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Props

The props department in the film industry is in charge of selecting, creating, and managing all the items that actors interact with on screen. This includes everything from furniture and personal belongings to weapons and vehicles. Props are carefully chosen to match the film's time period, setting, and character roles. The department ensures that props are in the right place at the right time during filming, enhancing the realism of scenes and contributing to the overall storytelling process in movies.

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Roles

Props Master

Runs the property department, which makes, stores, and transports props, as well as preps the props for each day’s shoot.

Props/Model Maker

Creates props/physical models of the characters and other objects out of modeling clay or other materials.

Assistant Prop Master

Assists the property master with the management and coordination of props on set.

Prop Dresser

Dresses sets in pre-production, including working with fabrics and flooring to make sets look realistic for the period and setting of the film.

Stand-by Props

Assists with the setup and maintenance of props during filming, ensuring they are readily available on set.

Set Dresser

Arranges and decorates the sets with props, furniture, and other visual elements.

Store Keeper

Manages and organizes the storage and inventory of props and related materials.

Trainee

Supports the props team on various tasks.

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