Hard Skills
IntermediatePrecision Stripping and Negative AssemblyThe technical ability to manually or digitally align and secure film negatives onto a carrier sheet for platemaking.
IntermediatePhotolithographic Chemical HandlingKnowledge of developer and fixer chemistry used in processing negatives and plates.
AdvancedDensitometry and Exposure ControlMeasuring the optical density of negatives to ensure correct light exposure during the platemaking process.
IntermediateVisual Quality InspectionThe ability to detect minute imperfections, dust, or scratches on negatives before plate burning.
BasicVacuum Frame OperationOperating vacuum contact frames to ensure perfect contact between the negative and the plate during exposure.