The Techniques of Using Your Green Screen Background Kit

Green screen technology is no more restricted to big time photographers and Videographers. This technology is more accessible than ever for everyone; whether you are an amateur or professional photographer. The photography background kits are more affordable than you can imagine. Also, the relevant software and other required accessories have made Chroma keying simpler and faster. If you are one of those professionals who are looking to incorporate this cutting-edge technology into your work, here are some tips that will help you to harness the magic of green color!

•     While buying your green screen background kits, make sure you get enough clamps to hold the screen tightly. Any wrinkle or fold in the screen can spoil your efforts. If you are shooting in natural light, you will need more clamps to prevent the screen from swinging due to air.

•     Direct light can cast harsh shadows and create hot spots on your foreground as well as background. Therefore, never use direct light; rather, use a light modifier to spread the light and turn it softer. Diffusing the light will also help you to light your subject evenly thereby getting a natural looking picture or video. While buying your photography background kits, make sure you also get some light modifiers.

•     Always backlight your subject. This is essential to separate the subject from the background and will make background replacement easier for you.

•     Shadows are nightmares for photographers. They are the most notorious elements that are infamous for spoiling endless photographs and videos. To get rid of any shadow on your green screen background kits, position your subject about eight to ten feet away from the screen.

•     Shadows are not always bad. If you play with them to create drama in your image or video, they can do wonders for you. Use your key light, fill light, and backlight to give all those special effects that you ever wanted.

•     To make your final image look original, make sure the subject's lighting levels match with that of your new background. You have to spend a good amount of time to adjust the levels of your keyed footage or picture to make it match with the background.

•     Although there are endless numbers of photo editing software, you must buy one that is specially designed for Chroma keying. This software is much simpler and faster to operate than the standard software.

•     Chroma keying is not as difficult as it sounds; you just need to use the right techniques.