Why Props Matter

I'm a sound guy but this was recommended to me by the Propmaster and Assistant Propmaster I'm currently working with on a Warner Brothers feature. I don't know how better to say it but... wow. You totally nailed it! In 10 minutes you told a more emotional and captivating story than most of the directors I've worked with ever have in any of their shows. Mad props to you! Amazing!

As an assistant Propmaster on some pretty big Hollywood movies, I cannot possibly thank you enough for this video. It makes me tear up to watch. I can't tell you how many times people ask me "so what's a prop" and I struggle to "justify" what props are. We get no Emmys. We get no oscars. We are like the supportive friend who never gets the girl. Is kind of heartbreaking. We spend so much time being unrecognized and unsung it really gets into our heads and a lot of us have internalized the idea that we are not that important or artistic a part of the process. To see it acknowledged that we ARE is sort of jarring-- it's like getting a big hug after being alone for a long time. Thank you so very very much. Whenever anyone asks "so what is a prop" now, I show them your video. You've done wonders for this prop girl. -Melissa Harrison

props to you for making this video about props

Props to this video.....do you see what I just did!?....no?...anyone?.....(crickets)

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They showed us this video in my Intro to Props class in freshman year of college, when I had NO CLUE what concentration I was going to pick, and now I'm about to graduate having been Props Master for one of my favorite shows ever. Props are so special to me, I love being able to tell meaningful stories. Love this video to bits!!

I've been doing props for small theater productions (and occasionally for films) for years, and you hit the nail right on the head. If a prop fits the place & time, the audience doesn't notice because they assume that it's correct. They fail to realize that someone actually had to do research & find or recreate a milking stool from 1820. Thanks

Wow, just wow. I'll keep revisiting this video from time to time. Great overview!

As someone who is going to college to be a props master thank you for this. It shows me people really do care for what I love, even if its a small few. I am going to use this video if anyone ever asks why I do what I do. Thank you

I'm so impressed by this analysis. Here's to your work.

Thank you for making the video! Please keep going and do more.

Gorgeous video! Thank you!

Your explanation of the greatest props is so beautiful. Even with the short clips, I was able to understand how it changes the film and that despite not putting them into the spotlight, they still create impact to the audience.

This was fantastic! Reminded me of all the movies I haven't watched in too long.

Fantastic... Pulled me in and keep me there until the end. You are a real talent, even without any Props.

This is so cool. Why haven't more people seen this?

this is sooo good. so simple yet unique

'Props' to you ;) I love this, kept me enthralled until the end, thank you!

Well done. Prop person here specializing in weapons and food.....well done. Wonderful video of our work!

Mind Blown!! .. Awesome story! .. and Oh God! .. the choice of sound tracks! ..:-).. Loved every part of it..! Never thought a video about props could be made, in a way that you are glued right to the end of it! ..