How to Do a Green Screen Shot
Green screens can prove to be a great inclusion to your video promotions. Using a green fabric, PVC pipe, drill and bungee cords, you can perform this task by yourself. However, when it comes to doing a green screen shot the steps involved are not that easy. Green screens allow you to record an outdoor shot indoors. Depending on your needs, you can change the background theme with any outdoor element. Recording an outdoor song or filming a hiking scene, everything is possible with a green screen. Make a green screen and remove the green colours with images you desire.
Instructions
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Firstly, consider purchasing a high quality and authorised green screen fabric. This material can be usually purchased from your local video production supply houses. If you do not have the time to shop for this item, consider placing an online order with a reputable website. Take your time when finding the best online video production retailers.
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It is recommended to place the green fabric on the back wall of your studio. Depending on your needs, you can either adhere this material to a solid surface or hang it. When buying the fabric, you will be required to make sure it has the required smoothness and texture. If there are any seams or wrinkles on the green material, try another online store.
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Lightning the green screen properly usually determines the quality of film or recording. It is advised to take your time to light the screen properly. Make sure the light is bright and even on each section of the screen fabric. If possible, use lights on all four sides of the screen to ensure best results.
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You will also be required to use individual lighting for the subjects to be filmed. When lighting the subject make sure the lights from the front do not interfere with the green screen fabric behind the subject. According to research conducted by the Universal Production House, the subject must be lighted separate from the green screen.
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Finally, consider transferring the video footage to a suitable video editing programme. You can find such applications online. Adobe Premiere is one of the most commonly used editing programme available for small production houses. This application can be easily used to replace the green screen in the background with the desired images.
You will also be required to use individual lighting for the subjects to be filmed. When lighting the subject make sure the lights from the front do not interfere with the green screen fabric behind the subject. According to research conducted by the Universal Production House, the subject must be lighted separate from the green screen.
