Green Screen

Basic Setup

1. Turn off room lights if you want the best possible shot.
2. Turn on all three switches of LF Light and RF Light (Figure 1).
3. Turn on three switches on RR Light (key light) and two switches on LR Light (fill light).
4. Position subject at or in front of Subject Line, centered in viewer. This will guarantee they get the best possible keying.
5. Record your subject.

Figure 1

Keying Your Clip in Editing Software (i.e. Adding a Custom Background)

After you've imported your footage, follow these directions to key your shot:

• Apple's Directions for Keying in Final Cut Pro
• Apple's Directions for Keying in iMovie
• YouTube Directions for Keying in iMovie
• VideoSchoolOnline Tutorial for Keying in Adobe Premiere