Photographic Processor
Photographic processors develop black-and-white or coloured
photographic film, and produce photographic prints using
automatic, computer-based or other processes.
Photographic processors may perform the following tasks:
- sort films into bins according to brand and type
- remove exposed films from cartridges in a darkroom
- develop films to negative stage, check the quality of
negatives and forward them to the printing machine for the
required number, size and type of prints
- develop slide (E6) films, checking the quality of the
slides before mounting
- check prints for colour quality and re-print if required
- package prints and negatives for collection
- check and refill chemicals, photographic paper and water
supply for heating and cooling systems
- prepare chemical solutions for different techniques and
effects
- hang film to dry
- make copies of original prints
- operate enlargers to produce prints of non-standard
sizes
- serve customers and collect money
- scan negatives, prints and transparencies.
Photographic processors with suitable experience, and
sometimes further training, may specialise in:
Art photographic processing, which involves
photograph retouching (by air brush or with computers), hand
colouring and restoration.
Darkroom, undertaking film processing and/or
printing.
Finishing, where custom framing, block mounting and
laminating is undertaken.
Photographic processors working in small laboratories may
be responsible for both the developing and printing of films.
In larger organisations, these are separate jobs where teams
of workers are supervised by a photographic technician.
Photographic processors may be required to work shifts.
Required Skills - Photographic Processor
- enjoy practical and manual activities
- technical aptitude
- good with hands
- patience
- able to work independently
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