2011
video2brain
01:45:00
English
n the first course in his two-part series on green-screen (and blue-screen) tools and techniques, author, producer, and VFX Artist Jeff Foster covers the often-overlooked steps that lead up to shooting. The training covers every aspect of planning and setting up properly for best post-production results, from choosing the right keying process for your project to creating storyboards and pre-visualization comps prior to shooting. You’ll also learn when to use green screen or blue screen, how to light that screen, and how to measure light and set up your camera properly. Whether you’re planning to work with virtual sets or live backgrounds, this workshop will get you ready to shoot.
Overview of Keying/Matte Extraction Methods and Tools
How Color Difference Matting Works: A Brief History 09:22
Variations on Green Screen and Matting Methods 04:29
Live Broadcast Green Screen with Hardware Keyers 04:06
A Video Tour of a Typical Green Screen Studio 01:50
HBO's "John Adams": Professional Green Screen Compositing 03:48
Choosing Proper Green/Blue Screen Materials
Green/Blue Screen Materials and Processes 04:12
A Live Video Guide to Green Screen Materials 06:54
Setting Up a Portable Green Screen Frame 03:26
Blue vs. Green Screen and HD Camera Technology 06:41
The Reflecmedia LED Front-Projection System 02:58
Using Portable Pop-Up Screens Lit by the Sun 03:56
Proper Lighting and Camera Setup
Basic Lighting Setups and Positioning 08:43
Setting White Balance 01:16
Using a Scope to Measure Your Green Screen Exposures 03:16
Setting the 70% Zebra on Your Camera 01:52
Comparing Materials and Light Combinations on the Scope 01:08
Adjusting Kino Flo Portable Lights and Using the Scope 01:37
Using Colored Lights to Reduce Light and Correct Screen Issues 03:08
Lighting the Foreground Subjects for Your Intended Composite 01:57
Planning the Shoot
Storyboards and Animatics 15:18
On-Set Direction for Best Results in Post 05:47
Props and Two-Color Screens 04:25
Contact with the Green Screen 02:3
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