The Art of Prop Creation
No film is complete with out the proper slew of props. When creating props, the process of graphic design as well as the use of paper are implemented in almost every film. To the right is a linked video of a prop master at work which initially inspired a closer into this kind of work across eight different films.
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Graphic Design and Paper Prop Facts
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On a film set, the prop master is in charge of all props.
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There are often many versions or copies of the same prop used on a film set.
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Prop creation is often a process of trial and error, different variations are created and presented until a final design is approved.
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The art department for a big budget film is be enormous, with many different specialists working together to create the desired atmosphere for a film, a graphic designer being one of them (Herzing, 2018)
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According to an interview with Robert Bernard, who has worked in the art department for TV shows like NCIS and The Office, the very first step for designing these props is getting familiar with the script and the characters (LaSane, 2019)
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