID and UP settings in houses 3, 5, and 7, as there are only two available dimmer settings in those houses, so this lighting change during credits only happens in houses 1, 2, 4, and 6. It's also worth noting that the Cleaning setting and FULL set...

To do this evening/ was completed: Jerry from DMS was in today and addressed the issues we've been having. The flat channel is temporarily fixed in 1, although it's likely we're going to need a new ILS board. For now he adjusted the flat channel so that the lens stays in the scope position with the image zoomed and cropped for 1.85. It's not a perfect solution but will certainly do until the board can be replaced. He fixed the masking automation issue in theater 1. For some reason the GPO trigger for the scope cue was not working, so he switched it to a different output and it works now. For reference the stop on the motor hasn't changed, it's still the #1 button, he just changed the automation trigger behind the rack. He determined the lighting issue in Theater 2 was something to do with the wiring in the ceiling, so we'll need to have an electrician in. For now I've adjusted the settings so the center lights remain off, with both the sconces and overha...

To do this evening/ was completed: Continued to monitor T1 preshow for any issues. Presentation Issues: Preshow Clips/Playlist: Trailer Updates: Special Events/ AV set up: Ordering/Receiving (posters & trailers): Ordering/Receiving (content): Outgoing/Shipping (content): Print/video Inspection: Asset tracking doc updated/checked?: Maintenance/cleaning: Cue sheets updated/checked (every shift): Marquee updated?: Posters updated?: Cleaning lights on for the night?: Projectors off for the night?: Projection cart by TH5?: Yes Nest: Additional Notes:

To do this evening/ was completed: Presentation Issues: Monitored Alec’s lens file fix in T1. Last rounds of shows played without any error. I spoke to Gil to update him on the situation. He and Gerard are both aware of the issue in that auditorium and that we are working on resolving it. Preshow Clips/Playlist: Trailer Updates: Special Events/ AV set up: Ordering/Receiving (posters & trailers): Still need to place poster orders for a few upcoming releases listed in 4/6 office. Ordering/Receiving (content): Outgoing/Shipping (content): Print/video Inspection: Asset tracking doc updated/checked?: Maintenance/cleaning: Cue sheets updated/checked (every shift): Marquee updated?: Posters updated?: Cleaning lights on for the night?: Projectors off for the night?: Projection cart by TH5?: Behind 3/7 for the weekend. Nest: Additional Notes:

To do this evening/ was completed: Presentation Issues: I tried readjusting the flat DCP lens file in Theater 1 but I could not make any adjustments. The offset and zoom functions did nothing, and the "ILS offline" error persists. I updated the show playlists in there for this week so that preshow plays in scope. All the features programmed in this theater this week are scope as well, and I wrote Matthew about it just in case this does not get fixed by DMS next week for whatever reason. Preshow Clips/Playlist: Trailer Updates: Special Events/ AV set up: Ordering/Receiving (posters & trailers): Ordering/Receiving (content): Outgoing/Shipping (content): Deleted all out of date trailer packs and show playlists. Cleared unnecessary features from individual theater servers. Print/video Inspection: Asset tracking doc updated/checked?: Maintenance/cleaning: Cue sheets updated/checked (every shift): Marquee updated?: Posters updated?: Changed the snipes above the Peter Rabbit an...

To do this evening/ was completed: Presentation Issues: Preshow content for the 7PM In the Heights in T1 was bleeding over the top and bottom of the screen. The projector touch screen read: “Critical Alarm: Peripherals.” Alec was called to assist in troubleshooting. At his direction I rebooted the projector but the issue remained. Jerry from DTS was also contacted and suggested another reboot or manual adjustment of the flat lens files. Because I was pressed for time I reloaded the preshow playlist to no avail and forwarded it to the trailers, where I noticed the scope files were playing without error. The movie ended 12 minutes behind schedule as a result of this malfunction but went smoothly despite the preshow ordeal. Alec was contacted again and will readjust the flat lens files in T1 tomorrow morning to prevent this from disrupting future shows. Preshow Clips/Playlist: Trailer Updates: Special Events/ AV set up: Ordering/Receiving (posters & trailers): Ordering/Receiving (cont...

To do this evening/ was completed: Tech screened Peter Rabbit 2 in T1. Playlist cues are working (sans malfunctioning masking cue) and picture and sound are good. Presentation Issues: 6:05pm In the Heights playlist did not start as scheduled in T2. It was played manually (the following show played as scheduled). T7 lens may need refocusing as the subtitles in A Quiet Place Part 2 look a little soft. Will troubleshoot the focus tomorrow. Preshow Clips/Playlist: Trailer Updates: Special Events/ AV set up: Ordering/Receiving (posters & trailers): Ordering/Receiving (content): Outgoing/Shipping (content): Print/video Inspection: Asset tracking doc updated/checked?: Maintenance/cleaning: Cue sheets updated/checked (every shift): Marquee updated?: Posters updated?: Cleaning lights on for the night?: Projectors off for the night?: Projection cart by TH5?: Yes. Nest: Additional Notes:

To do this evening/ was completed: Presentation Issues: During the first round screening of A Quiet Place in Theater 2, the small metal flag which indicates the exhaust from the top of the projector is working broke off and was sucked up into the duct, causing a A/C blower interlock error and the lamp to automatically shut off, even though the exhaust was working. Luckily I was walking up to the booth to check on it right as this happened so I started fixing it right away. I had to tape the piece of metal which held the flag into its upward position so the error would go away and I could turn the lamp back on. Once I did I told Gerard and the T2 server the movie was back on and rewound it 5 minutes. This should be a pretty easy fix for DMS. If they happen to have the part when they come tomorrow I'm sure they can fix it then, otherwise it should hold until the piece can be replaced. Preshow Clips/Playlist: Added the "Thank You" clip to the In the Heights show playlist. B...

To do this evening/ was completed: Presentation Issues: Preshow Clips/Playlist: Built new playlists for all held over features, as well as Peter Rabbit 2 , Censor , and The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard . Trailer Updates: Built new Adult trailer packs for next Wednesday when Hitman  opens. Special Events/ AV set up: Ordering/Receiving (posters & trailers): We got posters for Reminiscence , holding onto them for now. It has an August release date. Ordering/Receiving (content): Ingested Censor from Eclair FedEx returned our Conjuring drive Outgoing/Shipping (content): Prepared all outgoing drives for Thursday. Print/video Inspection: Asset tracking doc updated/checked?: Yes Maintenance/cleaning: Cue sheets updated/checked (every shift): Built cue sheets for next week. They are all done except for the timing for Censor , as no credit offset was given. I'll update this once we have keys and can tech it. Marquee updated?: Posters updated?: Cleaning lights on for the night?: Pr...

To do this evening/ was completed: Presentation Issues: Preshow Clips/Playlist: Trailer Updates: Special Events/ AV set up: Ordering/Receiving (posters & trailers): Ordering/Receiving (content): Will place more orders for posters during the week. Outgoing/Shipping (content): Print/video Inspection: Asset tracking doc updated/checked?: Maintenance/cleaning: Cue sheets updated/checked (every shift): Marquee updated?: Posters updated?: Cleaning lights on for the night?: Projectors off for the night?: Projection cart by TH5?: Yes. Nest: Additional Notes:

To do this evening/ was completed: Sorted through posters behind 3/7 since we received one sheets for Peter Rabbit 2 . Not many we can throw away yet. Will order posters for the films Alec listed in the office tomorrow afternoon. Presentation Issues: Completed a house check in T7 to make sure focus was sharp at the bottom of the screen. Noticed subtitles for New Order were slightly soft the other night. The film was moved to T6 and focus is no longer an issue there. Preshow Clips/Playlist: Trailer Updates: Special Events/ AV set up: Ordering/Receiving (posters & trailers): Ordering/Receiving (content): Outgoing/Shipping (content): Print/video Inspection: Asset tracking doc updated/checked?: Maintenance/cleaning: Cue sheets updated/checked (every shift): Marquee updated?: No new releases to update until next week. Posters updated?: Cleaning lights on for the night?: Projectors off for the night?: Projection cart by TH5?: Left behind 3/7 for duration of the weekend. Nest: Additional...

To do this evening/ was completed: Presentation Issues: The playlist packs which go at the beginning and end of all playlists somehow got deleted from Theater 4's server, which led to missed cues at the start of the first preshow and the end of the movie. I manually fired all the missed cues and reloaded these packs in the server. Since all movies in Theater 1 are scope, the curtains will just stay open for this week. Preshow Clips/Playlist: Build the playlist for In the Heights and scheduled it for Thursday. Trailer Updates: Special Events/ AV set up: Ordering/Receiving (posters & trailers): Peter Rabbit 2 poster came in Ordering/Receiving (content): Drives for In the Heights , Peter Rabbit 2 , and The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard arrived. I ingested all three, Outgoing/Shipping (content): Someone from Alpine Cinema was supposed to pick up our Conjuring drive today but never showed. I ended up leaving the drive with Nick at the bar after they'd still not shown an ...

To do this evening/ was completed: Presentation Issues: The center lights in T2 were acting up again today and were way too bright for preshow and credits, so I temporarily adjusted the channel presets so they stay off for preshow and credits (with the sconces and overhangs slightly brighter so there's still light in the theater) for tonight. I'll see if they are working normally tomorrow. Set curtains in Theater 1 to scope for tonights shows of A Quiet Place . Preshow Clips/Playlist: Made new playlists for Thursday 6/10 without the In the Heights trailer and scheduled them. I still can't connect to the EVO server to get new preshow content. Trailer Updates: Special Events/ AV set up: Paddington 2 private event in Theater 6 went off without a hitch, although for some reason the Multi-Channel Analog input wasn't working correctly. The left, right, and center speakers were extremely muffled when I tested the blu-ray, even after checking the connection behind the rack. N...

To do this evening/ was completed: Presentation Issues: TMS crashed(?) in the afternoon and wiped out the playlist schedules for today and tomorrow. I called Alec to troubleshoot and he helped remotely start the 4:45 Spiral that had been delayed because of this. The second and third round of shows were rescheduled in the TMS to properly reflect tonight/tomorrow’s showtimes.  Preshow Clips/Playlist: Trailer Updates: Special Events/ AV set up: Ordering/Receiving (posters & trailers): Ordering/Receiving (content): Still waiting on content for In the Heights . DCP is scheduled to arrive by Friday morning the latest. Outgoing/Shipping (content): Print/video Inspection: Asset tracking doc updated/checked?: Maintenance/cleaning: Cue sheets updated/checked (every shift): Cue sheets updated for the next week’s programming. Showtimes for In the Heights need to be entered once the DCP is ingested. Marquee updated?: South facing marquee was cleared of letters from last night’s rental. Post...

To do this evening/ was completed: Presentation Issues: Preshow Clips/Playlist: Built all new feature playlists for next week. Trailer Updates: Built Adult and All Ages trailer packs for next week. Special Events/ AV set up: Ordering/Receiving (posters & trailers): New Trailer drive came, also posters for The Night House and Summer of Soul Ordering/Receiving (content): Spirit Untamed has been ingested Outgoing/Shipping (content): Print/video Inspection: Asset tracking doc updated/checked?: Maintenance/cleaning: Cue sheets updated/checked (every shift): Started building next week's cue sheets. William, finish what you can through Wednesday, I'll finish this Thursday. Marquee updated?: Put the custom marquee up on the south side, William could you clear this if you have time? Posters updated?: Cleaning lights on for the night?: Yes Projectors off for the night?: Yes Projection cart by TH5?: Yes Nest: Additional Notes: