WHAT IS A FILM CELL?
Film memorabilia is a vast and varied product and there are many different areas for collectors and fans to choose from. I only supply a small portion of the items that are available. It occurred to me that maybe some people are unaware what a film cell actually is, so I will endeavour to describe them in more detail.
A film cell consists of postcard sized posters or scenes from the movie, either a strip of 4 or individual frames 35mm film usually from a trailer that has been shown in a cinema somewhere in the UK or USA. Each film cell is therefore unique as no 2 frames are identical. The mountboard that these are mounted on are made from acid free card so will not damage the 35mm film and pictures over time.
Each display is finished off with a gilt or silver plaque with the movie title and Limited Edition Film Cell engraved on. All come with a certificate of authenticity.The 35mm strips or individual cells are hand picked so you get the best, no back of the head or obscure distance shots. The number of 35mm film strips in a presentation does depend on the type of display. There are several to choose from. See below the displays that are available with a brief description of each:
Large Montage - 5 mini posters or scenes, 6 strips of 4 frames from different parts of the movie. Size is approx 18x16 inches.
Triple Film Cell - 3 mini posters or scene, 6 individual frames from different parts of the movie. Size is approx 20x8 inches.
Mini Montage - 1 mini posters and 10 individual frames from different parts of the movie. Size is approx 10x8 inches.
Double Film Cell - 2 mini posters and 2 strips of 4 frames. Size is approx 14x8 inches.
Double Montage - 2 mini posters and 4 frames from different parts of the movie. Size approx 14x8 inches.
Photo Film Cell - A 10x8 approx photo from a scene in the movie and 2 frames. Size approx 12x10 inches.
DVD Film Cell - 1 mini poster, the DVD label and 2 frames from different parts of the movie. Size approx 14x8 inches.
Standard Film Cell - 1 mini poster and a strip of 4 frames. Size is approx 10x8 inches.
Each display is framed in a black ash effect frame with perspex back and front. This serves 2 purposes, no risk of breakages in transit and with perspex at the back you can see the full beauty of the film cells. They are a piece of movie history. With the growing use of CGI, 35mm film will become a thing of the past.
Well I hope this all makes sense and goes part way to letting you know about my product. They make a fantastic gift for any occasion, something different and a superb item for an collector or fan
Happy shopping!!!
1 comment:
You wouldn`t believe the amount of times that I have had to explain what a Film Cell is when describing what we sell to family and friends. Great article.
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