Prop Master Q&A. You asked for it.

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  • Опубліковано 27 лис 2021
  • Film/TV Prop Master Scott Reeder answers a ton of questions about all things props!
    I’ve worked on the hit movies Pitch Perfect and Machete and many others. Also, the TV shows Friday Night Lights, Parenthood, The Leftovers and many more. I have also become known for telling a dad joke or two.
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  • @jediknightjairinaiki560
    @jediknightjairinaiki560 2 роки тому +196

    Don't forget during the production of "STAR WARS: EPISODE I" thousands of differently colored Q-Tips were used to create the Pod Race audience in the wide shots.

    • @bostonrailfan2427
      @bostonrailfan2427 2 роки тому +21

      the most low tech yet brilliant idea for keeping things under budget i’ve heard: and it worked!

    • @ThePictic
      @ThePictic 2 роки тому +10

      I had no idea. That's brilliant

    • @perwestermark8920
      @perwestermark8920 2 роки тому +8

      Was fun to visit the Star Wars moving exhibition - was a huge amount of items (including public stands) at display not far from where I live. Just so many props, from small to large. And lots of miniatures etc.

    • @j.steven5003
      @j.steven5003 2 роки тому +11

      And while not a prop, the waterfalls in Episode 1 were just table salt poured from a container and then slowed down a bit and looped over the CGI environment.

    • @suzz1776
      @suzz1776 2 роки тому +1

      Lol that's cool

  • @mathewgladden8914
    @mathewgladden8914 2 роки тому +72

    Missed a great opportunity with the “what’s your net worth” question...I know you got a fishing net laying around

    • @ScottPropandRoll
      @ScottPropandRoll  2 роки тому +48

      Yes I definitely didn’t catch it!

    • @georgiapeach7291
      @georgiapeach7291 2 роки тому +5

      @@ScottPropandRoll 😂😂😂

    • @mathewgladden8914
      @mathewgladden8914 2 роки тому +2

      @@ScottPropandRoll hahaha. Gosh. If only to show the asker of that question how stupid the question was. I so wished you’d lifted up an old shitty fishing net and said “probably $1.50”

  • @user443
    @user443 2 роки тому +13

    Thanks for taking the time to film this Scott. Feels like we just sat down and shared a conversation over some bbq. Great content!

  • @MinistryOfMagic_DoM
    @MinistryOfMagic_DoM 2 роки тому +46

    Something I was curious about as I was watching this: when you see actors stealing props from the sets and/or keeping them as souvenirs (such as hearing they did it during an interview), does that annoy you or bother you in any way since those likely belong to your company? Or is it common for actors to ask if they can keep them?

  • @CWeetus
    @CWeetus 2 роки тому +21

    Gotta give him props, that’s a pretty cool job…

  • @hgdm89
    @hgdm89 2 роки тому +11

    -What's a prop that you worked hard on, just to get it cut on the editing?
    -Any prop that you have refused to do or provide?
    -Most dangerous prop that it doesn't look like it?

    • @orlock20
      @orlock20 2 роки тому +1

      I'd say the most dangerous props that don't look dangerous are allergic items including baby powder. There is a multi billion dollar lawsuit on a brand of baby powder because it contains material that can cause cancer and the company knew it.
      Locations are more dangerous. For instance, it is believed John Wayne among other cast members got cancer for shooting a movie is an area that was contaminated by a nuclear bomb that was tested in Nevada.

    • @georgiapeach7291
      @georgiapeach7291 2 роки тому +1

      @@orlock20 😱😱😱

  • @AlmiNia
    @AlmiNia 2 роки тому +13

    Thanks, that was awesome! And yes, you did a prop-er job.

  • @livewiiiiire
    @livewiiiiire 2 роки тому +23

    Thanks so much for this Q&A! It's funny how many people get in to more desired industries by just being around and having a set of hands to help - it doesn't always take college or a life plan! I've been interested in longer content from you and this is awesome to listen to.
    Your videos are so SO appreciated and entertaining, thank you for all that you do for our enjoyment. I hope you and your family have a dream of a holiday season, and stay healthy and happy 💕✨

  • @Finnec123
    @Finnec123 2 роки тому +5

    Thank you. You answered a lot of the questions people asked. Very nice of you.

  • @bostonrailfan2427
    @bostonrailfan2427 2 роки тому +21

    …you are literally a jack of all trades, you’ve done it all except the highly specialized work done by grips and gaffers but it sounds like you might have even assisted them in your rise up the ranks
    and would your appearing on wanted posters count as appearing on film? that’s a huge conversation piece that anyone would show to others lol

  • @judyyougotthis
    @judyyougotthis 2 роки тому +8

    Thanks so much! I love this peek behind the curtains of props…I have dipped a tiny toe into props with a small school program, and I love creating stuff that reads well on the stage without costing oodles. Talk about craft time!! Keep up the awesome content!!

  • @bostonrailfan2427
    @bostonrailfan2427 2 роки тому +10

    plywood people made a comeback in 2020, in the crowds of baseball and football games…it’s low tech yet good enough so something from fiction became real there! 🤣

    • @stevenbogart169
      @stevenbogart169 2 роки тому +1

      I had the same thought. The cardboard cutouts in baseball stadiums last year may not have been convincing, but they were charming. I watched a lot of games last year and was disappointed when the team I root for played in a stadium without fans.

  • @sijonda
    @sijonda 2 роки тому +2

    On the topic of obsolete props.
    I really miss how stuff was done through the 70s and 80s. Everything just looked better in my opinion. Plus all the jobs.

  • @madfishmonger403
    @madfishmonger403 10 місяців тому +2

    I know this video's a year old but I just saw it and it reminded me that I was in a short film where I played a zombie and it was loads of fun. The movie centred around a zombie having an existential crisis about being a zombie and having to eat brains. I was one of three or four background zombies (I also helped do the makeup). The filmmakers had this fantastic setup - the main character is in the foreground having this voiceover monologue while in the background a couple zombies chased a victim through some tall grass. The victim fall and the zombies descend, popping up out of the grass a moment later eating the victim's intestines. They made the intestines by unrolling toilet paper and dipping it in latex, then colouring it dark. Because the movie was in black and white, they used chocolate syrup for the blood, which was great. We had a plastic bag with the "intestines" in it just -covered- in chocolate syrup right where the victim fell down, and it was great because you could lick your fingers and really get into the "eating" part but also not great because it put me off chocolate for a while XD
    never got to see the finished movie but I hope that scene turned out it was fun. Also, the two key items in making zombie makeup at home are rolled oats and used dryer sheets!

    • @Iris-jw3ci
      @Iris-jw3ci 3 місяці тому +2

      that's really cool! any idea what it was called?

    • @madfishmonger403
      @madfishmonger403 3 місяці тому +1

      @@Iris-jw3ci I actually never got to see the finished movie! I was supposed to be contacted for opening night but something must have happened and I never knew. I can't remember the name at all, which makes me nuts. I wonder if it ever got finished.

  • @ADekuKid
    @ADekuKid Рік тому +1

    I love your channel so much. I’ve always been more interested in the behind the scenes of movie making than the movies themselves. This is like candy.

  • @MinistryOfMagic_DoM
    @MinistryOfMagic_DoM 2 роки тому +7

    Love the content you're making. Keep it up. So glad you're growing and doing more long form.

  • @AntonLejon
    @AntonLejon 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you for answering so many of the questions and so honestly. Very fascinating to hear you talk about this!

  • @haggielady
    @haggielady 2 роки тому +5

    Thoroughly enjoyed this. You are so good at explaining the how and how to of things. It's so interesting.

  • @Ali_OT7
    @Ali_OT7 Рік тому +1

    Huge fan of Machete and Grindhouse/Planet Terror. Love your videos! I've worked in theatre and film and have always found the prop and set dressing departments interesting.

  • @georgiapeach7291
    @georgiapeach7291 2 роки тому +4

    Thank you for this video. So informative. Your such a great guy. I love your Dad jokes. ❤️ 😂 So does my husband. He's still recovering from two strokes in January and he was really big on Dad jokes so yours help him to remember and he's been telling them again. Thank you so very much from the bottom of my heart. ❤️🥰

  • @aliza3445
    @aliza3445 2 роки тому +5

    This was fun. We learn so much from you. Glad UA-cam recommended your channel.

  • @rubenleal4821
    @rubenleal4821 2 роки тому +4

    For the next Q&A: Have any of your props been sold at auction because of its association with fame?
    Has an actor ever kept one of your props as a momento?

  • @sophiaortiz6012
    @sophiaortiz6012 2 роки тому +5

    Love the vids!! Dad humor that I can appreciate

  • @anogaft1543
    @anogaft1543 2 роки тому +2

    Ayyyyyy secretarets my favorite movie!

  • @RedHammer112
    @RedHammer112 Рік тому

    This guy clearly has the funnest job in the industry, and this is coming from an actor.

  • @to819
    @to819 2 роки тому +4

    Been waiting for this. Thanks, Scott.

  • @pharaohphoenix6194
    @pharaohphoenix6194 2 роки тому +2

    6:08 This was my question! 😁

  • @WWTormentor
    @WWTormentor 2 роки тому +1

    Really enjoyed this video. Would like to see more of these along with the shorts. I love movies and this is very informative. Thank you sir.

  • @AlexReiter1988
    @AlexReiter1988 2 роки тому +2

    Scott is awesome. And also props to history

  • @hankthepatriot3733
    @hankthepatriot3733 2 роки тому +2

    WOW! Incredibly INFORMATIVE on the business side! Thank you!

  • @studerje
    @studerje 2 роки тому +1

    Yes! Do more of these.

  • @davidp2888
    @davidp2888 2 роки тому +3

    "Clean dirt". I never knew such a thing existed.

    • @MrJustinOtis
      @MrJustinOtis 2 роки тому

      Adam Savage uses that stuff in the UA-cam video where he shows the process he and an intern go through to make some props for Ghostbusters Afterlife

  • @DNAOrion
    @DNAOrion 2 роки тому +5

    I want that Roman helmet. LOL

  • @universityofmichigantheatr6851
    @universityofmichigantheatr6851 3 місяці тому

    Alfonso's is AWESOME! Best Breakaways in the industry.

  • @vineilan
    @vineilan 2 роки тому +1

    Absolutely the best!

  • @masaakunokouchi
    @masaakunokouchi 2 роки тому +1

    Superfast growing channel for a reason!
    This is your side hustle now

  • @cdrunner7876
    @cdrunner7876 2 роки тому +3

    Great Q&A Scott hope you can do more.

  • @russellstephens6118
    @russellstephens6118 2 роки тому +2

    That’s awesome you worked on necessary toughness! That was one of my favorite movies growing up

  • @terryenby2304
    @terryenby2304 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you so much for this!!
    I love a longer video, and these were really interesting!
    Maybe we could have a little prop shop tour one day?

  • @Kaliburrrr
    @Kaliburrrr 2 роки тому +1

    Your videos give me so much inspiration, thank you so much

  • @hoperogers33
    @hoperogers33 Рік тому

    This was awesome. Please do more.

  • @angelsichor88
    @angelsichor88 2 роки тому +1

    This was great, Scott! Keep it up!

  • @jy-li1jq
    @jy-li1jq 2 роки тому +3

    This is some real advice

  • @Mr..Milkshake
    @Mr..Milkshake 2 роки тому +2

    The title is godtier lmao

  • @n0rbert79
    @n0rbert79 2 роки тому +7

    First I though this was questionable, but then it was all good... Yes, a dad joke, terrible one, but I tried. Thank you for the video, loved every moment. 😊

  • @RobertLanard
    @RobertLanard 3 місяці тому

    Awesome, thank you!

  • @Ryvucz
    @Ryvucz 2 роки тому +1

    Great advice and Q&A!

  • @mattbopp3977
    @mattbopp3977 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent info! Thank you!

  • @StorytellerForeverYT
    @StorytellerForeverYT 2 роки тому +3

    This was very interesting to listen too ty! ❤️

  • @matrixphijr
    @matrixphijr 2 роки тому

    This man is so good at his job, he even knows how to make prop questions.

  • @samualstanley8671
    @samualstanley8671 Рік тому

    The leftovers was awesome scott

  • @Soul-Burn
    @Soul-Burn Місяць тому

    You did a *proper* job for sure!

  • @Electropretzel
    @Electropretzel 2 роки тому +2

    You did do a prop-er job of explaining it :P 16:15

  • @Thedownboysfan
    @Thedownboysfan Рік тому

    I second your opinion on Buc-ees

  • @PhoobieDoodle
    @PhoobieDoodle 2 роки тому +2

    Great Job, Dad! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @johnmartin476
    @johnmartin476 2 роки тому +1

    I hope you do a 2nd q&a video. I got some questions you may appreciate

  • @Irish0wl
    @Irish0wl 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for answering my question 👍

  • @thaydende
    @thaydende 2 роки тому +1

    Dang I missed the poll. I couldn't think of anything till after watching my favorite show, iCarly. They do funky, funny stuff with fire and exploding things and lots of strange props. Was gonna ask about those and how they work😆
    In the meantime... Im gonna learn what I can from this video.

  • @BluespotKneeClinic
    @BluespotKneeClinic 7 місяців тому

    You’re a good guy

  • @dollyllama69420
    @dollyllama69420 2 роки тому +3

    Dad joke donation. Feel free to use it.
    “I was gonna cook alligator tonight.
    But I can’t cause I don’t have a croc pot…”

  • @lvingoenadi
    @lvingoenadi 2 роки тому +1

    You make me want to work at prop department ! Sounds fun!

  • @bradleysullivan1334
    @bradleysullivan1334 2 роки тому +1

    Yeah!!! UNT! Go Mean Green!

  • @OrcaRebuild
    @OrcaRebuild 5 місяців тому

    Firstly, I love your channel and what you do. I’m in the prop world myself. So, I have to ask: was the skinner buffalo in the movie Prey yours??

  • @FrankDaBank25
    @FrankDaBank25 2 роки тому

    1:48 nobody asked that question but I appreciate the hustle 🤣

  • @Y0utubeIsFuckingHomo
    @Y0utubeIsFuckingHomo 2 роки тому +3

    He looks like an actor but I can't put my finger on who exactly.

  • @queencerseilannister3519
    @queencerseilannister3519 2 роки тому +1

    Ever worked on a Marvel film? What would be a dream job/set you'd love to work on? Would you love to work a Lucasfim?

  • @J-Mac8
    @J-Mac8 2 роки тому +1

    I’m sure others asked the same question. “About how did you get started?” Thank you for answering!👍

    • @drjny
      @drjny Рік тому

      It was the first question at 0:07

  • @ajl1430
    @ajl1430 2 роки тому +1

    Great video 👍

  • @evilhellokittie
    @evilhellokittie Рік тому

    Omg you worked on the grindhouse films!!! Amazing! Was rose McGowans gun leg props or costume department? 🤣

  • @Karmah01
    @Karmah01 10 місяців тому

    I've always been very fascinated by props. Thank you for your channel and for sharing!
    One question before I go, but it's not prop related....it's set related. Is there a place where you can purchase movie set items? Or do they keep them all? (I guess that was 2 questions) 🤪

  • @bkbinj6320
    @bkbinj6320 2 роки тому

    Thanks Scott.

  • @perwestermark8920
    @perwestermark8920 2 роки тому +2

    Well, I'm pretty sure people will quite soon start to recognize you when doing the town, because you are collecting quite a following.

  • @tarstarkusz
    @tarstarkusz Рік тому

    How is it handled if you want to make a movie set in a different time period, like say the 30s? Are you able to rent the cars and radios and other period correct props? Clothing? What happens if you rent a mint condition 36 Chev and it gets damaged? Is there special insurance for this kind of stuff? It might take 10 times what the car or radio or wardrobe or whatever is actually worth to bring it back to mint condition.
    When it comes to custom props, who decides what the prop will look like?

  • @AaronWandinger
    @AaronWandinger 5 місяців тому

    the never miss an episode question was a prop

  • @mixedstaples8030
    @mixedstaples8030 2 роки тому

    Oh! Another question for if you do another one of these-have you done any theatre work? And if so how is it defferent from film?

  • @ask230
    @ask230 10 місяців тому

    1:48 I see what youre doing there! 💡

  • @goliathprojects7354
    @goliathprojects7354 2 роки тому +1

    I'm amazed how much he reminds me of my english teacher.

  • @davidm5707
    @davidm5707 2 роки тому

    Got my question at 5:52!

  • @m1herrmann160
    @m1herrmann160 Рік тому

    Someone asked "what's your net worth?" Lmao some people lol

  • @deltasierra1774
    @deltasierra1774 2 роки тому +3

    Hey Scott

  • @theblankyblankness
    @theblankyblankness 2 роки тому +3

    "Prop truck"? Is it made out of rubber?

    • @orlock20
      @orlock20 2 роки тому

      It's made of plywood and boards to hold it up. It only looks like a truck from one side. Without the boards, it's an unproped truck.

  • @mnight207
    @mnight207 2 роки тому

    I always wanted to work props and build sets. I'd love to hang out with you

  • @caroraven6609
    @caroraven6609 2 роки тому

    clean dirt 😂😂😂

  • @NigelMelanisticSmith
    @NigelMelanisticSmith 2 роки тому +3

    Anyway to get notifications for UA-cam shorts? I even have the bell but no notifications

  • @ke6gwf
    @ke6gwf 2 роки тому

    "how often do you meet fans?"
    It's never happened, we have good Security goons keeping the rabble off the set!

  • @howtosurviveelectronichara6474
    @howtosurviveelectronichara6474 2 роки тому

    I would love to know your opinions on the recent unfortunate incidents on the set of Rust.

  • @magwitch
    @magwitch 2 роки тому +2

    So fascinating, thanks man! 60 hour weeks sounds rough, do you get much down time?

    • @ScottPropandRoll
      @ScottPropandRoll  2 роки тому +1

      Not a lot!

    • @magwitch
      @magwitch 2 роки тому

      @@ScottPropandRoll props to you for committing that much time and energy

  • @Geek2Meet
    @Geek2Meet 2 роки тому

    Let’s meet at the Muller HEB right near your studio! I want a job! Haha my buddy just started working as a set dresser.

  • @RobotShield
    @RobotShield 2 роки тому +2

    Do you always get to keep the props or have the companies paid for them but just don’t want them. So you keep what you like?

  • @chrisyunge8569
    @chrisyunge8569 2 роки тому

    How do you create fog and what does 2001 and star trek have in common, and what does star trek have in common with Austin powers???

  • @MrDDiRusso
    @MrDDiRusso 2 роки тому +3

    What's my net worth?
    I couldn't tell you because I don't have a net.

  • @LovingSilence
    @LovingSilence 2 роки тому +1

    In scary movies, how do you make the flashlight die on que?

  • @socalgal714
    @socalgal714 2 роки тому

    🙋🏼‍♀️ I have a question! Do you decorate your home for Halloween?

  • @Lord_Brocktree
    @Lord_Brocktree 2 роки тому

    We are watching the Jim Carrey version of the Grinch and was curious about when he is eating the glass bottle. I figure it must be a sugar glass of some kind, but it still seems really unsafe to chew on.

  • @CanadaRulez4Ever
    @CanadaRulez4Ever 2 роки тому +3

    that's what I see all over the place myself included: you wanna get into an industry, just go there, be willing to work for free to get the experience and connections. Keep trying and you'll succeed.

    • @CanadaRulez4Ever
      @CanadaRulez4Ever 2 роки тому

      @@KevinJDildonik yeah, I know life sucks in US

  • @Swampyankeehomestead
    @Swampyankeehomestead 10 місяців тому

    Anyone remember that show about movie sfx during the 80s?

  • @bloognoo
    @bloognoo 2 роки тому +1

    It's a great FAQ, but sometimes like you I kinda lost focus.

  • @MelodyTCG
    @MelodyTCG 2 роки тому

    For the "net worth" question you should've taken a basketball hoop net and said "I don't know...I bought it for around 2 dollars"

  • @Robbo859
    @Robbo859 2 роки тому +1

    PROPer job. Lol

  • @johannaverplank4858
    @johannaverplank4858 2 роки тому +1

    I had a dentist as a kid named Dr. Kilgore. Interesting...