Download Article Show Download Article This wikiHow teaches you how to film your video using a green screen so you can easily add your own custom background. After filming with a green screen, you can use either Shotcut or LightWorks—both of which are free and available on Windows and Mac computers—to replace the green screen with your preferred background image or video.
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Advertisement ReferencesAbout This ArticleArticle SummaryX To use a green screen, set up the screen and make sure it has as few wrinkles as possible. When you're ready to film, stand at least 3 feet in front of the screen to avoid a shadow, and position the camera so that you can see your body and the screen is centered. Then, shoot the video, being careful to stay within the frame and in front of the screen. Upload the video onto your computer and edit the background with a green screen software, like Shotcut or LightWorks. For tips on using the editing software properly, read on! Did this summary help you? Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 601,231 times. Reader Success Stories
Did this article help you?Can you use green on a green screen?Don't wear green. If you're filming in front of a green screen, don't wear the color green unless you want to be invisible. If you're filming in front of a blue screen, don't wear blue. Wearing the same hue as the background behind you will result in both colors being keyed out.
How do you use a green screen for beginners?Here are the basic steps for using a green screen:. Hang your green screen.. Light your green screen and your subject.. Set up your camera.. Place your subject between the camera and green screen.. Record your video footage.. Edit the green screen out.. Add in new footage in the background.. How do you add something to a green screen?How to edit green screen video. Drag and drop a green screen stock video onto the timeline. ... . Add your video clip below the green screen video. ... . Apply the Green Screen Filter. ... . Save your video in 1080p or GIF. ... . Drag and drop a red or blue screen stock video onto the timeline. ... . Add your video clip below the red or blue screen video.. |