THE CREW - Props Department

"When I first started in the film business someone asked me how easy is it to get along with people and I said it's like a big family and you just sort of have to talk things through and if there's grievances you have to air them out because we're here 12, 13 hours a day." Gavin DeWest, On-set Props The Properties (Props) Department is responsible for all objects handled by an actors and background performers. Positions discussed in this episode: Props Master: Head of the props department. Responsible for obtaining and providing all items that a performer picks up and uses during a production. On-Set Props: The person responsible for provision, movement and continuity of all props during shooting. Armourer: The person responsible for providing and maintaining all firearms during a production.