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.
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The computer program Adobe Illustrator CC is a graphical ICT tool which enables digital editing and composition of graphics to generate both 2D raster or 2D vector graphics. It is developed by the software company Adobe.
The computer program Adobe Photoshop is a graphical ICT tool which enables digital editing and composition of graphics to generate both 2D raster or 2D vector graphics. It is developed by the software company Adobe.
The computer program GIMP is a graphical ICT tool which enables digital editing and composition of graphics to generate both 2D raster or 2D vector graphics. It is developed by The GIMP Development Team.
The field of graphical ICT tools which enable digital editing and composition of graphics, such as GIMP, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator, to develop both 2D raster or 2D vector graphics.
The computer program Microsoft Visio is a graphical ICT tool which enables digital editing and composition of graphics to generate both 2D raster or 2D vector graphics. It is developed by the software company Microsoft.
Printing technique in which the printed pages are arranged into specific patterns in order to create efficient printing plates.
The materials, such as paper, film, metal foils, and glass, on which texts or designs can be transferred by applying ink through direct pressure or with intermediate rollers.
The computer program SketchBook Pro is a graphical ICT tool which enables digital editing and composition of graphics to generate both 2D raster or 2D vector graphics. It is developed by the software company Autodesk.
The computer program Synfig is a graphical ICT tool which enables digital editing and composition of graphics to generate both 2D raster or 2D vector graphics. It is developed by Robert Quattlebaum.
The various typesetting or composing machines include linotype, monotype, and phototype machines. They are used for assembling letters and characters into cast stripes or lines.
The techniques to create a visual representation of ideas and messages.
The techniques and processes to reproduce text and images using a master form or template such as letterpress printing, gravure, and laser printing.
The national and international requirements, specifications and guidelines to ensure that products, services and processes are of good quality and fit for purpose.
The process of reproducing, reprinting, or copying graphic material especially by mechanical or electronic means such as photography or xerography.
The procedure of arranging written texts for printing processes.
Use a typesetting device that transfers electronic text and graphics directly to film, printing plates or photo-sensitive paper. The image is generated by a laser and raster image processor. Their use is to proof documents before the making of printing plates.
Fully arrange or separate a printed product's pages on a printer sheet in order to reduce paper waste and printing time by using an imposition proof.
Apply safety and health principles, policies and institutional regulations of working in printing production. Protect oneself and others against such hazards as chemicals used in printing, invasive allergens, heat, and disease causing agents.
Communicate with clients, editors and authors in order to interpret and fully understand their professional needs.
Handle inkjet and laser printers, allowing the operator to print documents in a single 'pass'. Download or print the digital files to the digital printing machine using the correct machine and print download settings so that the correct fonts and substrates are used and the output meets the specifications and required quality standards.
Operate machinery for various types of printed documents, adjusting the font, paper size, and weight. This allows ascenders and descenders to be correctly placed.
Load customer supplied electronic files onto the prepress file server, whilst checking them for completeness and potential problems. Communicate eventual problems with customers and production personnel.
Use manual or digital techniques to prepare the arrangement of the pages on the printer's sheet to reduce the cost and time of the printing process. Take various factors into account such as the format, the number of pages, the binding technique, and the fibre direction of the printing material.
Make single or multi-coloured test prints to ensure that the product meets the arranged standards. Compare the sample with the template or discuss the result with the customer in order to make the last adjustments before mass production.
Use specialised computer programs to arrange the type of texts and images to be printed.
Align form and content to make sure they fit together.
Apply desktop publishing techniques to create page layouts and typographic quality text.
Lay out pages by selecting sizes, styles and entering text and graphics into computer systems.
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Upkeep procedures and technical working of machines that produce printed graphical material.
The different techniques used to produce the plates that will be mounted on rolls for the flexographic or offset printing process such as laser engraving or the technique consisting in placing a film negative over a plate exposed to ultra-violet light.
The processes that occur between the creation of a print layout and the final printing, such as copyediting, proofing, proofreading and others.
The various types and characteristics of producing printed goods such as catalogues, flyers, etc.
Specific techniques related to various printing surfaces such plastics, metal, glass, textiles, wood, and paper.
Key stakeholders in the publishing industry. Acquisition, marketing and distribution of newspapers, books, magazines and other informative works, including electronic media.
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Verify that the printing output is satisfactory using various methods such as visual verification, use of spectrophotometers or densitometers. The problems that might occur include misregisters or colour variation.
Produce and store plates used in lithographic offset printing by running a previously imposed and ripped file to plate or exposing and developing the plate using hand tools or machines.
Set up and operate scanner equipment and its hard- and software.
Place the photographic materials coated with a light-sensitive substance on the printing plate in such a way that will limit waste and facilitate printing processes. Place the plates in the machine for the different exposure and curing processes.
Use a contact frame or automatic film processor to reduce the size of dots in printing plates by increasing or reducing colour.
Reproduce documents such as reports, posters, booklets, brochures, and catalogues for a range of audiences.
Maintain consistent colour output in digital colour and inkjet printers by running calibration routines and making sure that the colour profiles for the printers are still accurate.
Operate a Cathode-ray tube (CRT) system or a charge-coupled device telecine (CCD), which produce white light to colour grade images on film by exposing them to this light.
Use colour printing programs, such as the CMYK colour (ink) model for various pressing machines.
Respond to and communicate with customers in the most efficient and appropriate manner to enable them to access the desired products or services, or any other help they may require.
Create and process two-dimensional and three-dimensional digital images depicting animated objects or illustrating a process, using computer animation or modelling programs.
Prepare tools and developing and printing equipment. Develop and print exposed film using chemicals.
Load analog documents by converting them into a digital format, using specialised hardware and software.
Manage the sequence of activities in order to deliver completed work on agreed deadlines by following a work schedule.
Edit various types of images such as analogue and digital photographs or illustrations.
Read a text thoroughly, search for, review and correct errors to ensure content is valid for publishing.
Track changes such as grammar and spelling corrections, element additions, and other modifications when editing (digital) texts.
Use computer software applications for composition, editing, formatting, and printing of any sort of written material.