Props used within our video

Previously i have discussed locations which we used, this post will look to discuss and assess the props which we used within our footage which allowed it to become more realistic.

Firstly the main prop which is used throughout the footage is the bottle of alcohol which often used within Eddies scene and it always in his hand this represents his alcoholic nature. The bottle itself did not contain red wine but instead we used an empty bottle of wine and replaced the contents with black current juice. The black current gave a realistic image as if the actors were actually drinking wine however the majority of the actors were underage and after our filming would be returning to lessons therefore they could not be drink actual alcoholic beverages. Originally we had used a bottle of 'Smirnoff Ice' however we felt this was an unrealistic image as a grown man who held a career as a business man would be unlikely to be an alcoholic due to a bottle of Alco pop.

During the dinner scene we set the table with plates which contained super noodles and bread which allowed us to provide a simple quick meal which would look as though the wife had prepare it of course contained on the table was eddies bottle of wine with each partner having a small wine goblet which again contained wine (black current juice). The dinning scene consisted of an average size dinning table with 3 chairs of which we only see two. The plates were paper plates due to the fact when the noodles were thrown on the floor by eddies character we didn't want to have the issue of the plate smashing and damaging Kirstin's floor nor upsetting her mother by breaking one of her plates.

In the living room the setting consisted of a two person red sofa which we see both characters use in different circumstances. Next to which is a small coffee table which gave the sense of a homely feel rather than a set up scene which seemed unrealistic. In another view of the living room in which we see the fight scene, we see a stereo and TV surrounded by DVD's again this shows that the setting is actually 3 dimensional and represents the more homely feel of the action. Both appliances are modern and up to date which reflects that eddie is a business man on a large income which would contribute to the idea of his stressful job.

Later we see the bedroom of the couple, we used Kirstin's sisters room due to the fact that she had a double bed. The room consisted of many small accessories and tit bits which some made it seem unlikely to be the room of a couple but this was our only choice.

Finally in the leaving scene we see bethany with a teddy bear which eddie originally give her in the 'please forgive me scene' this shows her sense of connection and aspect of still loving her husband. Bethany also carries a bag which is meant to represent her most needed and treasured possessions the bag is small in order to reflect that her husband is selfish and doesn't allow her to own much she is more his slave in some senses.