Star Wars Movie Poster Restoration
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnIWubWYnfY - an 8 minute video from the Fourth Cone Restoration youtube channel.
The blurb: 'In this video, we share the linen backing and restoration processes being performed on a “Star Wars” British Quad movie poster. This poster was done for a UK Client “Vintage and Modern Movie Art” who will be opening shop soon!
The Poster: The British quad poster for the 1977 film “Star Wars,” designed by Tom Chantrell, is an iconic piece of cinematic art renowned for its dynamic composition and vibrant color palette. Chantrell’s poster captures the essence of the film’s adventurous spirit, featuring dramatic depictions of Luke, Leia, and Darth Vader, set against a backdrop of space battles and starships. The artwork’s vivid and detailed style contributed to the film’s allure, helping to attract audiences with its promise of epic adventure and intergalactic intrigue. This poster has since become a treasured collector’s item and a symbol of the film’s enduring legacy.’
There is also this 1976 poster restoration from the same channel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=013DkrifPqg
And a 3+ minute Revenge Of The Jedi poster restoration: www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4qVsiEOHks
The professionals sure do make it look easy - I wouldn’t trust myself to do anything like that - I’d left with a seriously soggy and likely torn & sagging poster! Impressive stuff. 👍