Photographic and film processors

Example job titles

• darkroom technician
• film developer
• film printing machine operator
• film processor
• photofinisher
• photograph developer
• photograph inspector - photographic processing
• photographic processor

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.

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.