When it comes to producing films the manipulation of props is a very important part of creating a good film. This is because props can be described as a major element within the mise-en scene. We must understand the topics we touch up [e.g. drug use]. Once understood we will be able to capture the attention of the audience, and also evoke a shared feeling or response towards a character/scene.
Class A drugs - Heroin, Cocaine, LSD
Class B drugs - Cannabis, Speed
Class C drugs - Anabolic Steroids, Tranquillisers, Valium
Examples of drugs amongst their classes. The higher the class the more harmful the substance is, something we must take into account when trying to portray the protagonist as a hard drug user.
We must also take into account how difficult it will be to replicate illegal substances.
