Playback of a Story / Film and Arrow Free Icons | Vector Assets

The Moment a Static Record Starts Moving as a Story

A design combining a “film strip (negative),” the origin of photography and movies, with a “play mark (play button),” a modern interface. This signifies not just that it is a “video file,” but symbolizes the “beginning of the viewing experience,” where the time and memories trapped within the film vividly start moving with a single click. It is an icon that adds depth to artistic videos and valuable recorded footage.

Specific Usage Scenes and Suggested Applications

This material functions as an entrance to “videos that tell a story,” from movie review sites to pages introducing corporate histories.

• For “Watch Main Feature” Links on Movie Review and Work Introduction Sites: Ideal as a link button to a distribution service or a play button for a trailer in review articles of movies and dramas. By including the “film” element rather than just a triangular play mark, you can emphasize that the video is “a work of art.” It functions as a calmly designed button that shows respect for the work in sections like classic movies or masterpiece selections.
• For “Archive Footage / History” Pages on Corporate Sites and Museums: In sections introducing valuable historical footage from the past or history videos summarizing the history since founding. It functions as a metaphor that “clicking here plays back the time of the past.” The image of “recording and preserving” that film possesses conveys reliability and weight as visual materials, stimulating the intellectual curiosity of visitors.
• For “Start Viewing” Buttons of Documentaries and Interviews: As a playback trigger for documentary works dealing with social themes or interview videos approaching the depths of a person. It suggests that it is a “story to sit down and watch carefully” rather than a light variety-style video. It is also excellent as an eye-catcher introducing one’s own portfolio on the portfolio site of a video creator (videographer).
• For “Concept Videos” of Crowdfunding and Projects: As a thumbnail decoration for a concept movie conveying the thoughts and background of a new project. By placing this icon along with the message “Please see our vision in the video,” it conveys an attitude of trying to supplement the enthusiasm and story that cannot be conveyed by text alone with video. It becomes an important entrance to evoke empathy from supporters.
• For “Documentary Movie” Delivery Guidance at Weddings and Events: On the guidance page when a wedding photo studio or event company delivers recorded footage (end rolls, etc.) capturing the state of the day online. As a button leading to an emotional experience saying, “Let’s replay the emotion of that day once more.” The retro atmosphere of the film beautifully colors precious memories.

Editing Tips and the Merits of the EPS Format

Completely free for both commercial and personal use. In addition to PNG and SVG that can be used immediately on the web, EPS data that is easy to process according to the design is also available as a set.

By utilizing the EPS format (vector data), you can freely adjust the balance between the film and the play mark. Using software like Adobe Illustrator, making the play mark slightly smaller to strengthen the presence of the film gives a calmer impression closer to “records/archives.” Conversely, making the play mark large and placing it so it protrudes becomes a strong appeal saying, “I want you to watch it right now!”
Changing the color of the film to sepia to produce a more nostalgic atmosphere is also recommended.