Video props

Props are one of the essential elements that help create the atmosphere we need on a film set. In today’s post, we give you the keys to set up the video props that you need in all your audiovisual projects, whether for cinema, television, advertising, YouTube, Twitch… Everything you need to set up the best scenarios to tell your stories.

What are props?

Props are the set of objects and decorative elements that create the ambiance of a scene and provide context to the story. They are generally used in theater, film, or television. Sometimes, some prop elements can also be completely essential to tell a story. The props for a shoot include the actors, costumes, and scenographic decoration.

The main types of video props

Emphatic props

The emphatic props are those elements that are essential, as they are part of the story’s narrative. Without them, it would not be possible to tell the story. For example, a clock that indicates the exact time when an important event occurs in the narrative, the found book that starts the story, or the murder weapon in a horror film.

Character props

The character props are the objects used by actors that help define the character. Some of the most famous character props in the world of cinema are the power rings from The Lord of the Rings film saga or the lightsabers from Star Wars.

Scene props

The scene props are the objects that are part of the set and appear statically in the scene to provide context. That is, paintings, furniture, lamps, books on shelves, photographs, vases, toys… They don’t add anything to the story, but they do contextualize the setting.

The essential props for shoots

As we mentioned earlier, props encompass a wide variety of objects that help contextualize the scenes where the action takes place. Among the large selection of prop products, at AVisual STUDIOS you can find:

• Furniture

We have shelves, consoles, round tables, coffee tables, side tables… of different sizes, designs, and materials so that you can set up reception areas, waiting rooms, dining rooms, living rooms, bedrooms, offices, recording studios…

• Seating

You will also find chairs, sofas, armchairs, poufs, and stools to accompany the tables or simply furnish a room where the shooting takes place. You will find different models ideal for interviews, commercials, photo shoots… In short, the seats you need to develop any type of scene.

• Lighting

We offer an extensive range of lamps and lighting to help set the mood for any type of shoot through light. Whether desk lamps, film and photography lighting, or lights to decorate and illuminate any type of room.

• Textiles

Other elements that help prepare the shooting set are rugs, cushions, and even blankets and curtains to personalize the entire set.

• Decorative props

In addition to the rest of the more functional props, we have a wide catalog of decorative props to give that final touch to any setting. You will find plants, paintings, clocks, vases, general decorative objects that help a room not look so empty and artificial. Depending on the styles used and the combinations, these objects can describe a character’s personality in the narrative or give a more serious or austere atmosphere to the recording set.

• Interchangeable walls and floors

Floors and walls are also part of what is considered props for video. At AVisual STUDIOS, you can find vinyl floors in different colors and interchangeable walls, whether plain or patterned, to define the character of the room where the action will be filmed.

Rental of props for video

At AVisual STUDIOS, you can use the props for video that you need in all your shoots completely free of charge. Customize and decorate the scenes to your liking to obtain the best results in all your audiovisual projects. Additionally, we recommend our comprehensive service of photography studio rental, sound stage in Madrid and sound stage in Barcelona so that you have a professional recording space, whether for television, webcast, film, or advertising. Don’t hesitate to contact us for more information.

And don’t miss our previous post 5 important aspects when choosing filming locations where we help you choose the best settings for your audiovisual projects.