Props Research - Main Task

The use of props in our film opening was key in signifying certain aspect of Peter's character as well as displaying the setting in which the film its set. We knew that Peter's character was very much the typical perhaps 'nerdy' 17 year old boy. In this way, we attempted to portray this through his glasses, the type of books such as 'Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' and 'The Hobbit'. We also placed what is often perceived as 'nerdy' DVDs such as 'Star Trek', 'Lord of The Rings' and 'X Men'. 

As well as this we wanted to signify that this film opening was set in America and so we placed half eaten, American chocolate bars. We also placed an left over cereal bowl, which we wanted to have been marinating for a while, along with a glass of water and a can of monster. We wanted to imply that Peter's character was dis-organised and perhaps didn't really care if his room was dirty and messy since only he abodes there.

Our props perhaps took inspiration from the opening and room of 'Oliver Tate' in the film 'Submarine' since we hoped to create a room with was full of all 'nick-nacks' like Oliver Tate's. Despite the locations of the character's being in Wales and America, the concept of a teenage bedroom was very much the same. We thought the rooms should have the personal touch of the character. The only different being that Peter would have more American-themed items in his room.

Props List:

• Death Wish poster
• DVD’s (Star Trek, Superman, Doctor Who, X-Men etc.)
• Bin (which is overflowing)
• Laptop
• Laptop Mouse
• Chair
• Desk
• Metal Frame Bed
• Pot of Pencils
• Desk Lamp
• Dirty Socks
• Bowl of old, uneaten cereal
• Monster Energy Drink
• Books (fiction, non-fiction)
• Superman tin lunch box
• Black dressing gown
• Clock
• American sweet wrappers
• Newspaper cuttings (linked to shootings)
• Glasses