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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for photo image processing
   • Confirm photo image processing requirements from production brief
   • Select work environment that meets requirements for image processing tasks
   • Set up equipment and materials required for processing work
   • Follow workplace health and safety procedures
2. Process images
   • Download digital files as required
   • Process film according to specifications as required
   • Organise negatives or files, as applicable, into appropriate folders
   • Maintain safety and cleanliness of work environment throughout all processes
   • Document work progress according to workplace procedures
3. Finalise the processing of photo images
   • Select appropriate source images
   • Apply techniques required to produce analog or digital proof sheets
   • Select images from proof sheets that match the concept or required outcome
   • Use enhancement and printing techniques to output work-prints or display, and save on screen in appropriate formats
   • Finalise work within agreed timelines
4. Complete post-processing activities
   • Clean and restore work environment to its original state
   • Care for equipment according to manufacturer instructions
   • Report damage to equipment to key personnel according to workplace procedures
   • Store equipment according to workplace procedures and ensure readiness for future use

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

prepare and process images according to requirements

produce proof sheets, work-prints and digital files using appropriate techniques within required timeframe

check and store equipment according to workplace requirements.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

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Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

outline work space requirements for photo imaging

describe the capabilities of digital and wet darkroom equipment and their applications

describe the characteristics of materials under different treatments and the varying effects achieved

describe common enhancement techniques used to improve the quality of photographic prints

outline work health and safety requirements for photo imaging work, including manual handling and use of chemicals.

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