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Animation Art - 5 of the Most Common Mediums Purchased by Collectors  by: Paul Callis Animation Cels - A cel (short for celluloid) is a blank clear plastic sheet used by the studio artist to paint an animated character or object based on the animator's original pencil drawing. The cels are then placed over a background and photographed in sequence to produce an illusion of life in the completed film or cartoon short. Every cel is different but this does not mean that every cel is unique. Often multiple copies of a cel were created by the Inkers as color models in order to advance their technique and skills in Animation Art. Limited Edition Cels - A non production hand painted cel created for sale to the collectors market. It is produced in fixed limited quantities and are easily identified by a fraction (150/500) in the lower right hand corner. They were not used in films or cartoon shorts, and the original intent was to recreate the original production cels. Nowadays many studios release new images not based on production Animation Art. Sericels - A non production cel created by means of a printing process similar to silk screening. No work is done by hand, therefore no painting or inking is involved. They are often produced in limited quantities of 5000, and they are marketed as a low cost alternative to production and limited edition cels. Animation Drawings - A drawing on paper in pencil, sometimes colored which is created by a studio artist of an animated character or object for which the cels are later created. Giclee - The French term "Giclée", literally meaning "spray of ink," is used to describe these prints. Four precision nozzles spray up to a million microscopic droplets per second on to fine art paper. Then, each piece of paper is individually hand-mounted. Displaying a full color spectrum, the prints are lush and velvety, capturing the subtle nuances of the original artwork About The Author © Premier Animation 2006 Paul Callis is the proprietor of Premier Animation, a respected Animation Art Gallery in the UK . Paul’s passion for Animation Art, has helped collectors unable to source this fine medium, own pieces of art they thought were impossible to locate, and allowing many unknown to this specialized art form, gain great knowledge and understanding. You can visit Paul’s web site, and see his fantastic collection at http://www.premieranimation.com, as well as reading his information and comments on animation art. sale@premieranimation.com This article was posted on January 11, 2006 Read More Articles from the "Hobbies" Category: Tools Of The Trade by Maddy Cranley Quick Tips On How to Draw a Realistic Face by Todd Harris How To Find The Best Birding Binoculars by Betty Allen Best Gardening Gifts for All Occasions by Bob Roy Money Saving Tips For Soap Makers and Cosmetic Crafters by Ololade Franklin Add Dimension And Personality To Your Embroidery by Rose Lenk Coloring Pages for Kids by The Doll Palace How to Draw Anyone and Make it Look Like the Person! by Todd Harris Your First Cigar Humidor by Jennifer Marie Jordan The Value of an Astrology Birth Chart by Morgan Hamilton << Back to "Hobbies" Index

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