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Are you interested in special effects in movies and TV? A green screen is one of the key components for making your actors appear to be somewhere they're not. It's easier to get set up than you might think. Soon, you'll be adventuring on far off planets or deep underwater (at least on the screen!).
Steps
Get green non-reflective fabric (felt, fleece) from the Internet or a craft store, or paint fabric green. See "Tips" below for help with the paint formula.
Cut the fabric to desired size.
Make a frame out of PVC that is slightly bigger, i.e. if fabric is 4'x 6' make frame 5' x 7'.
Cut holes in the fabric near its edges every foot.
Drill holes on the inside of the PVC frame every foot following pattern used on the fabric.
Loop bungee cords or strong rubber bands through holes in both the frame and fabric so that it is taut.
Shoot in well and evenly lit room. Enjoy!
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Community Q&A
- QuestionHow do I make it work?
Community AnswerUse a video editing software (such as openshot) to add a chroma key filter, which allows you to replace the green screen with a video etc. - QuestionCould a dark blue work as a green screen?
Community AnswerSadly no, it can't. Chroma keys don't work. Try buying green fabric from the closest craft store. - QuestionWhat is a good app for a green screen using Android?Community AnswerKinemaster or Powerdirector. These are free and can be easily downloaded from Google Play.
Tips
- If you want to make your own backdrop using simple Home Depot paint one formula is as follows: Home Depot Behr Premium Plus No.1300, Deep Base (Pintura Interior/Mate),Interior Flat/ Acrylic Latex, Color Name Capistrano (1b55-6),Deep Base(1300)Thanks
- When wearing a green outfit, make sure to use blue fabric instead of green.Thanks
| Colorant | OZ | 48 | 96 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AX Perm Yellow | 4 | 20 | 0 |
| D Thalo Greenv | 4 | 8 | 0 |
| KX White | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| L Raw Umber | 0 | 12 | 0 |
- If you want to make your own backdrop using simple Home Depot paint one formula is as follows: Home Depot Behr Premium Plus No.1300, Deep Base (Pintura Interior/Mate),Interior Flat/ Acrylic Latex, Color Name Capistrano (1b55-6),Deep Base(1300)Thanks
Warnings
- be careful when stretching the bungee cords or rubber bandsThanks
- be careful when using drill and wear safety glassesThanks
Things You'll Need
- a drill
- 4 or more bungee cords or strong rubber bands
- green non-reflective fabric
- PVC pipe
- scissors (optional)
- digital camera
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