Keith Walters - Property Master

Team Deakins

James Ellis Deakins

Tv & Film, Filmlighting, Deakins, Movies, Filmmaking, Production, Film, Cinematography, Film Interviews

4.8 • 1.4K Ratings

🗓️ 17 March 2021

⏱️ 69 minutes

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EPISODE 98 - KEITH WALTERS - Prop Master

Team Deakins sits down with property master Keith Walters and goes into depth about the role of props. Keith’s credits include NEWS OF THE WORLD, SICARIO, TRUE GRIT and NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN. He gives us insight into the role of the prop master, what it entails and how he approaches it. He shares how he researches for period pieces, the danger of aging down props too far, and how he finds material for period movies. We get details on the props in No Country For Old Men and how the iconic air gun weapon of Chigurh was conceived. He also gives up some insights into working on both Sicario movies and the unique challenges of the movie, Lincoln. We learn lots about the role and job of props in film during this episode!

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0:00.0	Hi, and welcome to the Team Deakin's podcast.
0:07.9	This podcast is a dialogue between Roger and James Deakin's often joined in the conversation
0:13.4	by a guest.
0:15.1	It's very informal, and we never know where it will go.
0:19.1	We're connecting through Zoom, so bear that in mind when you hear the audio.
0:24.0	If you'd like to submit a question or topic, please do so by emailing podpod at rogerdeakens.com.
0:35.0	This episode is sponsored by Ari.
0:37.9	More than just the manufacturer of the film industry's top camera and lighting equipment, they
0:43.0	are also the innovator behind cinematic lenses, such as the master prime and signature prime
0:48.8	lenses.
0:49.8	Ari, truly cinematic.
0:54.5	This episode of the Team Deakin's podcast supported by Company 3, the world's leading post-production
1:00.9	group dedicated to collaborating with both emerging and established filmmakers.
1:08.7	Today we're talking with a prop master.
1:11.2	We've had the pleasure of working with him on numerous occasions.
1:14.6	These credits are many and include no country-for-old men, the road, Lincoln, true grit, let
1:21.6	me in in Sicario.
1:23.6	We're pleased to have Keith Walters with us today.
1:27.7	Thank you, Keith, for doing this.
1:29.2	Thanks.
1:30.2	It's my pleasure.
1:31.2	It's an honor to be asked.
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