Photographic Process Workers & Processing Machine Operators
Also called: Photo Lab Technician (Photographic Laboratory Technician), Photo Printer, Photo Specialist, Photo Technician,
What they do:
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.On the job, you would:
- Select digital images for printing, specify number of images to be printed, and direct to printer, using computer software.
- Create prints according to customer specifications and laboratory protocols.
- Produce color or black-and-white photographs, negatives, or slides, applying standard photographic reproduction techniques and procedures.
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What they do:
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.On the job, you would:
- Select digital images for printing, specify number of images to be printed, and direct to printer, using computer software.
- Create prints according to customer specifications and laboratory protocols.
- Produce color or black-and-white photographs, negatives, or slides, applying standard photographic reproduction techniques and procedures.
KNOWLEDGE
Business
- customer service
Engineering and Technology
- computers and electronics
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
- manufacture and distribution of products
Arts and Humanities
- English language
SKILLS
Basic Skills
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
- reading work related information
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
ABILITIES
Verbal
- listen and understand what people say
- communicate by speaking
Hand and Finger Use
- keep your arm or hand steady
- hold or move items with your hands
Attention
- pay attention to something without being distracted
Ideas and Logic
- order or arrange things
PERSONALITY
People interested in this work like activities that include data, detail, and regular routines.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Independence
- Self Control
- Cooperation
- Integrity
TECHNOLOGY
You might use software like this on the job:
Graphics or photo imaging software
- Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop
- Camera Bits Photo Mechanic
Presentation software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
Desktop publishing software
- Adobe Systems Adobe InDesign
- Microsoft Publisher
EDUCATION
- high school diploma/GED
JOB OUTLOOK
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
$32,280
$22,300
$59,100