The PGA Tour video game franchise is renowned for releasing tantalizing trailers that get people revved up and ready to play. Their latest offering for PlayStation and Xbox is no exception—and Movie Prop Rentals is proud to be a part of it! About the Promo The 2K23 ad provides hints about some of the upgrades–like the ability to play as basketball legend Michael Jordan or Lydia Ko, 20 new real-world courses, and player-created course designs. The upgrades also include an exciting partnership with Topgolf that brings the iconic 3-click gamified driving range system right to your living room. It ..read more

Halloween may be less than a month away, but it’s not too late to find hauntingly fabulous custom props to rent or buy. Movie Prop Rentals ships out of Miami, FL, to deliver Hollywood-caliber Halloween decorations anywhere in North America. Whether you’re throwing a party at your school, community center, office, or home, we have thousands of items in stock–and anything we don’t have, we can make in our 3D foam fabrication and carving studio. Without further ado, join us for a quick tour of some of our best choices. 1. Skulls Want to party so loud you’ll wake the dead? Skeletons are a sober re ..read more

The production designer heads the art department by bringing creativity, organizational skills, and an eye for detail. They are responsible for ensuring that every shooting location is suitable and prepared to execute the director’s vision for the film. In sum, production designers fill an integral role on set–present from day one to wrap. Vision Directors may consult with the production designer during the early stages of film development with script in hand. What costumes, props, and film locations might be needed to create the right aesthetic? What colors, themes, compositions, and elements ..read more

When done right, lighting evokes emotion, guides audience attention, and elevates the quality of production. Lighting is especially important in video and film production because cameras do not pick up light in the same way as the human eye. Location, glare from the sun, shadows, ambient light, and changing natural light conditions are all basic considerations on set. Lighting directors use artificial key light, fill light, and backlight to bridge the natural gaps and gain the desired effect. Important Lighting Techniques Placement of lighting has a considerable impact For instance, frontal li ..read more

Despite the rise of computer-generated imagery (CGI) to produce dazzling cinematic effects, many filmmakers are interested in going “back to the future.” Realistic backgrounds and props can be fabricated using the latest 3D printing technology, which is not only customized and cool, but affordable, too. What Are 3D Printed Props? 3D printed props are first created by scanning a physical object to create computer imaging. Once the data dimensions are specified, a 0.15 mm layer of PMMA powder is spread onto a building platform and a bonding agent is selectively applied, building the object up la ..read more

Plot, actors, and costumes may take center stage, but props are an equally integral part of the film experience. Items placed around the set can be used in a variety of ways—most commonly to suspend disbelief and draw audiences into a particular time, place, and culture. Props are used in films to: Add realism Move the story along Create suspense Evoke a mood Save money Identify place and time Give clues to identity Protect the actors To add realism. In some regard, all films mimic the world we live in—even if the film is set in outer space. No world exists in a vacuum. Decorating the set wi ..read more

The work of planning film set construction gets underway months before shooting and years before the expected release date. The first step begins with mining the script for details about the setting. The production designer works with the director to determine a look and feel for the film based on the script and their artistic vision. Location managers scout interiors and exteriors that may serve as shooting locations. The art director oversees the conceptual design of the sets, which can be built from the ground up on a studio backlot or developed in a CGI environment based on the art departm ..read more

Props bring a creative vision to life, move along the action, give actors something tangible to interact with, and sometimes remain in the audience’s memory forever. Understanding the four main types of props is fundamental for any screenwriter, set designer, art director, or producer. These items may or may not be written into a script but, nevertheless, pull together to contribute to a polished look and feel. The four types of props include: Personal props – Objects worn or handled directly by the actors. Set props – Furniture or oversized background items not built into the set. Trim props ..read more

We were proud to create these props for the event for Overhead doors in Naples at the Jw Marriott.  It was a five day event and the props served their purposes very well…  they were very happy with the outcome!   The post Overhead Doors Event appeared first on Movie Prop Rentals ..read more

A set designer’s role is to help bring the script to life– through the use of props and scenery. This creative team member works closely with the director, as well as the costume, lighting, and sound designers. Steps to creating the perfect set may include script analysis and sketching, modeling, and rendering. Step 1: Analyze the script. First, a set designer reads the script from start to finish for inspiration and significant thematic content. The first read-through with the team is a collaborative experience—no notes, no drawing, no critical thinking. Next, the set designer reads with a re ..read more