Evaluate motion picture film to determine characteristics, such as sensitivity to light, density, and exposure time required for printing.

Computes amount of light intensity needed to compensate for density of film, using standardized formulas. Examines developed film strip to determine optimal exposure time and light intensity required for printing. Exposes film strip to progressively timed lights to compare effects of various exposure times. Reads gauges on sensitometer to determine film's sensitivity to light. Threads film strip through sensitometer and exposes film to light. Records test data and routes film to film developer and film printer for further processing. Threads film strip through densitometer and exposes film to light to determine density of film.

Operation and Control -- Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

Film Laboratory Technicians Job Description & Jobs Job Title: Film Laboratory Technicians RIASEC Career Code: R-C-I SOC: 51-9131.04 Job Description for:"Film Laboratory Technicians" Evaluate motion picture film to determine characteristics, such as sensitivity to light, density, and exposure time required for printing. For Film Laboratory Technicians Jobs Click Here What do you want to do now? 1) Learn how our Career Test will help you plan or change your career 2) Take our FREE Myers-Briggs-like Personality Test 3) Use our quick over-the-phone Career Coaching session for immediate help with your career 4) Quickly sort through over 2,000,000 real jobs and apply on-line For Film Laboratory Technicians Jobs Click Here Job Tasks for: "Film Laboratory Technicians" Computes amount of light intensity needed to compensate for density of film, using standardized formulas. Examines developed film strip to determine optimal exposure time and light intensity required for printing. Exposes film strip to progressively timed lights to compare effects of various exposure times. Reads gauges on sensitometer to determine film's sensitivity to light. Threads film strip through sensitometer and exposes film to light. Records test data and routes film to film developer and film printer for further processing. Threads film strip through densitometer and exposes film to light to determine density of film. Find the perfect career, try our Career Search Tools Knowledge Requirements for: "Film Laboratory Technicians" Sorry, no data available See the education requirements for Film Laboratory Technicians Skill Requirements for: "Film Laboratory Technicians" Operation and Control -- Controlling operations of equipment or systems. Ability Requirements for: "Film Laboratory Technicians" Near Vision -- The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). Number Facility -- The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly. Information Ordering -- The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations). Control Precision -- The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions. Arm-Hand Steadiness -- The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position. Inductive Reasoning -- The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events). Written Expression -- The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

Getting Information -- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. Documenting/Recording Information -- Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events -- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings -- Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material -- Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. Handling and Moving Objects -- Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. Controlling Machines and Processes -- Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles). Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People -- Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.