AI Assistant for Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators

Perform work involved in developing and processing photographic images from film or digital media. May perform precision tasks such as editing photographic negatives and prints.

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Core Responsibilities

  • 1Select digital images for printing, specify number of images to be printed, and direct to printer, using computer software.(Core task)
  • 2Create prints according to customer specifications and laboratory protocols.(Core task)
  • 3Produce color or black-and-white photographs, negatives, or slides, applying standard photographic reproduction techniques and procedures.(Core task)
  • 4Set or adjust machine controls, according to specifications, type of operation, or material requirements.(Core task)
  • 5Review computer-processed digital images for quality.(Core task)
  • 6Operate scanners or related computer equipment to digitize negatives, photographic prints, or other images.(Core task)
  • 7Fill tanks of processing machines with solutions such as developer, dyes, stop-baths, fixers, bleaches, or washes.(Core task)
  • 8Measure and mix chemicals to prepare solutions for processing, according to formulas.(Core task)
  • 9Load digital images onto computers directly from cameras or from storage devices, such as flash memory cards or universal serial bus (USB) devices.(Core task)
  • 10Operate special equipment to perform tasks such as transferring film to videotape or producing photographic enlargements.(Core task)

Top Skills Required

Operations Monitoring
Active Listening
Quality Control Analysis
Reading Comprehension
Speaking
Service Orientation
Critical Thinking
Monitoring
Complex Problem Solving
Operation and Control

Knowledge Areas

Customer and Personal ServiceComputers and ElectronicsProduction and ProcessingEnglish LanguageMechanicalChemistrySales and Marketing

Technology & Tools Used

In-Demand Technologies

Adobe Creative Cloud softwareAdobe IllustratorAdobe InDesignAdobe PhotoshopAmazon Web Services AWS softwareCascading style sheets CSSDockerGitMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft Outlook

Other Tools

Camera Bits Photo MechanicExpressDigital LabtricityHeliconSoft Helicon Focus

Daily Work Activities

Working with Computers
Controlling Machines and Processes
Getting Information
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

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