Hard Skills
AdvancedColour SeparationThe process of breaking down a full-colour image into its constituent primary ink colours, typically Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black (CMYK), for individual plate creation.
IntermediateProcess Camera OperationHandling and adjusting large-scale cameras to reproduce artwork onto film or plates, including managing aperture, exposure time, and focus.
IntermediateDensitometryThe use of specialized tools to measure the optical density of photographic materials or ink layers to maintain colour consistency.
IntermediateHalftone ScreeningTechnique of converting continuous-tone images into dots of varying sizes to simulate shades and gradients in the printing process.
IntermediatePlatemaking and ExposureThe chemical and light-based process of preparing printing plates for use on a press, including coating and developing.
Soft Skills
AdvancedVisual Color PerceptionThe ability to distinguish subtle differences in hue, saturation, and brightness to ensure color fidelity.
IntermediateTechnical TroubleshootingIdentifying and resolving issues related to equipment calibration, chemical imbalances, or digital file errors in the prepress stage.