Desktop Publishers

Desktop Publishers typically perform the following tasks: • Operate desktop publishing software and equipment to design, lay out, and produce camera-ready copy. • 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. • Check preliminary and final proofs for errors and make necessary corrections. • 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. • Prepare sample layouts for approval, using computer software. • 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. • Study layout or other design instructions to determine work to be done and sequence of operations. • Select number of colors and determine color separations. • Convert various types of files for printing or for the Internet, using computer software. • 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. • Enter data, such as coordinates of images and color specifications, into system to retouch and make color corrections. • 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. • Store copies of publications on paper, magnetic tape, film, or diskette. • Create special effects such as vignettes, mosaics, and image combining, and add elements such as sound and animation to electronic publications. • Load floppy disks or tapes containing information into system.