How to Use Green Screen Technology

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Multiple set locations and a low budget? At the moment that feature film with distant locations seems impossible. Yet, it is quite possible with a little green. Green screen technology allows for various backgrounds to be inserted behind the subject eliminating the need for on-location shooting. Follow these steps to use a green screen in filming your masterpiece.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

  • Green wall
  • Green cloth
  • Lights
  • Liquid nails
  • Editing software
  • Computer
Step1
Create a green screen background by painting a wall green or covering it with cloth.
Step2
If you are using fabric, mount it to the wall using glue strips or liquid nails.
Step3
Light the green screen separately from the subject to eliminate hot spots.
Step4
Make sure the subject does not wear anything with the color green.
Step5
Place the talent far enough away from the green background to create separation between the two.
Step6
Light the subject to eliminate shadows.
Step7
Shoot your footage and then load into your editing system for the background change.

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