This Prop Master’s Work Is Hidden in Plain Sight

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  • Ross MacDonald makes his paper by making paper. For the last 25 years, he’s created tens of thousands of paper props for movies and television shows like “Baby’s Day Out,” “Silver Linings Playbook,” “Boardwalk Empire” and “Parks and Recreation.” From handwritten letters to driver’s licenses, each piece is custom made and thoughtfully imbued with backstory. Step into Ross’s Connecticut workshop to see how movie magic gets illustrated, aged, cut and copywritten.
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  • @Melesse636
    @Melesse636 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1217

    As someone who pauses movies & tv to read the rest of the letters or page, thank you for the work you do, Ross.

    • @summerrains5327
      @summerrains5327 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Lol sameeeeeeee

    • @pygmygiant
      @pygmygiant 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Yes!!! This brings me so much joy

    • @Nitrodino7875
      @Nitrodino7875 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Its almost way too much effort for little achievement.

    • @Nitrodino7875
      @Nitrodino7875 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@manzhanilla did you really? Most of the time, someone actually does the exact same thing. Think about it, millions of people doing nothing different. Thats impossible, of course theres people exactly like you whom pause and read the documents.

    • @frosty980
      @frosty980 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@Nitrodino7875 why are you so jaded?

  • @kittycatcuties
    @kittycatcuties 6 ปีที่แล้ว +664

    Listening to people talking about their passion is one of the most beautiful things to me. Thanks GBS for showing this man's passion and work!

  • @varizza
    @varizza 6 ปีที่แล้ว +360

    This sort of attention to detail is what made movies beautiful. What a man, must be proud to have your work everywhere like that.

  • @fukutaichou1903
    @fukutaichou1903 6 ปีที่แล้ว +524

    After this, i dont think ill look at paper props the same way again

  • @NoNo-nz2tb
    @NoNo-nz2tb 6 ปีที่แล้ว +273

    This man does such simple small things, that create such a large impact on the environment around his work, good job man!

    • @aus-li
      @aus-li 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No No I think you mean a large impact on Hollywood.

    • @crustyplush
      @crustyplush 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      'the environment around his work' would be hollywood......

    • @aus-li
      @aus-li 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Kell Manderley Like that vague sentence made sense. It sounded like the guy benefited the environment for the better.

    • @crustyplush
      @crustyplush 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      except that's not what they said lol. they said it impacted the environment of his work, like the movie scene, the set.

    • @aus-li
      @aus-li 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Kell Manderley No, I think you’re confused, lol you’re adding more shit to defend the OP...just stop.

  • @TheSteveAS
    @TheSteveAS 6 ปีที่แล้ว +297

    I love all your documentaries, but this one really stands out from the others. Such a compelling and unique profile. Well done!

  • @MrMarioAnthony
    @MrMarioAnthony 6 ปีที่แล้ว +98

    This guy makes me want there to be a props category at the Oscars! What a master of his craft!

    • @adarateranroldan
      @adarateranroldan 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Mario Anthony that would be awesome...and inspire others to join the field

  • @Eralen00
    @Eralen00 6 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    That's dedication. When someone creates something so convincing, you don't even notice it, because it belongs, that's a master at his craft!

  • @pnath
    @pnath 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Many unsuspecting people who just go into the theatre and applaud the acting of the lead actors never realise the amount of work that is involves by so many people but rarely get a screentime of not more than a few seconds.
    I am really glad that you people made this video.

  • @tracycoffin8669
    @tracycoffin8669 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This video is going to change the life of an aspiring prop maker I'm working with as a college counselor. This story is beautifully told. Thank you.

  • @ellisandking
    @ellisandking 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Love this one! So many people don't realise how much crafting goes into the tiniest thing on the film screen. The language of film; complexity made simple. Amazing work Ross MacDonald. Wish we had budget for more people like you in South Africa!

  • @spuddart3540
    @spuddart3540 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Props to this guy.

    • @eif6051
      @eif6051 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm dead

  • @randomgirll3123
    @randomgirll3123 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Propmasters are so interesting to listen to talk about their craft. It’s amazing how many details are involved, how much there really is to think about and how everything comes together.

  • @Drane_
    @Drane_ 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is the reason why I appreciate the small details in movies

  • @RodCornholio
    @RodCornholio 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It's amazing when it's created so well that you never question its authenticity.

  • @akshaybharadwaj2383
    @akshaybharadwaj2383 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This guy adds so much context to every movie or show he does, as important as an actor or director. He has changed the way I will look at props now. Thank you GBS for sharing this.

  • @bragehofgaard8914
    @bragehofgaard8914 6 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    props to this prop maker:)

  • @telexcyrajkumari981
    @telexcyrajkumari981 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I always wondered how those papers,documents, tiny details are made . Whenever I watch a good movie I feel the big picture was possible to give such impact only because of the small details and today I learned about someone who dedicates his time to making all this possible thank you

  • @iorioni188
    @iorioni188 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Sometimes if I’m watching a movie or show on my phone or on t.v I pause it to read the documents,letters, etc. it’s so interesting how much effort is put to into production

  • @javiercamacho1998
    @javiercamacho1998 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow. That was amazing. You never think about these little things that people have to do in order to make a movie work. Truly a form of art.

  • @Zumiisu
    @Zumiisu 6 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    And I had kept looking and looking for the' Baby's day out' story book with actual in movie with same book cover... Never knew until now about someone's work in there

  • @olgak4446
    @olgak4446 6 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    He honestly sounds more thrilled when talking about movies he contributed to than some of star actors ...

    • @kylem1112
      @kylem1112 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      that's because he's not an egomaniac like alot of actors are.

    • @eddiekorkis
      @eddiekorkis 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@kylem1112 so true. What an amazing job. I couldn’t do it. The artistic talent alone is amazing. Plus i have adhd. I would jump of a bridge first. My personal papers are nit organized imagine that. :$))

  • @FrancisFabricates
    @FrancisFabricates 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When they mentioned parks and recs I screamed out loud. This would be a dream job for me. Love that we get to know more about this. A true artist

  • @suz_corriander
    @suz_corriander 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This feature is one of my favorites. I would love to tour his studio and just look at everything he has made in detail! Beautiful story

  • @MrKajithecat
    @MrKajithecat 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I swear most of these videos makes me tear up regardless of subject. This channel really portrays the beauty and nuance of life and the world. Its a nice reminder.

  • @chubipower
    @chubipower 6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Holy moly. Props to this guy!

  • @imadasmone8915
    @imadasmone8915 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    His passion outweighs all the paper he has ever created..

  • @mattcesaretti6495
    @mattcesaretti6495 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love how passionate he is about his work.

  • @rinber13
    @rinber13 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    His portfolio is fascinating! And he seems to be a humble guy with so much passion for his craft. I made paper props for a short film once. It was posters on the street, product labels, letters etc. It was such an interesting project, even though they neither paid nor credited me at the end.

  • @SeaLemonDIY
    @SeaLemonDIY 6 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    This was so fascinating. I would love to make a book prop for a movie!

  • @imageez
    @imageez 6 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Reminds me of the behind the scene of The Shining when Kubrick made his secretary type that Jacks a dull boy thing. The secretary's frustration of typing the same thing over and over turns to a scary prop because of how slowly the typing became errored with spacings and whatnot, showing Jack's descend to madness

    • @RuRaynor
      @RuRaynor 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Apparently a similar thing happened with Se7en. A member of the crew made all of the diary pages and mad scrawling you see over the opening credits, and in making it drove themselves a little crazy

  • @bruceschneider4928
    @bruceschneider4928 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've always like Ross MacDonald's illustrations. I had no idea he'd gotten into prop making. Beautiful work, as usual!

  • @akhileshtayade1916
    @akhileshtayade1916 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I respect Ross for what he does: putting every effort he can to make such detailed props. Great story :)

  • @probablyaparent
    @probablyaparent 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I hope this gentleman understands that a whole lot of us movie fans and fanatics wholly appreciate the work and detail he puts into every piece. I regularly pause movies and shows to exam and enjoy the props, books in particular. Great video, thank you for posting it.

  • @DC-oy3gk
    @DC-oy3gk 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This man's work is probably on every movie that I've watched in the last few years.

  • @carimatilac8069
    @carimatilac8069 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love how this channel highlights the littlest things that sometimes we forget to appreciate. I love this channel.

  • @nuffsaid4987
    @nuffsaid4987 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    OMG.I Love Baby's day out. Brings back childhood memories. Thank you Ross!

  • @Andie_Shore
    @Andie_Shore 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    From times I've been to sets, I must say television shows props are of such a poor quality. This guy puts passion into his work and it shows! Thanks for sharing another wonderful human story!

  • @DaHoePatrol
    @DaHoePatrol 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is amazing; not only the work that Ross does but the composition of the video as well, great job GBS team!

  • @DavidMac8Six8
    @DavidMac8Six8 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is brilliant. I appreciate the little things like this in movies and television. Glad it's getting highlighted.

  • @anishulislam148
    @anishulislam148 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I m sure it is one of the Most satisfying job in this world ..... he must be a very happy person

  • @duhawmakhiangte2362
    @duhawmakhiangte2362 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I never knew that they put a lot of work in such thing, glad i watch this

  • @LegitDelmar
    @LegitDelmar 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    These stories give me joy

  • @Mr.khan11
    @Mr.khan11 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Almost no body know the background of a big story , thank u GBS to show us this passionate people who love there work and no body notice there work from the big story.☺

  • @bangchansfwuffycheeks1609
    @bangchansfwuffycheeks1609 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the job I'd do for a long time, I am actually obsessed with the papers back in the days, it feels so historical and makes me feel like I am a part of the world then.

  • @dallasdutoit1307
    @dallasdutoit1307 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Stunning.... I'm in awe of the craft and care he puts in.

  • @maureenparas4190
    @maureenparas4190 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    just wow.his job is really fascinating and he is putting a lot of effort to his work.you can see passion right there.wow!

  • @khaley37781
    @khaley37781 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    The attention is in the details! What an interesting and talented individual!

  • @BooBarr
    @BooBarr 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, so amazing, what a master craftsman. I've always loved the little authentic props like this in movies, always made me jealous to wonder who gets to hold on to them when the movie ends. Beautiful works of art.

    • @mace8873
      @mace8873 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Usually, at least where I live, custom props are returned to whoever made them, the production companies don't really deal in storing all sorts of props, they rent what they need, when they need them. Obviously, something like this book is something they'd order in advance. More regular props like furniture or whatever item you can just go buy a new one of, are either given to someone on the crew, or thrown out. I work as an SFX techie in a special effects & production support company, and that's how it works here in DK.

  • @reenarae3083
    @reenarae3083 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm a huge lover of paper, mostly because of movies. So thank you, sir for contributing so much to that! 💕

  • @SnowWhiteProduction1
    @SnowWhiteProduction1 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    The ruffling of paper is so soothing

  • @hushingsilence
    @hushingsilence 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    People will go into great detail to recreate "Fan Prop" books such as the notebook in 'Stranger Things', and 'Indiana Jones' Grail diary. I find that so intriguing.
    Watching the paper prop guy and what goes into creating the original is fantastic!

  • @joshuaespertohottuasimarma3309
    @joshuaespertohottuasimarma3309 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very proud of this man

  • @retineshilares2497
    @retineshilares2497 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I remember going to the box store trying to buy the book from Six feet under. I wasn't really aware that there were so many props built for tv. Thanks to make the magic happen!

  • @fujifilm5127
    @fujifilm5127 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This man has Lorem Ipsum committed to memory

  • @meemeeps
    @meemeeps 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is literally the best TH-cam channel

  • @LordGryllwotth
    @LordGryllwotth 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Big Story has taught me about Foley, and now about props on movie sets. Thanks.

  • @andresil8330
    @andresil8330 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    His craft is impressive. That’s a work I would LOVE to do.

  • @emmanblopez
    @emmanblopez 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Props to him.

  • @545lbrown
    @545lbrown 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Long time fan of GBS and you guys outdid yourselves with this one. Thank you for some many wonderful videos.

  • @vivekb2073
    @vivekb2073 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brought tears in my eyes! donno why

  • @MKMK-bj2sk
    @MKMK-bj2sk 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Great content as always!

  • @macumicheru3250
    @macumicheru3250 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    This gentleman is definitely one of the greats!! 😊👍🤘🤘👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @ShengTheCraftsman
    @ShengTheCraftsman 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    whoever made the mummy's the book of the dead, he/she did one hell of a job, that book is so awesome

  • @vin8bad
    @vin8bad 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! Ross MacDonald is amazing! Thanks for this great video!

  • @emic138
    @emic138 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    this man is a true true true genius. bravo!!

  • @juliannemarie9521
    @juliannemarie9521 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    wow and here i thought they either buy it or found it. Great job for all the paper props you've created.

  • @Senuty
    @Senuty 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a great and original subject. It's amazing to see how passionate this guy is about his job. :)

  • @vishalpanwar9914
    @vishalpanwar9914 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Always with something new👍

  • @cristiansoto473
    @cristiansoto473 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved the video, and finally a longer one. Keep it up! :D

  • @angrygroceries1
    @angrygroceries1 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey you! Yeah you, behind the screen. Some person working at GBS, I want you to know that the videos you post bring a little bit of humanity back into us all. I thank you for that. :)

  • @zachlennon2948
    @zachlennon2948 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    This man is one of the many unsung heroes of film.

    • @mace8873
      @mace8873 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you.:-)

  • @philiq18
    @philiq18 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's stellar work.

  • @Tom-xy9gb
    @Tom-xy9gb 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best video y’all ever uploaded

  • @jbkawaiiholic
    @jbkawaiiholic ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How do you get started? That’s always my problem. This is a dream honestly, i just finished graphic design school and studied film just before. I wish i could do that so much.

  • @aks957
    @aks957 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This was a great segment...

  • @mianawan
    @mianawan 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow this man is sooo talented 👍
    Thanks for uploading such rare information.
    I love all your videos ❤️

  • @michaelam1909
    @michaelam1909 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I want to Incorporate this level of detail in my cosplay prop designs. I’m not going to be able to look at movies the same way again, especially since this video showed some of my favorite movies!

  • @DroggeIbecher
    @DroggeIbecher 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    i want to work in the prop industry aswell. since i don't live in the US, my dream became to work in a theater. these movies are great inspiration.

  • @veronikahutch6222
    @veronikahutch6222 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    He is living his dream job 💛😭

  • @rosiefay7283
    @rosiefay7283 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for your attention to detail. All too often a prop in a film or TV drama will use a font/typeface which is not period, e.g. Times pre-1932 (in one case Helvetica in the days of the WSPU!). Your uses of e.g. Century or Cheltenham nicely suit the documents they're used for.

  • @MrFair
    @MrFair 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fascinating!!

  • @bhirawamaylana466
    @bhirawamaylana466 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A Memo can change the World !

  • @ellyana7464
    @ellyana7464 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Props to this man👏👏

  • @sarahthelibrarian7591
    @sarahthelibrarian7591 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m a librarian and as a hobby I refurbish old books. I am OBSESSED with everything paper. I would kill to have this job. 😭

  • @TCAPChrisHandsome
    @TCAPChrisHandsome ปีที่แล้ว

    I pause the scene to read a full page in a movie or TV show, and the best thing ever is the ones where there's a joke on the page that you don't catch unless you read the paper.

  • @RiverofSouls
    @RiverofSouls 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is utterly fascinating!!!! I love it!!!!

  • @ianmoone2488
    @ianmoone2488 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I want to hire him for my D&D and Pathfinder campaigns. The level of depth he could help me with.....such wonders could be done.

  • @michelleherrera6162
    @michelleherrera6162 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Baby’s day out was my favorite movie was I was a kid, and I remember the book being so fascinating to me!

  • @indreshprajapati9095
    @indreshprajapati9095 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It's so interesting to watch this episode!!!

  • @oskargoingplaces5720
    @oskargoingplaces5720 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    "Where has the paper been? Who is using the paper? When is the paper from? How old is it? What kind of paper is it made out of? How was the paper _made_?
    Guy at the bar: Can I please just have a paper towel

  • @k24hybrid
    @k24hybrid 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just amazing!!!

  • @kobirubin166
    @kobirubin166 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Chapeau, beautiful.

  • @leeolsson5271
    @leeolsson5271 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    That’s super fascinating! What a cool job to have.

  • @paolabueso
    @paolabueso 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Wow! Absolutely amazing. Thank you for sharing this!

  • @ceil5001
    @ceil5001 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This work is one of those things that you'll only notice if it's NOT correct lol...great job, man.

  • @turnmusicbox
    @turnmusicbox 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Really amazing job!!

  • @Beastmode1234567able
    @Beastmode1234567able 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    When I was watching I was thinking this is a cool guy, then he said he made the pawnee chambers papers and I fell in love. Thank you for that marvelous work hahap

  • @Simtar123
    @Simtar123 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant! :D Paper can have such a effect.

  • @sisirkattempudi7155
    @sisirkattempudi7155 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is there an Oscar for prop guys? There should be.