green screen technique

[HowardB]

Looking for tips on editing green screen effect. What is the best software to use? Good place to purchase green screen? Any other tips appreciated.
Thanks

[ChrisStone]

First I'd suggest doing some reading on shooting with green screen. There's a wealth of free information on the web detailing how to do it. Proper lighting is the key. Your green screen must be lit seperatly from your talent, and lit evenly.

Blue box world does an ok job of keying, but once again, the lighting needs to be very good. CB Paint does a much better job of keying, if you have it.

[jeffphilips]

A good starting point for you would be to order online from B&H in New York for green screen backdrops.

I too, think BB does an ok job. I have looked into Serious Magic, which is software for green screen effects. It does very well even in poor lighting.

[HowardB]

Thanks Chris and Jeff. Jeff, does Serious Magic work with Renommee?

[JohnYoung]

Howard,

No, It is not an add on for our machines if that is what you are asking.
I have Serious Magic and it really does a great job. If I need a quick promo for a band or whatever, I will use Serious Magic. I create, output to tape and then input into my Renommee Plus to further edit or add to it. As said before, it really does a great job in poor lighting. Also has a built in telepromtor.

John Young