Phototypesetting Compositor
しゃしょくもじくみはんさぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Phototypesetting compositors operate phototypesetting machines to adjust character layouts and output films, creating imposition films for printing.
Description
Phototypesetting compositors use phototypesetting machines (phototypesetters) to lay out text on film, creating imposition films to be passed to the printing process. They accurately set layout elements such as character size, line spacing, character spacing, and column arrangement, and check the output film. In recent years, there has been a shift to DTP technology, but there are still sites that handle traditional phototypesetting techniques.
Future Outlook
Due to the spread of digital DTP technology, demand for phototypesetting is decreasing, requiring a shift to related technologies.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Factory Work / Overtime Available / Shift Work / Standing Work / Team Work
Career Path
Junior Phototypesetting Operator → Senior Phototypesetting Operator → Prepress Technician → Imposition Supervisor → Printing Plant Manager
Required Skills
Character Spacing Adjustment / Handling Printing Film / Layout Design / Phototypesetter Operation
Recommended Skills
Color Management / DTP Basics / Photographic Plate-making Knowledge / Typography
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it is necessary to accurately adjust the positions and spacing of characters. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because machine settings are standardized, and complex calculations are few. |
Related Qualifications
- Printing Technician (Typesetting Operations)
Aliases
- Phototypesetter Operator
- Phototypesetting Operator
- Typesetting Operator
Related Jobs
- Bookbinder
- DTP Operator
- Imposition Worker
- Offset Printer