SDSA GMM – October General Membership Meeting @ Dapper Cadaver
As many know, if you need something macabre, sci-fi, or just plain creepy Dapper Cadaver can get it in your hands, they even fabricated with a quick turnaround! Last Thursday they were kind enough to...
View ArticleFaux Library Gets it’s Move On!
After years of squeezing into their still pretty roomy building in North Hollywood off of Laurel Canyon Blvd, Faux Library Studio Props is moving further into the valley. Where? The now former...
View ArticleWhere to Find Miniatures
My Doll’s House – New Tudor House Whether it is for a toy commercial, practical special effects, or to simply make someone look ridiculously huge, miniature buildings and sets are an important part of...
View ArticleWhy Props Matter – Rishi Kaneria’s Insightful Video
It is always nice to see someone toting the significance of props. It’s even better when it’s well edited and brimming with information. Being a part of the directory for prop sources in Los Angeles...
View ArticleL.A. Percussion Rentals Celebrates 10 Years, Updated Website
It is always wonderful to see good people be successful. Los Angeles Percussion Rentals is a perfect example. On November 3rd Dan and Abbey Savell celebrated 10 years of business in the ‘anything that...
View ArticleRevisiting the ‘In Praise of Chairs’ Video
I spoke with a class of students late last week and brought up this video to them. I love it. It’s hard to explain to the uninitiated of the weight a prop carries in many scenes. Even a subtle piece...
View ArticleHappy Thanksgiving Week – 2015
It’s Thanksgiving time! Now just because it is Thanksgiving time doesn’t mean you should place a turkey on your head with a fedora and giant sunglasses, but I’m not saying you shouldn’t either. We...
View ArticleWhere to Find Hospital Equipment & Dressing
Angelus Medical & Optical Co We see it all of the time in movies and television shows. Someone gets injured and they are now in the hospital. But where do you get all of the equipment needed to...
View ArticleWhere to Find Picture Motorcycles
Los Angeles Motorcycle Salvage Need a ride? Come with Debbies Book if you want to live. Okay, maybe I’m no Arnold but YOU still have that cool character that rides up to the bar on a motorcycle. Things...
View ArticleWhere to Find Astronautical Dressing & Costumes
Action Sets and Props / WonderWorks, Inc. You’ve finally landed on the distant planet. Something you’ve dreamed of since you were a child. The camera slowly rolls past your shoulder too look through...
View ArticleCastle Antique Announces Their Black & Gold Collection, Plans for More
Unique furniture and dressing is often key to many sets (and home furnishings). Castle Antiques & Design is one place where you know you can find such items. They have just sent out a press release...
View ArticleWhere to Find Steampunk Decor & Dressing
A cowboy is racing towards a small shack on his trusty stead, being chased by God knows what. He jumps off and runs into the humble structure; the door isn’t even locked. Pulling on a seemingly random...
View ArticleStats Floral Supply Closing It’s Doors After 54 Years
STATS’ very festive “Tree Room” After more than fifty years of supplying holiday decorations, patio furniture and fake flowers to Southern California, Stats Floral Supply will be closing it’s doors....
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