Printed pictures, designs and photographs
CPC v2.1 Code: 3254
About printed pictures, designs and photographs
cpc code 3254 covers the production of printed pictures, designs, and photographs. This industry plays a vital role in the broader visual arts and media sectors, providing essential visual content and imagery for a wide range of applications, from advertising and marketing to educational materials and fine art. The output of this industry is a key input for many other industries, making it an important component of the overall economy.
Production process
The main production techniques used in this industry involve various printing processes, such as offset printing, digital printing, and screen printing. These methods allow for the mass production of high-quality, detailed images and designs on a variety of substrates, including paper, canvas, and other materials. The specific techniques used will depend on the desired output, the scale of production, and the characteristics of the final product.
Production inputs
The key inputs required for the production of printed pictures, designs, and photographs include raw materials such as paper, ink, and other printing supplies. Additionally, this industry relies on specialized printing equipment, including presses, digital printers, and finishing equipment. Skilled labor, including graphic designers, pre-press technicians, and printing operators, is also a crucial input for this industry.
Production outputs
The primary outputs of this industry are printed pictures, designs, and photographs, which are then consumed by a wide range of other industries. These outputs may be used in 4541 Advertising, 8520 Primary and secondary education, 9000 Creative, arts and entertainment activities, and many other sectors that require visual content and imagery.
Family tree for printed pictures, designs and photographs
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A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3'>3: Other transportable goods, except metal products, machinery and equipment</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/32'>32: Pulp, paper and paper products; printed matter and related articles</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/325'>325: Printed maps; music, printed or in manuscript; postcards, greeting cards, pictures and plans</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3254'>3254: Printed pictures, designs and photographs</a>"]
C --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3251'>3251: Maps and hydrographic or similar charts (including wall maps, topographical plans and globes), printed, other than in book-form</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3252'>3252: Music, printed or in manuscript</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3253'>3253: Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings or messages, with or without envelopes or trimmings</a>"]
C --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3255'>3255: Plans and drawings for architectural, engineering, industrial, commercial, topographical or similar purposes, being originals drawn by hand; hand-written texts; photographic reproductions and carbon copies of the foregoing</a>"]
D --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/32540'>32540: Printed pictures, designs and photographs</a>"]
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