Green screen test
ODesigns
15 Dec 2008 21:20
I notice you like to shoot over green and then put the subject on white.
Why not just shoot the subject on white to begin with? You'll end up with a much cleaner end result.
And, if you ever shoot green/blue screen, here's a tip: shoot the subject as large as possible in the frame. You'll get a better key that way, and once keyed, you can then shrink as-needed. (And shrinking can hide a lot of jaggies.)
Why not just shoot the subject on white to begin with? You'll end up with a much cleaner end result.
And, if you ever shoot green/blue screen, here's a tip: shoot the subject as large as possible in the frame. You'll get a better key that way, and once keyed, you can then shrink as-needed. (And shrinking can hide a lot of jaggies.)
Normstock
15 Dec 2008 23:54
I guess shooting for pure white on a full length shot is difficult because of the amount of light you need.
Norman
Norman
JHDT_Productions
15 Dec 2008 23:58
That and I'm working with a 10 foot wide space. Not wide enough for full length without getting my lighting, walls, etc. in the shot as well. LOL
For head shots or something like that, white would work great if I only wanted to put them in white. I'll be doing some other backgrounds or leave a chroma green for whoever buys it to do something with.
Jake
For head shots or something like that, white would work great if I only wanted to put them in white. I'll be doing some other backgrounds or leave a chroma green for whoever buys it to do something with.
Jake
ODesigns
16 Dec 2008 00:39
Just garbage matte the part that isn't covered by the white. Then play with your levels to make the white match.
We do that at work all the time. Works like a charm.
And as far as lighting, we use two large Chimeras for the talent and the floor, and a few China lanterns from Ikea above the talent to light the white behind.
We do that at work all the time. Works like a charm.
And as far as lighting, we use two large Chimeras for the talent and the floor, and a few China lanterns from Ikea above the talent to light the white behind.
JHDT_Productions
16 Dec 2008 00:42
Man, cool tips. Got to love Ikea.
Thanks,
Jake
Thanks,
Jake
vadervideo
16 Dec 2008 01:10
Jake, if you key it out, simply offer up a 32 bit alpha clip... that way you can state that all the "hard work" is already done for editing in any background they want.
RekindlePhoto
16 Dec 2008 02:52
Ok, I might be slow but also easily confused .. by my description a Chimeras is a living beings that are a blend of human and animal forms. Now how does that light up talent and floors ;). Heck now we'll have to see what Jake comes up with ... some kind of alpha matt mutant creature in front of a green screen ... can't wait.
JHDT_Productions
16 Dec 2008 03:12
Hey, I do have me in a blender, if that counts. Something my ex did but financially...
https://www.pond5.com/stock-footage/298076
This is a Chimera, if this is what Odesigns was talking about.
http://www.chimeralighting.com/
Jake
https://www.pond5.com/stock-footage/298076
This is a Chimera, if this is what Odesigns was talking about.
http://www.chimeralighting.com/
Jake
ODesigns
16 Dec 2008 12:11
Sorry for the confusion. Chimeras are a great soft-box lighting source.
And, don't forget about the easily-overlooked "Spill Suppressor" effect in AE to get rid of any green (or blue) spill on your talent after you've keyed (with Keylight for the best results).
And, don't forget about the easily-overlooked "Spill Suppressor" effect in AE to get rid of any green (or blue) spill on your talent after you've keyed (with Keylight for the best results).
RekindlePhoto
16 Dec 2008 16:10
Just kidding about the Chimeras definition. Funny how companies come up with names that multiple meanings.