How many projectionists does it take to change an IMAX bulb?
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Length: 4min 10sec (250 seconds)
Published: Thu Apr 02 2015
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Someone needs to put one of these bulbs on the moon
IMAX film projectionists in San Jose change out an IMAX projection lamp.
Only 1,200 hours, seems short. What's that last, a year?
Excellent. Keep up the good work. Q? Where does the water flow to keep it cool?
What kind of IMAX projector is this? I worked a 70 mm for years, but it was massive and it/platter system took up two rooms.
Why is this thing so tiny? And why does it look like it moves pretty easily?
Also, I used to hate changing 35mm bulbs, couldn't imagine doing this.
I have a thungsten anode from a similar (but a bit smaller) bulb as a paperweight. Its incredible how heavy it is for its size.
Also, those bulbs, when hot, can explode like a hand grenade. Even cold they are not to be played around with...
what happens when you break it by accident?
the facts were pretty cool
I miss being a projectionist. I would love to operate a GT again, but there aren't too many left in the UK.
My old bosses now work as engineers for IMAX and love it. Unfortunately I have only limited experience with digital systems or I would be applying for every position that becomes available.