I'm trying to come up with a unique gift idea, and I thought about getting a collectible film cell or drawing from an animated movie or show. I don't understand, though, how some are "Limited Edition: Only 1000 Made" if it is an original. I want to be informed beforehand, but can't seem to find any helpful information online.
2006-10-17 16:18:41 · 2 answers · asked by affirmation826 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Comics & Animation
Collectible film cells are 2-3 frames cut from a single film, packaged as collectible, limited edition. Usually this means that if only 1000 sets are made, 1000 2-3 frame sections of a film are cut, packaged, and numbered. Considering how many frames make up a major motion picture, 1000 sets is definitely limited. If you can find a set that has the major character or favorite character in the frame set, then it might be worth quite a bit. Check Ebay for collectible film cells to see an example.
2006-10-17 16:28:22 · answer #1 · answered by Mr.Know-It-All 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before computers, animation was done by drawing each frame on an individual cell. One scene could encompass hundreds of frames, with little or no variation between cells. Given my rudimentary understanding of animation, I'm guessing that the '1000 made' may have been the range of identical- or nearly identical- cells found within one or two scenes.
2006-10-17 16:31:05 · answer #2 · answered by count scratchula 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋