3 December 2012

Pre-Production: Prop List

In this post, I will be exploring the few, but important props that inhabit our opening sequence.


Earpieces - These are required for the characters of Davidson and Yung, who use them to communicate with one another and keep each other updated on the whereabouts of their target, Stretzel. The purchase of special earpiece props would be an unnecessary expense, as we could simply find a pair of old headphones that are out of use and remove the cords, which would look appropriate.

Briefcase - In our opening there is an enigma created about a mysterious briefcase that the character Jim Stretzel picks up. We wish for the prop to have a vintage leather look about it, or alternatively a sleek metallic one. Either of which would be suitable and I'm we will be able to locate one in one of our households.






Cup of Coffee - This is a rather essential prop as it is used in a rather dramatic action during the opening, when Yung drops his earpiece into the cup to indicate him going rogue. The cup would also be something used by Yung on the job, as he watches from the balcony for an extended period. We'll probably use basic a cup from the nearby Caffe Nero.
Phone - While Davidson and Yung make use of earpieces to remain inconspicuous, Caprivi is in a different location so makes use of his phone. We plan on using my rather large smartphone to be representative of his well-paying profession  and the requirements his field of work has.