Final Props Decision

In terms of props, our final decisions were made based on a combination of aesthetics and budget. The props we need are;

-Workbench/ Desk Area

-Desk Lamp

-Tools

-A Magic Set including: Deck of Cards, Handkerchiefs, Cup and Balls

-Hard Book Cover

-Glue
-String
-Ruler

The glue, ruler and string were objects which both me and Sam knew we would have lying around somewhere and therefore did not cost us any money. Further to this, to save on cost we have decided to use a book cover that I already owned which we tore from a book. The cover is navy blue and fits our intentions of looking both worn and old.

The tools which we have decided to use are tools which Sam's dad currently owns and that are already at our location as this saves on costs and prevents us from having to attempt to transport the props across long distances which could have created issues.

The table which we have decided to use is a wooden table which can be pulled open at the center so as to give us the ability to hide the book at the end of the clip. It is both practical and ambiguous and will not cost us any money as we already have access to one. In addition, it has already been moved to the location prior to filming so as to minimise time spent on collecting props on film day. This table looks very much like the one we are going to be using:

The lamp we have decided to use looks extremely basic and gives off a slightly orange light which helps to create the ambiguous atmosphere. However, the bright red of the desk lamp should allow it stand out against the highly contrasting images otherwise shown in the clip.

Finally, for the magic set we have decided to use a relatively cheap magic set intended for use by children as this will help to portray Azier as being an amateur. However, the aspects of the set which we are using still appear viable for an adult to be using when on camera.

By Olivia Calver