The Standby Prop leads the standyby props team on set, breaks down the script, ensures prop continuity, and checks all props for suitability throughout production.
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The Work
The Standby Prop leads the standby props team during production, as distinct from props master who sources or makes props and manages their storage.
Role and Responsibilities
- Break down the script.
- Responsible for ensuring that props are placed and used so that continuity is maintained from shot to shot and across the entire production.
- Ensure the suitability of all props for filming.
- Research props appropriate for period filming.
- Manage the standby props team and communicate effectively.
- They must keep the props master up-to-date on any changes in props needed.
Works with
- Director
- Director of Photography
- First Assistant Director
- Standby Art Director
Qualities - Standby Prop
Is this role right for me?
For this role, you need:
Ability to break down a script.
Great observational skills, focus, and attention to detail.
Great organisational skills; ability to schedule, plan, work to budgets.
Strong communication skills to manage a small team and communicate with director, artists, and other personnel on set.
Ability to be flexible and to trouble shoot problems as they arise.
Knowledge of and the ability to follow all relevant health and safety guidelines.
Interests - Standby Prop
This occupation is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Enterprising
Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.
Administrative
Administrative people are interested in work that offers security and a sense of being part of a larger process. They may be at their most productive under supervisors who give clear guidelines and while performing routine tasks in a methodical and reliable way.
They tend to enjoy clerical and most forms of office work, where they perform essential administrative duties. They often form the backbone of large and small organisations alike. They may enjoy being in charge of office filing systems, and using computers and other office equipment to keep things running smoothly. They usually like routine work hours and prefer comfortable indoor workplaces.
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.
Entry - Standby Prop
Last Updated: May, 2025
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