Videomaker - Setting up a Green Screen

Andrew and Mark focus on lighting for Chroma Keying. For run-throughs on completing the green screen effect in Final Cut Pro and Premiere Pro, check out "Videomaker's Green Screen Post Production" http://youtube.com/watch?v=GZ8GhUc7cx4. Here's another excellent resource: http://www.videomaker.com/article/13749

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[jook00]

the edges around his body are blurry. How do you get rid of this? I've noticed in a lot of movies, you don't see this same blurriness. Is it the HD camera, is it the keying issue?

[videomaker]

@jook00

This particular tip was done in the editing software and the effect you're pointing out is pretty typical when using editing software keying tools. Feature films use higher end special effects software. We usually use Adobe After Effects for a much cleaner key...

[robertfschmidt]

Hi:

Im in LA and would like to know what you used to attach your green screen to the metal frame? I already have a green screen and great 1 ¼ metal frame. I just need to know what is a quick and economic way to put the screen on the frame.

Thanks,

Rob

[videomaker]

@robertfschmidt

Well, in this particular case, we used a paper roll (on a cardboard tube), so we simply stuck C-Stands into each end of the tube. Cheers.

[thatonebitch100]

where can i get a green screen

[videomaker]

Any solid-colored area can be used as a "green screen". It doesn't even have to be green (green and blue are most popular because they are the farthest from skin & hair colors). Sheets/cloth (wrinkle-free) and walls are often used. We used a giant role of paper (known as a Dual Surface Roll) and support stands. Be sure to avoid highly reflective surfaces (like glass & plastic). Check out the 2nd link in this clip's description for more. Good luck!

[Shaggy72]

SURFACE? ANYTHING that is a flat, matte-like color will do.

COLOR? Most use solid green because it does not naturally appear as often as other colors, same for blue if your actor is wearing green clothing. Depending on the software, you can actually key ANY color you want.  (But Red is too close to skin color.)

TIP: Use a SLIGHTLY darker shade (as in not neon-bright). It will eliminate a "halo" around your subject. Just keep subject 8 or 10 ft from the BG

[jujucaster]

You look like a mix between Brad Pit and Josh Harnett....thanks for the tutorial!

[superemoboyz]

@jujucaster i just thought that!

[StiansNorskeNyheter]

please answer this , how do you set the camera setting for green screen. i have hf100 and when i shoot in p mode the background changes when i change position in the frame, so it is impossible to key out, please give me some advise. It may look like that the auto exposure is adjusting or something, how do i set the correct settings???

[aarongabbard]

My room isn't big enough to stand 6 feet away, whats the best options to get great green screen do i just light the sides and use a dimmer light for my subject?

[tyraelhermosa]

I like your video. You cover the basics very well. cheers!

[shurdi3]

can't you use something to distort the light

[greenscreeningthings]

Hi! I have a green screen and need some lighting. I have a budget of about $30. If you could tell me or send me some links that would be great! Thank you!