Props are visible, movable items that are used in film. The Props Person builds, manages, and preps them, collaborating with various departments, actors, and extras on set.
The term ‘props’ refers to any moveable item that is meant to be visible on film. This huge range of objects includes dressing props, hand props, hero props (objects central to the action in a scene), stunt props (replica items made of soft materials), and mechanical props. Props also include some weapons and foliage.
The property department works within the art department and is responsible for the manufacture, maintenance, transportation, and storage of props, as well as prepping props for each day’s shoot and dressing props into sets. They work with the art department and the construction department to build props, and also work with actors and extras in relation to how they interact with and use props.
To work in the props department, you should be well-organised and used to working under pressure for long hours in a physical role.
It is also important to have basic craft and DIY skills and be able to work with materials following health and safety best practices.
A props person should have good research skills and the ability to keep basic paperwork.
Being able to work well as part of a team is also essential.
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This occupation is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Creative
Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.
Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.
Realist
Realists are usually interested in 'things' - such as buildings, mechanics, equipment, tools, electronics etc. Their primary focus is dealing with these - as in building, fixing, operating or designing them. Involvement in these areas leads to high manual skills, or a fine aptitude for practical design - as found in the various forms of engineering.
Realists like to find practical solutions to problems using tools, technology and skilled work. Realists usually prefer to be active in their work environment, often do most of their work alone, and enjoy taking decisive action with a minimum amount of discussion and paperwork.
