15 July 1981
| Element | Work Processes | Hours |
| A | Operate Still Photographic Equipment-- (1) Utilize large format cameras-- View cameras and Hand-held cameras. (2) Utilize and apply camera lenses. (3) Operate miniature cameras (Select proper photographic equipment, Perform photographic techniques). (4) Apply exposure techniques. | 3000 |
| B | Perform General Photographic Techniques-- (1) Use proper lighting and composition. (2) Select best film for the job (Black-and-white films, Color films). (3) Use photo meters. (4) Take personnel photographs (Select proper equipment, Determine proper lighting, Posing). (5) Take news information photographs (Captioning, Picture content). | 500 |
| C | Perform Technical Photographic Procedures-- (1) Apply photographic procedures (Select camera lens, Select film types). (2) Select and utilize filters. (3) Compute exposure settings. (4) Apply flash photography techniques. (5) Determine correct exposures. (6) Determine proper lighting. | 500 |
| D | Perform Specialized Photographic Aerial Techniques-- (1) Photograph sites from airplanes in flight and calculate number of exposures and time lapse between to obtain picture. (2) Load camera with film and mount camera on airplane. (3) Follow plotted course on map indicating altitude and area to be covered. (4) Adjust exposure time. (5) Maintain camera level and oriented in flight patch. (6) Attach automatic exposure mechanism to camera and adjust for timed exposures, or manually trip shutter at calculated intervals. | 100 |
| E | Perform Periodic Servicing and Functional-- (1) Checks on Still Photographic Equipment. (2) Examine and exercise care of cameras, lenses, and accessories. (3) Apply safety precautions in servicing, handling and replacing equipment. (4) Practice first aid measures. (5) Determine the technical limitations of equipment involving picture quality. (6) Perform preventive maintenance on equipment. | 400 |
| F | Develop, Process, and Finish Film-- (1) Develop black and white film. (2) Develop color film. (3) Make contact prints and enlargements. (4) Organize and maintain photo records and files. (5) Employ quality control procedures in film processing. (6) Prepare audiovisual materials. (7) Process motion picture film. | 1500 |
| Grand | Total | 6000 |
Special Instructions: Work processes completed in a state or federally recognized apprenticeship program will be accepted upon presentation of proper documentation to the appropriate service school.
A total of 432 hours of related instruction is required in order to complete this program. Related instruction credit may be awarded individuals registered in the trade of Photographer, Still taken from an accredited institution, providing the courses are similar to the courses taken for a Photographer, Still program in a community college/vocational school.
End of Pamphlet 621-96 Photographer, Still
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