Sector
Printing
Keyword

Cameraman, Photomechanical

Lithographic Cameraman

Photolithographer

The tasks a Cameraman, Photomechanical is expected to perform include:

Photographing illustrations or typing set material to obtain line, half tone, continuous tone and colour negatives for use in printing

Placing illustrations or typest material on copy board of copying frame

Adjusting lights and camera

Focusing with the help of ground-glass focusing screen

Loading platein dark room

Mounting plate on camera and exposing it

Using screen to break up shadings of copy into dots for half-tone printing

Using different colour filters for preparing separate colour-wise plates for printing

Knowledge of photography

Proficient in working in dark room for long time

Well-versed in upkeeping machines and equipment

Knowledge of reproduction of line, halftone, colour separation work, etc.

Knowledge of preparing photo-sensitive glass plate for use in camera

Diligent and hardworking

Result-oriented

Ability to follow instructions

Good hand eye co-ordination

Eye for detail

Attention to detail

It needs one to be on their toes

Need not handle a team

Local travelling is not a part of this job role

Part-time work and contractual jobs are available in some cities

Work from home option is not available

Working hours
Working hours are 10/12 hours everyday for 5/6 days a week. This may vary from company to company

Shift system maybe available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?
This job is suitable for candidates with One Leg (OL), Both Leg (BL) and Hearing Impaired (HH)

The job is considered to be mildly hazardous or dangerous

Occupational hazards include skin allergy, irritation in eyes, etc.

Health hazards include exposure to noise, back problems, spondylitis, etc.

Will be updated

Current and Future Market Trend of Printing Sector in India

The Indian Printing Industry, growing at a rate of 12% per annum, comprises more than 250,000 big, small and medium printers. The current annual turnover of the industry is more than 50,000 crores (USD 11 Billion).

The industry has undergone a revolutionary change in the last 15 years. In 1990, India initiated a process of reforms aimed at shedding protectionism and embracing liberalization of the economy. Privatization was initiated with the aim of integrating the Indian economy with the world economy. This change opened the doors for the Indian Print Industry to modernize, by investing in the latest of technology and machinery.

In recent years, the printing industry in India has seen record levels of growth, owing to liberalized regimes, globalization and progress in automation. The industry has grown leaps and bounds due to the latest technology and machinery, quality standards and production capacities.

The printing industry in India is slowly progressing from the heavy machinery using industry to a more software-centric business. The Indian printers are today equipped with the latest computer controlled printing machines and flow lines for binding, while state-of-the-art digital technologies are used in pre-press. UV digital printing and inkjet technology are also on the rise in India. The advent of global brands, rising consumerism and growth of the pharmaceutical industry have seen an increase in the scope for package printing. Giving an optimistic outlook of the industry, the package printing sector is growing at the annual rate of 17 percent, commercial printing at a rate of 10-12 percent and digital printing at robust 30 percent.

The digital printing industry is seeing significant transformations with new technologies & applications providing cost-effective and customized solutions. For the foreseeable future, offset and digital will not only co-exist, but will also complement each other- with offset taking the medium-to-longer jobs and digital performing on short-to-medium run lengths.

The booming Indian economy, increasing consumerism, entry of global brands in the country and opening of the sector to foreign investors are bound to offer growth opportunities to the industry.

Printing companies across India

Local printers across India

Towns and cities across India