Hard Skills
IntermediatePlatemakingThe process of preparing printing plates by exposing light-sensitive material to negatives and using chemical developers to create an image surface.
IntermediateProcess Camera OperationThe ability to set up and operate large-scale cameras to create film negatives from original copy or artwork with precise scaling.
AdvancedStereotype CastingThe skill of creating duplicate printing plates by pouring molten metal or using plastic resins into a mold or matrix of the original type.
IntermediateChemical Handling and SafetyAdherence to safety protocols when working with developer chemicals, solvents, and corrosive acids used in the etching and platemaking process.
IntermediateEquipment Maintenance and TroubleshootingIdentifying and addressing mechanical or electronic issues in cameras, plate processors, and molding equipment.