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lighting for green screen
Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2016 7:40 am
by videojim
What is the right way to light a small object in front of a green screen? Light the background separately, so the object doesn't put a shadow on it? trying to figure this out. Thanks!
Re: lighting for green screen
Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2016 10:20 am
by BobC
Yes, you are on the right track. Eliminate as much shadow as you possibly can.
Re: lighting for green screen
Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2016 1:48 pm
by CKNewman
I would add that it would be a good idea to use the same type of lighting with the same color temperature. That will insure the camera having a more accurate white balance - thus more accurate color rendition of the object you will have in front of the green screen.
Re: lighting for green screen
Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2016 10:35 am
by MichaelD
If you move the object forward and have the lights (at least two) higher than the camera lens then, depending what the object is, the shadow should fall behind the object.
Only other tip is to have plenty of light available and if you can add some to the background then all the better.
Re: lighting for green screen
Posted: Sat May 14, 2016 6:17 am
by LenVine
Also, make sure the object doesn't have any green it it.