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motion picture film developer

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Motion picture film developers develop film material into visible videos and material. They develop the footage into different formats and presentations, such as black and white and colour. They work small cine-films per request of clients.

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12
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16

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Essential knowledge 4 competences

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holography

Photographic technique that produces multidimensional images where all visual information from the object, its environment, and the space in which it is located is recorded by coherent light such as a laser beam. The holographic image, hologram, appears in an unrecognisable pattern until illumination by a coherent light organises it into a 3D representation of the original object. Holography can record light intensity but also the degree to which the wave fronts, components of the reflected light, are matched to each other.

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photographic processing techniques

The different techniques to develop photographic film such as chromogenic positive, Kodachrome and autotype.

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post-processing of photographs

The characteristics of software and techniques used in post-processing photographs.

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quality standards

The national and international requirements, specifications and guidelines to ensure that products, services and processes are of good quality and fit for purpose.

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Essential skills and competences 8 competences

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identify customer's needs

Use appropriate questions and active listening in order to identify customer expectations, desires and requirements according to product and services.

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monitor film development baths

Place the photographic film in chemical baths with e.g. citric acid and ammonium thiosulfate, monitor temperature and treatment time.

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store negatives

Place the cut photographic film into protective sleeves and store them in a safe manner.

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develop film

Prepare tools and developing and printing equipment. Develop and print exposed film using chemicals.

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handle chemicals

Safely handle industrial chemicals; use them efficiently and ensure that no harm is done to the environment.

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mount photographic film in processing machine

Mount the film in the guide slot of the processing machine, pull lever to drop film into processing position.

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remove film negatives from processing machine

Remove the developed photographic film, now negatives, from the machine and roll them onto a spool.

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remove photographic film from camera

Remove the film from its holder in a lightproof room, or darkroom, to prevent light exposure.

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chemistry

The composition, structure, and properties of substances and the processes and transformations that they undergo; the uses of different chemicals and their interactions, production techniques, risk factors, and disposal methods.

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Optional skills and competences 15 competences

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assist multimedia operator

Take over tasks from the multimedia operator as required. Call cues for the multimedia operator or operate the multimedia equipment yourself.

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clean negatives

Clean photographic negatives and film negatives after development with a lint-free cloth to remove any dust or debris.

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create subtitles

Create and write captions that transcribe the dialogue on television or cinema screens in another language, making sure they are synchronised with the dialogue.

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dry photographic film

Place the photographic film in a dust-free environment to dry.

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perform video editing

Rearrange and edit video footage in the course of the post-production process. Edit the footage using a variety of sofware, tools, and techniques such as colour correction and effects, speed effects, and audio enhancing.

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rinse photographic film

Make sure the film dries uniformly by rinsing it in a dilute solution of a non-ionic wetting agent.

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soak film in water

Swell the gelatine layer on photographic film by soaking it in water.

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test chemicals in development baths

Use specialised equipment to test the chemicals in the baths of a film developing machine in order to make sure that they are working properly.

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test film processing machines

Use precision instruments to determine the proper operation of photographic film processing machines.

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use a telecine

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.

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cut photographic film

Cut the photographic film into negatives, each negative representing one photograph or shot.

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mix chemicals

Mix chemical substances safely according to recipe, using the proper dosages.

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monitor automated machines

Continuously check up on the automated machine's set-up and execution or make regular control rounds. If necessary, record and interpret data on the operating conditions of installations and equipment in order to identify abnormalities.

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perform image editing

Edit various types of images such as analogue and digital photographs or illustrations.

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repair photographic film

Detect tears in photographic film, repair them using a hand stapler.

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