photographic developer

Description

Photographic developers use chemicals, instruments, and darkroom photographic techniques in specialised rooms in order to develop photographic films into visible images.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

quality standards post-processing of photographs photographic processing techniques

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

chemistry

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

mount photographic film in processing machine develop film cut photographic film identify customer's needs remove photographic film from camera remove film negatives from processing machine store negatives enlarge negatives handle chemicals apply safety procedures in laboratory monitor film development baths

OPTIONALOptional competences

test film processing machines calibrate laboratory equipment dry photographic film manage offset printing process edit photographs mix chemicals test chemicals in development baths scan negatives prepare offset printing machine clean negatives manage stocked company material rinse photographic film supply machine edit negatives soak film in water monitor automated machines repair photographic film