- Graphic Design for film props -
This is a series I decided to make after getting inspired by an interview I saw with Annie Atkins. I already had the graphic design knowledge, and oodles of arts & crafts supplies, so I decided to dive in.
I picked the story of the Wizard of Oz; specifically, I asked the question "What would the Wicked Witch have on her night stand?". I came up with some dry shampoo (she can't be around water of course!), some cough syrup (I somehow remember her voice being kind of hoarse), a fancy cream made for green skin tones, and some matches.
I picked the story of the Wizard of Oz; specifically, I asked the question "What would the Wicked Witch have on her night stand?". I came up with some dry shampoo (she can't be around water of course!), some cough syrup (I somehow remember her voice being kind of hoarse), a fancy cream made for green skin tones, and some matches.
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For the cream box, I decided to base my design off a real vintage fancy Parisian cream. For the sketchy drawing in the corner, I put a flying monkey. I tested out printing it on different papers. I also tested out painting gold glitter on some of the lettering so that the camera could catch certain glimmers.
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The bottle labels were also based off real vintage designs (and insane ingredients!).
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The matchbook design takes the same monkey that was used on the cream box but puts it in a more art deco type design.
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I'm still experimenting with different prop making techniques. If anyone has any suggestions for resources I'd love to hear them!