imagesetter

Description

Imagesetters process images and graphic templates by using phototypesetting machines. They optimise the templates for the best possible result by determining the right arrangement of text and image on the print sheet. The product is then set onto photo paper or film.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

quality standards Microsoft Visio typography print stripping GIMP (graphics editor software)SketchBook Pro reprography Synfig Adobe Photoshop typesetting machines Adobe Illustrator graphics editor software printing materials printing techniques graphic design

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

printed goods processes maintenance of printing machines printing plate making publishing industry prepress processes printing media

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

align content with form lay out digital written content output electronic files operate imagesetter operate digital printers arrange printer sheets follow safety precautions in printing prepare imposition interpret illustration needs produce prepress proof operate printing machinery apply desktop publishing techniques use typesetting software

OPTIONALOptional competences

perform image editing develop film inspect printing output digitise documents create digital images communicate with customers maintain lithographic printing plates reproduce documents proofread text use word processing software reduce dots track changes in text editing set colour profiles operate scanner prepare films for printing plates use colour printing programs follow work schedule use a telecine