For my project, the college letter is a central part of the story, so it was important that the prop looked realistic and believable. Since I don’t actually have a real college letter, I knew I would have to create my own version. This gave me the opportunity to design it exactly how I wanted for the scene, while also making sure it fit perfectly with the other elements in my film.
To make the letter, I started with a blank piece of copy paper and cut out a square where a real letter would usually show the recipient’s name and address through a transparent envelope window. Then, I printed the character’s name and address on another piece of paper making sure the print of the text and size were similar to actual mail (I compared all the different fonts to mail that I received) , cut it to fit, and carefully glued it behind the square so it looked like it was part of the original letter. I made sure the edges were neat and secure so the props would appear authentic on camera.
Next, I printed another small piece of paper to show which university the letter was from. I printed “University of Miami” on it, but for the scene itself, I plan to only show the word “University”. This way, the scene stays simple and focused, and the audience immediately understands the importance of the letter without being distracted by too much text.
Creating this prop was not only necessary because I didn’t have a real college letter, but it also gave me a chance to think about the small details that make a scene feel realistic. Even something as simple as a letter can carry a lot of weight in a story, and by making it myself, I could ensure it had the exact look and impact I needed for the scene.
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