Description
Cover up film negatives by applying opaque to printing plates, blocking out defections such as blemishes and pinholes.
Alternative labels
administer opaque
use opaque
employ opaque
undertake opaque
applying opaque
apply opaques’
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Apply opaque is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Optional skill
Apply opaque is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Prepress technician: Prepress technicians prepare printing processes by formatting, setting and composing text and graphics into a suitable form. This includes the capture of text and image and processing it electronically. They also prepare, maintain and troubleshoot printing presses.
Lithographer: Lithographers make and prepare metal plates to be used as the original in various printing processes and media. Plates are usually laser-etched from digital sources with computer-to-plate technology, but can also be made by applying types of emulsions to the printing plate.
References
- Apply opaque – ESCO
