Kitty_K
5 Years Experience
Los Angeles, CA
Female, 30
I am a Los Angeles based decorator and have worked on a range of projects from an Academy Award winning feature to commercials for brands like Bank of America and Kay's Jewellers. An average day on the job involves me visiting high-end stores and prop houses in Los Angeles to photograph and price furniture, lighting fixtures, drapery, and art. I am responsible for running a crew and collaborating creatively with the director, production designer and cinematographer. Ask me anything!
For both union and non-union projects the pay range can vary. On a non union commercial I have made between $150- to $400 to shop or assist. For a set dresser on a union job it can be anywhere from $250- 600 per day depending on if its a Tiered project or not. It really depends on the job.
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Depends on what kind of props you have. Do you have antiques? Custom fabricated pieces? Items that are hard to find? Check out the Debbie's Book - a set decorator's best friend - a bible that lists every prop house from east to west. You might find one or two in there that would be interested in what you have depending on the demand.
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I have no idea personally- the set decorator or shopper on that film knows the answer... :)
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HD has changed the way that we decorate - just in the sense that we have to be even more attentive to detail - that spec of dust on the table can and will be seen if we dont make sure the on set dresser is not ontop of it.
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Contact a cleared art showroom like Art Pic, Hollywood Studio Gallery, or Wallspace to see if they would be interested in using your work. Good cleared photography, graphic art and paintings are extremely coveted in this industry and there is no shortage of need for it.
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For me- a website has been essential for presenting my work to others. The client or designer can get an idea of what I have worked on and what styles I have created on past projects. A reel is a better presentation tool for a cinematographer or director- where the body of work must be presented 'in motion' to accurately represent the abilities of the artist.
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I am sure a place like Omega Cinema Props in Hollywood would be very interested in fabric. They have a fantastic drapery dept and often make custom upholstered items for period piece films and television shows.
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