When your favorite movie or TV show features an actor flying on the back of a dragon or standing in an elaborately detailed landscape, chances are the filmmakers used something called a “green screen” to make that happen. This course explains the Green Screen process from start to finish.

2 days - $1,095.00

Course taught by a seasoned Cinematographer.

Prerequisites:

No prerequisites.

Course Outline 

Getting Started
What Is a Green Screen?
Why Is a Green Screen Green?

How to Use a Green Screen
Setting up your screen
The basics of Green Screen lighting
The importance of consistent lighting
Low-key lighting
High-key lighting
Setting up your subject between the camera and Green Screen
Setting up the camera
Editing together the rough cut
Editing out the Green Screen
Pasting in the new background

Tips for Using a Green Screen
Lighting levels
Don't ignore the shadows
Depth of field is essential
Using a tripod to keep it stable

Post Production Choices
Editing in Premiere Pro's Ultra Key Tool
Green Screens and Chroma Key Setups in Final Cut Pro
DaVinci Resolve's 3D Keyer Effect