lighting for green screen

[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!

[BobC]

Yes, you are on the right track. Eliminate as much shadow as you possibly can.

[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.

[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.

[LenVine]

Also, make sure the object doesn't have any green it it.