Sorry if this has been discussed before, but I don’t recall seeing it. Title says it all, why is the original mask called the “hero”? Is it a widely used term for an original piece that spawns reproductions?
Wasn’t that the name of the Captain Kirk mask from 1975? When the original Star Trek was on t.v. in the seventies, Captain Kirk was considered a “Hero”.
Please correct me if I’m wrong. This is what I always thought it ment.
Its an old term that started in films because the handsome "Hero’’ of the film got all the close ups. The term is now used to describe props etc. that are going to have close up shots.
What is a ‘Hero’ prop?
A ‘Hero’ prop is the most detailed, realistic and best-constructed example of a particular prop, used during filming. Being the most realistic and detailed, the ‘Hero’ prop is used whenever possible for medium to close-up shots. In order for a prop to be considered ‘Hero’, other versions of the prop (IE: Stunt, SFX, Double etc.) must be created for production, to be employed during filming.
Sadly, the main mask for Halloween was not treated like a ‘Hero’ prop. The mask was shoved in pockets, thrown around and miss-handled.
I always thought it should be “villain” instead (for bad guys of course), but Kirks post explains, for me atleast, why its called a “hero” thanks Kirk!