Build miniature props

Build miniature props from a variety of materials, working with the design staff to create the appropriate prop for the production.

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building miniature props

skill/competence

sector-specific

Build miniature props is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Miniature set designer: Miniature set designers design and build miniature props and sets of motion pictures. They build models used for visual effects that meet the look and requirements of the production Miniature set designers cut material using hand tools to construct three-dimensional props and sets.

Build miniature props is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Set buyer: Set buyers analyse the script in order to identify the set dressing and the props needed for all individual scenes. They also consult with the production designer and the prop and set making team. Set buyers buy, rent or commission the making of the props. Set buyers make sure sets are authentic and believable.

References

1. Build miniature props – ESCO