Photographic and film processors

NOC

94153

process and finish still photographic film and motion picture film.

Full NOC Description

Photographic and film processors process and finish still photographic film and motion picture film. They are employed in film processing laboratories and retail photofinishing establishments.

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

Operate equipment to develop negatives and slides, and to print black and white and colour photographs

Operate photographic enlarging equipment to produce prints and enlargements from negatives

Operate equipment to develop motion picture film

Tend automatic equipment in retail establishments to develop colour negatives, prints and slides

Operate equipment to transfer film to video tape

Retouch photographic negatives or original prints to correct defects

Splice film and mount film on reels

Measure and mix chemicals required for processing

Inspect rolls of photographic prints for conformance to specifications; or motion picture film to detect defects in developing and printing.

Also Known As

darkroom technician
film developer
film printing machine operator
film processor
photofinisher

photograph developer

photograph inspector - photographic processing

photographic processor

Requirements

Employment Requirements

Completion of secondary school is usually required.

For employment in film processing laboratories, completion of a college or other specialized photography program or Extensive related experience is required.

For employment as a film printing machine operator in retail outlets, on-the-job training is provided.

Provincial Regulation

Not Provincially Regulated

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