How to Use Green Screen Technology

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

1. Create a green screen background by painting a wall green or covering it with cloth.
2. If you are using fabric, mount it to the wall using glue strips or liquid nails.
3. Light the green screen separately from the subject to eliminate hot spots.
4. Make sure the subject does not wear anything with the color green.
5. Place the talent far enough away from the green background to create separation between the two.
6. Light the subject to eliminate shadows.
7. Shoot your footage and then load into your editing system for the background change.