Question 1

What is the single biggest suggestion you would give to someone wanting to get into this career?

Paul Baker · Accepted Answer

“Walk into the top Prop Houses and find out if the Prop Masters on your favorite movies or shows ever shop in there. Hunt these people down! Even if they’re on a union movie, make sure they put your name in the hat for the next opportunity.”

Question 2

What’s the #1 mistake people make when trying to get into this career?

Paul Baker · Accepted Answer

“People should step back, watch and listen more. The other golden rule is ‘Never have one of anything.’ You should have at least doubles, if not quadruples or more. Even if it’s a watch for your hero Actor, have another one in case it gets lost or you need to put it on a stunt double.”

Question 3

If you could describe in one word what makes you successful, what would it be?

Paul Baker · Accepted Answer

“I’m a pit bull. I suppose it’s about tenacity. That, and I just love movies and television!”

Question 4

What does an Assistant Prop Master do?

Anna Keizer · Accepted Answer

A production can have dozens to thousands of props, and it often falls to the Assistant Prop Master to ensure they’re all accounted for. Among the many responsibilities of an Assistant Prop Master, they generally are tasked with keeping organized all the many props for a film.

Question 5

How much does an Assistant Prop Master earn?

Anna Keizer · Accepted Answer

According to ZipRecruiter, the average salary for an Assistant Prop Master is just over $60,000 a year. That figure is fluid, though, depending on a number of factors. These factors include union status, experience, volume of jobs an individual is hired for in a single year, and the overall budgets of those jobs.

Question 6

How do you become a Prop Master?

Anna Keizer · Accepted Answer

Prop Master is considered a senior role on a production, so if you want to become one, you’ll likely be an Assistant Prop Master first. But even before you reach that position, you’ll have to gain experience on set in that department. That generally means taking on jobs for several years or more as a Dressing Assistant, Props Storeman, and other similar roles.

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