Planning Blog: Props

 

 

 We are preparing to begin making our movie.  We feel we have planned enough and we are satisfied with it.  Our script is slid but can be changed on the fly if anything goes differently.  The one thing that is essential to our script, however, is the props.  We need props to develop the setting and to amplify the atmosphere.  the atmosphere we are going for is mysterious and scary.  After all, our genres are horror and mystery.  One of the props mentioned in the script is a tent.  The setting of the film is a campsite.  Though it is impromptu in the story, the characters happen to have a tent on them.  It will be a hassle loading and setting up a tent in a park but, it serves as a safe space for the campers.  The surrounding is dark and dangerous and the tent provides the only shelter they can come across.  Another prop that is important is the lantern.  The lantern is also symbolic as it is one of the few light sources they have access to in the dark woods.  The lantern is also going to be very helpful for lighting the set.  We plan to film at night when it is dark in order to set the atmosphere.  So, having extra light in the scene will help.  Another prop I am considering bringing is chairs.  The chairs will go up in the campsite.  It may be silly because the characters were not shown carrying the chairs, but I think it is a necessary sacrifice for the image of the camp.  If we think of new props to bring until then, we will.