Props

The meaning of props, in terms of media language is ‘any movable articles or objects used on the set of a play or movie’. Props are very important when creating a film as they help portray more meaning, than most characters can give off through dialogue. For our teaser trailer we are using minimal props because our production is more focused on the characters emotional state, however the different scenes (sites/locations) help us incorporate different prop styles in terms of ‘class distinction’ such as houses, cars etc.
One of the main props in our feature is the mobile phone. It is featured in one of the most important shots, when the girl gets bad news about her mother, and suddenly drops the phone. This is very effective as it shows the character is distraught about they have heard. Another prop that we will use is a ‘high-end’ car which will clearly illustrates her family hierarchy in the London society. The differences in class are very important in our teaser trailer, as this is the core of our storyline.