A key component of creating professional videos is the ability to effectively use a green screen. A green screen grants you the freedom to add any background to your subject during post-production. However, a badly lit green screen can take your video from professional to poor in an instant. A properly lit a green screen is one of the most important tools to have in your professional video arsenal. Here is a blog with some easy to follow tips on properly lighting a green screen. Their tips are easy to follow and this is a handy blog to use anytime you are setting up for a green screen shoot.
I also wanted to add some of my favorite tips and tricks for you to remember when using a green screen. Always remember when shooting with a green screen: Do not allow your subject to wear the color of the screen (typically blue or green). The background you add to the video will also appear on anything that is the same color. The most important element is the lighting. Great lighting will make your post-production easy. Also if you are looking for an inexpensive lighting option, Home Depot sells inexpensive construction lights. Buy a 1000 watt light and remove the grill and you will have a nice high wattage light for your shoot.
On April 9th we are offering a Green Screen Lighting Workshop http://greenscreenlighting.eventbrite.com/
For more each tips and tricks read the online filmmaking blog here: http://www.misteridigital.com/2010/green-screen-tips/#more-382
Please add your comments and suggestions for successful green screen lighting below.
