Props

 Hello blog!

In my previous blog posts, I’ve shared that this project will focus on using props to help tell my film's story. Before I describe the props I’m using, I want to briefly talk about what props actually are. 

Props are objects that actors use in plays or movies to make the story feel real. These objects can be anything from something small, like an earring, to something big like a couch. I learned that props have been around for a long time, even in ancient Greece, the Renaissance (think Shakespeare), and the Middle Ages. Back then, props were often related to things like war, swords, guns, and masks. As television and theater progressed and grew, props continued to develop, helping to illustrate stories in a more exciting way. In my film opening, props will be a tool to bring the story to life. 

For instance, in one scene set in a gym, I’ll use tiger paws, grips, a handbag, chalk, headphones, and a headband. This gym will look something like this.

These props will show that Gianna Diaz, the character, is training and practicing gymnastics moves like on the floor, bars, or vault. Even the gym mats will be considered props! The best part is that many of these props are already in my house. I have my AirPods and JBL headphones for sound, the grips and tiger paws from when I did gymnastics, and I can easily steal a headband from my little sister. The more props I find, the more excited I get because it makes this story feel real. I’m really looking forward to using props for this project and can’t wait to research more!