Building Props

Because of the entire week being busy with theatre rehearsals we only had the couple hours before shooting to make the props for the film. Luckily my dad had all the tools and wood ready and some of the crew was there already to help. 

My dad showing Frankie how to use the tools

The first thing we did was make the table for the shot we have of a zombie's hand rising from the grave. We cut four pieces of wood for the legs and used dry wall for the table. We used a roll of tape to outline the hole the hand will rise from with Sharpie and used it guide us while cutting the hole.

Drawing the outline for the hole in the table

Cutting the hole with power tools

Drilling the legs to the table

Next thing to do was to make the crosses. We lined up the pieces of wood with the mailbox and marked it at the halfway point to cut it. Afterwards we took the rest of the wood and used it for the other part of the wooden cross. 

Using the drill to make the cross

Finished product

I was really worried about the amount of time we had to make these because it was the same day as shooting and we only had a few hours. But, with a lot of the crew there, it was done quickly and efficiently. Not only did I learn useful skills for life in general but also realized how truly easy it is to make a film when you have a good crew.