#69 Props Fabricator for Film & TV | Eric Anthony

If you have a passion for metal artwork, you might be interested in becoming a props fabricator.This week Eric Anthony Leong, Props Fabricator, shares how he started in the industry. Eric's film resume includes Black Adam, Till, and Marvel. In this episode he talks about venturing into the industry, working on set, and setting rates.Listen to hear how you can turn your passion for creating metal artwork into a film career.Key points:1:30 - Becoming a prop fabricator 7:29 - Venturing into the film and television world11:03 - Getting details on how the props are being used11:39 - Communicating with different departments14:10 - Who eats the cost when someone makes a mistake16:41 - Working on set20:15 - Union requirements 23:08 - Setting rates28:30 - Something going wrong with materials 30:10 - What is overlooked 34:32 - Tools of the trade37:50 - Why he's in the industry46:06 - Average build timeLinks:YouTubeFacebookInstagramWebsiteConnect with the Practical FilmmakerFollow The Practical Filmmaker on InstagramWatch more episodes on YouTubeFind more filmmaking resources