Props are pivotal when creating certain atmospheres in a horror especially in slasher as if we needed to create a bloody scene we probably would not use a blunt weapon as we would not be able to create a scar with blood coming out whereas if we were to use a sharp object then that sort of injury could be created.
Noose
During our trailer we decided to use a noose as it conforms with the stereotypical horror in that it represents death. As well as this we have used this for the negative connotations that are associated with it. One of these connotations is that nooses can often be related to depression which can be a result of isolation. This isolation can also be related to our main character as he is on his own lurking in the forest. Along with this it is an old fashioned method of killing therefore indicating an anti modern lifestyle which can be expected as this man is living in the forest on his own.
Stick
The stick was used in a scene where our main character threw the stick at the 'man in the woods' the attemot to scare him off therefore showing aggression towards him. We also used a stick to create some sound effects in other scenes as a noise of a stcik smacking agaist a tree was affective and therefore created a scary atmosphere. The stick was from the forest so it was the same shade as the the dark forest foreshadowing his dark mentaillity.
Camera
In our trailer we have used the camera as a prop as the beginning of the trailer is shown as a vlog therefore the camera is an actual prop within the scene and we are acknowledging the camera as being there. We have used the camera as we wanted to make our trailer seem real and to capture the event as though it was actually happening.