Point 3) raises a question: Does indoor lighting have an effect on a poster / colors / over some amount of time, say a couple of years? I thought only sunlight (UV) can fade sth., but with a quick google search I got even more confused. This might be of interest to others also - if someone can chime in?
Now obviously sunlight if it comes in through a window spreads through a room but with much less impact than if sth. is directly exposed? Thanks, Wolfgang Kinoart.net Von: MoPo List [mailto:[email protected]] Im Auftrag von James Richard Gesendet: Freitag, 26. März 2010 20:26 An: [email protected] Betreff: Re: [MOPO] Displaying posters without glass / Tony Nourmand Gallery I thought Sue would respond to the idea using "glass" in a poster frame, but I guess she's busy so I'll chime in for her. I do hope when people are talking about "glass" in this discussion that they are talking about UV-blocking plexiglass and NOT regular glass, right? Regular glass should never be used in movie poster frames for several reasons: 1) There is a possibility of the face of the poster "sticking" to the glass. Not a good thing. 2) There is the possibility the frame will fall or the glass will be struck hard somehow -- causing the glass to break/shatter and cut/gouge/otherwise damage the face of the poster. 3) Quality movie poster frames (like the "premium" frames Sue sells through www.Hollywoodposterframes.com) use 1/8" thick UV filtered plexiglass with additional filtering for indoor lighting, which mitigates the fading effects of light. Old movie posters are notoriously light-sensitive and posters will not stick to this type of plexiglass. Most frames with glass do not have UV-blocking glass. 4) Glass adds a tremendous amount of weight to the frame, making it more likely to fall off the wall or simply be dropped when being handled. Generally speaking, the cost of UV-blocking plexiglass is comparable to glass and considering the disadvantages of glass, I can't see any reason for using glass in a movie poster display situation. Displaying *without* either plexiglass or glass may be OK for a very temporary situation, but you're still taking a chance on damage (it only takes a second). However, if we're talking about a poster worth some real money, it is never a good idea to leave the face of the poster exposed bare naked to the world. Way too much bad stuff can happen to it that way. Having said all this, I now have to go flog myself because I just remembered that I still have two pricey linen-backed posters hanging in the hall which I have not yet got under plexiglass. So, do as I say, not as I do :) -- JR Todd A. Spoor wrote: All of the frames in my house have a removable back so that I can rotate posters in and out and I also store my posters this way. Each frame has anywhere from 8-10 posters in it depending if any of them are linen backed. I only will keep 2 linen backed posters in a frame with the other 8 otherwise it adds too much weight and the frame will start to bow. This works for my 1 sheets, 30x40, 40x60 and 3 sheets. Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® _____ From: Info Movie Poster Art Gallery <mailto:[email protected]> <[email protected]> Date: Fri, 26 Mar 2010 15:39:03 +0000 To: <mailto:[email protected]> <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [MOPO] Displaying posters without glass / Tony Nourmand Gallery Like Tony, we used open frames with the posters pinned at our old gallery, to enable a temporary rotating display, with no problems I can remember. As long as its not for too long in a domestic environment, it shouldnt be a problem. Even temperature & humidity levels help. This is quite timely, as were currently working on a really beautiful, vintage-style temporary/rotating display frame for quads and 1-sheets, backed and unbacked. Ideal for a home cinema. Will be mailing out about this in due course. Tim Movie Poster Art Gallery London On 26/03/2010 14:47, "Walton, Jeffrey" <[email protected]> wrote: I can think of a few more reason not displaying without glass Kids, or kids and crayons to be exact A shaken (unknown to you) can of soda Friends plus beer plus darts _____ From: MoPo List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Paul Gerrard Sent: Friday, March 26, 2010 10:41 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [MOPO] Displaying posters without glass / Tony Nourmand Gallery Hi Neil, Interesting idea. Other than the obvious fading and flying-chianti-related hazards you describe, the only other ones I can think of are over-inquisitive insects and exposure to moisture/condensation (avoid placing near bathroom/kitchen/window!). If pinning, it's probably worth pinning halfway down the sides as well to spread the load. Alternatively, I'm sure it's possible to clamp the edges rather than pin to spread the load even more. All within the linen borders naturally! Anybody else have any thoughts? Don't know of suppliers in the UK supplying ready-made frames of that size without glass. Closest I've come across is http://www.fastframes.co.uk/cgi-bin/ca000005.pl A0 size (with "plastic glass). Haven't used them, though, so no idea what quality is like. Otherwise custom-made at your local framer, or DIY with mitre saw. Acid-free card should be available from any picture-framing wholesaler. As for acid-free sleeves - http://www.preservationequipment.com/ http://www.secol.co.uk/PRODUCTS.HTM http://www.selwyns.com/ Ive used Preservation Equipment before, but maybe other UK MOPOers can chime in with other suggestions? Paul www.movieposterstudio.com <http://www.movieposterstudio.com/> In a message dated 22/03/2010 21:24:10 GMT Standard Time, [email protected] writes: Hallo fellow MOPOnians I was wondering if anyone has a view re: the displaying of posters without glass; displaying backed posters with the linen corners pinned into the frame so it acts almost like a glorified bulletin board? Tony Nourmand presents posters in his gallery backed but without glass and i think they look much better without glare (even non-reflective glass cannot completely kill glare and are majorly expensive in larger dimensions). Are there any risks associated with this manner of presenting posters, other than fading and the risk that your other half might hurl a glass of chianti at it in a moment of rage? Ideally, I would like to have several such 1sh frames in situ around my flat so that i can rotate my collection by simply pinning/unpinning the backed posters to them. Does anyone know a supplier in the UK where you can buy 1-sheet frames without glass that are big enough to host backed 1-sheets in this way (Tony?)? Also, does anybody know somewhere in London that sells acid free card/acid-free plastic sleeves? Many thanks Neil _____________ The information contained in this message is proprietary and/or confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, please: (i) delete the message and all copies; (ii) do not disclose, distribute or use the message in any manner; and (iii) notify the sender immediately. In addition, please be aware that any message addressed to our domain is subject to archiving and review by persons other than the intended recipient. 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