This Prop Master s Work Is Hidden in Plain Sight

Ross MacDonald makes his paper by making paper. For the last 25 years, hes created tens of thousands of paper props for movies and television shows like Babys Day Out, Silver Linings Playbook, Boardwalk Empire and Parks and Recreation. From handwritten letters to drivers licenses, each piece is custom made and thoughtfully imbued with backstory. Step into Rosss Connecticut workshop to see how movie magic gets illustrated, aged, cut and copywritten.