With popularity of movie posters has come necessity to create various sizes of posters. The first and most widely used poster is one sheet, which is usually 27" x 41". The subway, also known as two sheet, is larger but not exactly two times size of one sheet. The 3 sheet is three times size of one sheet measuring at 41" x 81". The 6 sheet is six times size of one sheet measuring of 81" x 81". There is also a 12 sheet approximately twelve times size of a one sheet, and colossal sized 24 sheet measuring 246" x by 108". Other sizes include mini sheet, which is usually much smaller than one sheet and comes in a variety of sizes, and stock sheet issued for cartoons or other shorts.

As with all collectibles, condition is a great factor when placing a value on posters. A movie poster’s value is determined by demand, rarity, and condition. Poster collectors use same grade system used by comic book collectors: mint (perfect), near mint, very good, good, fair, and poor.

For those who want to be serious movie poster collectors, you will need to know some things about taking care of your movie poster art.

Tips to retain total collectable value of movie posters

Never alter appearance of a poster. Do not fold, bend, tear, or punch holes in it even to hang it on your wall.

Never place a movie poster in direct sunlight. UV lights can also be harmful.

Don't write on your poster, even on back. Marks on back can sometimes be seen from other side, taking away from poster's value.

Never put tape on front of a poster even to repair tears. If you do use tape, use acid free tape available from an art supply shop, and place tape on back. For expensive movie art take it to a professional to be restored. Posters can be restored same way rare comic books are professionally restored.

When shipping posters use thick poster tubes or bubble envelopes.

For long time storage, frame, or place poster in a plastic bag or tube, and keep it in a cool dry climate.

When framing a poster do not dry mount it, and use an acid free backing board.

Now that you know a little more about movie posters and movie poster collecting, go ahead, start collecting!

6. Liven Up Posed Shots

Try to avoid taking boring posed shots. Instead of using
"Say Cheese" try have people say Rumplestilskin.

That should help get a real smile. If people see you're going to
take their picture, tell them you will click on four and
then click on three.

That should catch them in a more relaxed state.

7. Camera Hardware Tips

Does your camera have correct options set up?

Check your lens and make sure its clean. it could have a
finger print on it. That would make it almost impossible
to focus.

Check to see if you have auto focus or manual focus. Test
it to see if it will work as stated in your manual. Make sure
you know how to control it.

if you are using slide film set ISO button
one spot ahead of film. An example would be
if your using ISO 64 slide film, set ISO at 80.

The results will be deeper colour saturation and
more vibrant shades of yellow, red, and orange. This
tip will not work with print film.

Using a digital camera, always make sure battery
is charged.

For more room on your memory card delete all
pictures you don't want to keep. Your now ready for some
fun and games clicking away with your camera.

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