Everything you need to know about Giclée Art Prints

When you purchase an art print from Blauw Films, you are investing in a piece designed to last a lifetime. To achieve this level of quality, we utilize the Giclée (pronounced zhee-klay) printing process—the gold standard for fine art reproduction.

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What is a Giclée print?

The word “Giclée” is French for “sprayed ink.” Today, the term describes a sophisticated inkjet printmaking process that goes far beyond standard commercial printing.

By using professional-grade archival inks and specialized printers, Giclée printing offers extra-fine image resolution. This allows us to retain a higher degree of detail, texture, and color depth from the original cinematic art or photographic images, ensuring the print looks exactly as the artist intended.

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How long do Giclée prints last?

A significant amount of research and development has gone into the materials that make up a Blauw Films print. While the archival nature of any print can vary based on its environment, scientific lab reports suggest that our Giclée process and premium papers will produce a print that lasts between 100–200 years in optimal conditions.

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Protecting Your Art

To ensure your print remains a centerpiece for generations, keep the following in mind:

• Sunlight Resistance: We use high-quality, UV-resistant inks that offer great durability. However, we recommend avoiding direct sunlight for prolonged periods, as even the best inks can eventually fade under constant UV exposure.

• The Competition: Cheaper alternatives (standard digital prints) lack these archival properties and will often begin to fade or discolor within just a few years.

Designed to transform artwork into a striking wall presence, our Giclée prints are more than just images—they are durable pieces of cinematic history.

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