Photographic Developers and Printers

What the job involves

• Cropping images and adjusting colour, brightness and contrast
• Preparing exposed film for different processing batches in dark rooms and dark chambers
• Adjusting settings and running automatic developing equipment
• Inspecting prints and adjusting settings on print-making equipment to produce required number, size and type of prints
• Scanning images onto electronic media
• Checking and replenishing chemicals and water supply for chemical and water baths required to produce negative and positive prints
• Monitoring and testing photographic processing and printing equipment, and maintaining operational standards
• May prepare chemical solutions for different techniques and effects
• May develop black and white images by separate processes and operate enlargers
• May develop motion picture film

Key values of workers in Photographic Developers and Printers

• Independence

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

• Relationships

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

• Achievement

  Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

• Working Conditions

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

• Recognition

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

Top skills required for workers in Photographic Developers and Printers

• Active Listening

  Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

• Quality Control Analysis

  Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

• Reading Comprehension

  Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

• Speaking

  Talking to others to convey information effectively.

• Service Orientation

  Actively looking for ways to help people.