Creation of a Short Film : Props...

The term props within film is defined as any portable item, which is meant to be visible on the set of the film . Therefore as a term it include a huge range of objects; Dressing Props (these are used to dress the sets such as the furniture, drapes and flooring), Hand Props (these are the items which are used or held by the actors/actresses), Hero props (these are the objects that are central to the action within the scene), Stunt Props (these are replica items which are made of a soft material), Mechanical Props (these may move or illuminate) and Other Props (including weapon such as guns/knives and greenery/foliage including trees/plants). Within a feature films the properties department is responsible for the creation, operation and maintenance of all props. Blow is a video whereby it looks around a prop store within London (you really can find anything on YouTube!)

 

Off course within my short film, there will be a less diverse range of props, however they still play a crucial part within my film, especially as the plot revolves around the object of shoes. Below is a list of a few of the props which I anticipate including within my film :

Shoes
- Black high heels
- Vintage brogues
- Ballerina Pumps
The Flat
- Alarm clock
- Coffee mug
- Bed and bedside table
Key Events
- Signs for bench and bridge
- Labels for shoes
- Mobile phone
For The Filming
- Camera
- Tri-pod
- Dolly
- Script
- Storyboard

Here is an image of the labels and signs which I have created in preperation for my filming :

Here is an image of the props that I needed for the scene set at the tube station :