Props
RTS Headquarters
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Tue, 17/09/2024
The props (properties) department determines what a character should have in each scene to add to the narrative structure. These can be anything from a personal belonging such as a bag or drink, to a larger prop such as a car or piece of furniture. The props department will source, create and care for all props used in a production.
Skills needed
- Eye for interiors and creative visual thinking
- Knowledge of different time periods, cultures, and environments
- Ability to make direct creative decisions and management
- Craft skills such as sewing, building, upholstery
- Physical strength and stamina
- Able to work efficiently under pressure
Job roles
- Props Trainee
- Greensman
- Armourer
- Drapes
- Props Storeman
- Standby Props
- Dressing Props
- Prop Master
Duties include
- Helping to create a visual representation of a character in a scene
- Able to determine what props are required for each character and where to obtain them from
- Decide budgets and research where to buy/hire props
- Oversee continuity of props between shots and scenes
- Dressing sets and locations
- Working quickly if last minute changes are made on set