What are the common errors?
Scaling your talent correctly is very important. It is best to film in the highest resolution possible and scale your talent after removing the green key. A common mistake is making the talent too large. • What should I consider when lighting my green screen? Be sure to attain an even wash of light over the background. You don’t need to light your screen brightly. It’s more important to provide even lighting from side to side. Unevenly lit areas are hard to key. Small, hard lights don’t work well because they cast light in a narrow beam that creates hot spots and dark areas. Use large, soft lights. • How do I test for even lighting? Turn on the zebra strip function on your camera and focus on the green screen. Set the function to 80%. Look for broken lines in the pattern, indicating variations in the signal. Adjust your lights until the zebra pattern is unbroken across the frame. • How do I avoid spill from my green screen onto my subject? Light the wall and the subject separately. Thi
