Description
Format typescript and graphic elements using computer software to produce publication-ready material.
- • Check preliminary and final proofs for errors and make necessary corrections.
- • Operate desktop publishing software and equipment to design, lay out, and produce camera-ready copy.
- • View monitors for visual representation of work in progress and for instructions and feedback throughout process, making modifications as necessary.
- • Enter text into computer keyboard and select the size and style of type, column width, and appropriate spacing for printed materials.
- • Store copies of publications on paper, magnetic tape, film, or diskette.
- • Position text and art elements from a variety of databases in a visually appealing way to design print or web pages, using knowledge of type styles and size and layout patterns.
- • Enter digitized data into electronic prepress system computer memory, using scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse.
- • Edit graphics and photos, using pixel or bitmap editing, airbrushing, masking, or image retouching.
- • Import text and art elements, such as electronic clip art or electronic files from photographs that have been scanned or produced with a digital camera, using computer software.
- • Prepare sample layouts for approval, using computer software.
- • Study layout or other design instructions to determine work to be done and sequence of operations.
- • Load floppy disks or tapes containing information into system.
- • Convert various types of files for printing or for the Internet, using computer software.
- • Enter data, such as coordinates of images and color specifications, into system to retouch and make color corrections.
- • Select number of colors and determine color separations.
- • Transmit, deliver, or mail publication master to printer for production into film and plates.
- • Collaborate with graphic artists, editors and writers to produce master copies according to design specifications.
- • Create special effects such as vignettes, mosaics, and image combining, and add elements such as sound and animation to electronic publications.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
