So I came across a discussion recently, where one VM was asking if themed props were good to use within a window, in particular if they were affordable: My first concern with this question was first off, how does a VM work with a window without a theme in mind? Whether your idea be conceptual, abstract, era specific, seasonal, modern, futuristic, etc …how does a theme not come into automatic existence?
A theme is essentially a topic. Its exact definition in the dictionary will be something like this:
theme [theem] noun, adjective, verb, themed, them·ing.noun
1. a subject of discourse, discussion, meditation, or composition; topic: "The need for world peace was the theme of the meeting."
Even if it is very vague or lightly implied, there will always be some form of discourse or a story you will be sharing with your audience. Which brings me to my second point. Having themed props is essential to your career. You need to be able to provide a selection of props at any given time, for any window you may be working on. Overtime you begin to accumulate a collection of props that can be used and reused for various projects. These are an investment that you will need to place some serious coin towards over time. This does not mean that you will not be purchasing new things as well, through the budget you are given. But having props at hand certainly can help bring the costs down for your clients, which is a huge plus. This will most definitely hold you in your client’s good graces once all is said and done and the bill is placed in their hand.
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