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Green Screen and Sex Appeal

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009 – running time 10:04

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Come see how to set up and light an inexpensive green screen

Typically I shoot all my green screen segments against a wall that has been painted with professional chrome green paint. I realize that most people can’t do this; so I went out and bought a green blanket from Wal-Mart for $15.

First…make sure that when you set up your green screen, you get rid of all the big wrinkles. Having wrinkles will cast shadows on your green screen and make keying extremely hard. Next…set up two lights with the same intensity on each side of the green screen; if these lights are not a soft source, be sure to put diffusion over the light. Then…put CTB (color temperature blue) gel over your lights to cool their color temperature, and help create color contrast between your talent and the screen.

Now…bring in your talent and move them as far away from your screen as possible so you can avoid green spill. Then…light your actor to match the environment you’ll be placing them into. It’s good to use a backlight to help separate your actor; but if it doesn’t match the background you’re putting them in; then have you actor wear clothes that heavily contrast with the green screen.

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Introduction

This Film Riot will help you figure out how to get your own green screen effect!
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A Look Into the Film Writing Process
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How to Green Screen

Ryan shows how to easily and cheaply create the green screen effect
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48 Hour Film Project

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Film Riot Quick Tips: Editing Dialog.

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Bloopers

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About the Show

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Show Title:
Film Riot
Description:
Film Riot is a how-to trip through filmmaking from the mind of Ryan Connolly. From how to make great effects to following Triune Films through production, Film Riot explores the art of filmmaking in a way you've never seen.
Categories:
Comedy, How-To & DIY, Movies & Media
Launch Date:
May 27, 2009
Episodes:
297
Credits
Ryan Connolly (Host)