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Uploaded by on Sep 18, 2008

Printing (1947)

Printing occupations, opportunities and technologies before electronics and computers changed the world.

Producer: Holmes (Burton) Films, Inc.
Audio/Visual: Sd, B&W
Keywords: Occupations: Printing; Communication: Printing

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  • I love my job!

  • Things sure have come a long way since then.

  • Really enjoyed this blast from the past, all before I was born of course! I must say that despite the monumental advances in print technology there's still an essential need for the human eye (plus a skilled pair of hands and a decent brain!) at all stages of a job. I think printing can still be considered a craft, and perhaps the skill now lies in balancing technology/automation with hands-on work and common sense. I'm interested to know more about other print businesses in the UK and beyond ;)

  • A really interesting and enjoyable film. Quality printing is just as much a skilled craft today as it was back in 1947.

  • a blast to da past.

    I'm proud to be a printer / pressman.

  • This was when printing was a craft and most people took pride in their work.

  • look how unsafe they were back then open gears and stuff oh boy

  • Very intresting video

  • Yes, craftsmanship is a dying trait in our trade, as are the excellent bennies + pay. Almost zero formal training & apprentships (job security for ME, though!) We can't go back though.. There are still elements of creativeness in running a big press that are extremely satisfying.

  • Back then respect was automaticly given to the 'craftsmen'. I don't see that in today's world anymore, yet we produce higher quality and 80 times faster as back then in 1947.

    Compensation was loyal and a printer could feed his wife and five children royaly. Bring back those good old days please.

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