Research/Planning for Portfolio Project

                      Hey everyone and welcome back to my blog! How are you guys doing? I hope everyone is having a wonderful day. You guys might be wondering, "What do you have in store for us today, Morgan?" Well, that is a great question! Today, we will be discussing the props and set design for 'Only Mine'. You guys ready? Let us get straight into it. 

        Regarding film productions, props are very important. Props help with story-telling and complement or motivate each character. Props cause the actor/actress to feel more 'the part' or connected with the scene. In addition, props have an effect on the audience of a film or movie. Props make it easier for your audience to understand the theme of your film and it allows the film creator to connect with their audience on a personal level. 

      Props are formally known as theatrical objects. This means that props are objects that actors use on screen during a screen production. This is essential for the display of a film. The display of a film is what allows the storyline to come alive and the actors/actresses to connect with their characters. Props play a bigger role in production than most people know. Without props, there would be a disconnect in the storyline. The audience would not be able to clearly visualize what is taking place. Nonetheless, props are mandatory items to have when it comes to the success of a film production. 

Here are some links you can check out to enhance your knowledge on the importance of props: 

1. https://dickgeorge.co.uk/2020/02/the-importance-of-props-in-film/#:~:text=Why%20are%20Props%20Important%3F,huge%20focus%20of%20the%20film.

2. https://courses.lumenlearning.com/wm-publicspeaking/chapter/objects-props-and-personal-appearance-as-visual-aids/#:~:text=Objects%20and%20Props,-If%20you%20want&text=Seeing%20the%20actual%20item%20will,refer%20to%20in%20your%20speech.

3. https://www.spurcreative.co.uk/blog/the-importance-of-props-in-film

Here are some of the props that will be used in 'Only Mine': 

1. Book Bags 

2. Purses 

3. Food Items 

4. Drink Items 

5. Phones

6. Flowers 

       These are some of the props used in the film trailers for 'Only Mine'. Each prop corresponds with each scene and displays the actions of each character. For example, some scenes were filmed in restaurants. That is where the "food items and drink items" prop was used. Each prop used throughout the production holds significance and adds to the storyline. 

Set Design 

        Regarding film production, set design is the creation of the physical space in which the action of a performed event takes place. Set design is used to described the scenery, props, appearance, and overall look of the production. Set design is used to make sure that the script matches the setting of a film production. It allows the audience to connect what they hear with what they see. The time of day, location, weather, etc are noted. 

     Similar to props, set design helps with the story-telling aspect of a production. In addition, it can communicate emotion and feeling throughout a production. Set designs are responsible for developing the connection between the storyline and the setting. Moreover, the main goal of set designs is to connect everything that is being shown, with what is mentioned throughout the script. 

How Did I Do It? 

  

     With this being said, now you guys are able to understand how I completed the set design for 'Only Mine'. I made sure that each scene matched with the script and that the audience was able to understand the emotions of each character. As an example, for the romantic scenes in my production, I made sure each character portrayed the emotion of love and was comfortable with one another. As for scenery, I made sure that the setting portrayed modern dating or beautiful nature. 

   This was just a brief overview of my process but set design is incredibly important and should be taken very seriously. Make sure to read through all the information that was provided and any links for further information. As always, if you have any comments, questions, or concerns, please let me know! Thank you guys for checking in today and I will see you all very soon. Have an amazing rest of your day! XOXO...