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Props

Props Assistant - An assistant prop person helps place and organize all the props that are provided by the prop master. This person directly works with and assists the prop master in handling all the various props that are used in a movie. This includes all moveable items like guns, knives, books, phones, dish-ware, food, musical instruments, pets or any other item that needs to be present to fulfill the story line.

Model / Prop Builders - Model makers and prop builders construct unique and specialized set props that are too difficult to attain, or too expensive to buy. This person builds these needed props from scratch using various materials that may include styrofoam, plastics, electronics, metals, woods or glass types of materials. This person is usually skilled in a wide variety of machining, construction and sculpting techniques.

Prop Master - The prop master acquires, organizes, maintains and accounts for all the various props needed for the production. A prop is basically any set decoration piece that can be moved readily easily. This includes many items like guns, knives, books, phones, dish-ware, food, musical instruments, pets or any other item that needs to be present to fulfill the story line.

Set Decorator - The set decorator makes the decisions on what furnishings and other decorations are going to be used on set. This person works closely with the art director and production designer to create the optimal visual environment for filming. This may include various items such as paintings, fabrics, and other non movable decorative set pieces.

Sign & Graphics - If a customized logo or graphic is needed as a prop, a sign or graphics designer creates or fabricates the necessary items. This may include large signs for restaurants, banners, faux company letterheads, coffee cups with logos or any other similar prop designs that require a graphic artist to create.

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