Will AI Replace Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators?

Select digital images for printing, specify number of images to be printed, and direct to printer, using computer software.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Create prints according to customer specifications and laboratory protocols.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Produce color or black-and-white photographs, negatives, or slides, applying standard photographic reproduction techniques and procedures.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Set or adjust machine controls, according to specifications, type of operation, or material requirements.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Review computer-processed digital images for quality.

Semi-structured cognitive task involving analysis, inspection, or monitoring.

Operate scanners or related computer equipment to digitize negatives, photographic prints, or other images.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Fill tanks of processing machines with solutions such as developer, dyes, stop-baths, fixers, bleaches, or washes.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Measure and mix chemicals to prepare solutions for processing, according to formulas.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Load digital images onto computers directly from cameras or from storage devices, such as flash memory cards or universal serial bus (USB) devices.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Operate special equipment to perform tasks such as transferring film to videotape or producing photographic enlargements.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Examine developed prints for defects, such as broken lines, spots, or blurs.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Read work orders to determine required processes, techniques, materials, or equipment.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Load circuit boards, racks or rolls of film, negatives, or printing paper into processing or printing machines.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Insert processed negatives and prints into envelopes for delivery to customers.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Reprint originals for enlargement or in sections to be pieced together.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Clean or maintain photoprocessing or darkroom equipment, using ultrasonic equipment or cleaning and rinsing solutions.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Monitor equipment operation to detect malfunctions.

Semi-structured cognitive task involving analysis, inspection, or monitoring.

Maintain records, such as quantities or types of processing completed, materials used, or customer charges.

Routine cognitive or manual task with high vulnerability to automation.

Immerse film, negatives, paper, or prints in developing solutions, fixing solutions, and water to complete photographic development processes.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Examine quality of film fades or dissolves for potential color corrections, using color analyzers.

Semi-structured cognitive task involving analysis, inspection, or monitoring.

Thread filmstrips through densitometers or sensitometers and expose film to light to determine density of film, necessary color corrections, or light sensitivity.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Examine drawings, negatives, or photographic prints to determine coloring, shading, accenting, or other changes required for retouching or restoration.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Place sensitized paper in frames of projection printers, photostats, or other reproduction machines.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Upload digital images onto Web sites for customers.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Produce timed prints with separate densities or color settings for each scene of a production.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Splice broken or separated film and mount film on reels.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Retouch photographic negatives or original prints to correct defects.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.