If you have a passion for metal artwork, you might be interested in becoming a props fabricator.

This week Eric Anthony Leong, Props Fabricator, shares how he started in the industry. Eric's film resume includes Black Adam, Till, and Marvel. In this episode he talks about venturing into the industry, working on set, and setting rates.

Listen to hear how you can turn your passion for creating metal artwork into a film career.

Key points:
1:30 - Becoming a prop fabricator
7:29 - Venturing into the film and television world
11:03 - Getting details on how the props are being used
11:39 - Communicating with different departments
14:10 - Who eats the cost when someone makes a mistake
16:41 - Working on set
20:15 - Union requirements
23:08 - Setting rates
28:30 - Something going wrong with materials
30:10 - What is overlooked
34:32 - Tools of the trade
37:50 - Why he's in the industry
46:06 - Average build time

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