www.learningdslrvideo.com Almost from the start I have been following Fstoppers.com, yes I know it’s mostly a photography site and not about DSLR video, but actually it relates to video more than you think. If you ever watched some of their featured videos like the one with the Iphone or even the Lee Morris wedding photography video you will notice that not only do these guys take awesome pictures, but they also create some awesome BTS videos as well. Patrick Hall from Fstoppers contacted me and asked if I would create step-by-step green screen tutorial for Premiere CS5, and I told him I would be honored. Just a quick disclaimer for those not familiar with me and my site, I’m an amateur and I show all the mistakes I make as I learn how to shoot video on a DSLR. That being said, I have been doing green screen work for about 4 years now, but I am totally self taught – so I am not a pro at this. I use cheap halogen work lights for my setup. First up is my 250watt hair light which provides some depth by providing a nice rim light on my shoulder and hair, I made the barn doors out of sheet metal. Next up is my 1000 watt key light that’s high up and pointing through a window frame made from nylon stop fabric. My fill light is set to 500 watts which also is using the same screen frame. After that I have two work lights for lighting the green screen, and as you can see they do a bad job, one of these days I’m going to replace them with something better but Premiere Pro does such …
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Fantastic video! I’ve been running into problems using the other keys, but the ultra key is the answer. Thanks so much for the tut… Will check out your other clips and site… Thanks again.
Hey man great tutorial, the simplest and easiest to understand tut for eying by far… great work man
very good job
Off topoic question how did you create your background
I love when they say they are not professionals when they have been doing it for years to prevent from them from looking stupid when they mess up. 2 plus years doing something on a regular basis…you are a professional…especially if you get paid for it.
@shaunteko WOW… THANK-YOU for suggesting everyone and Dave to use the AGGRESIVE setting… works like a charm!!! Also, thanks Dave! This was a very convenient video for me. I appreciate it a lot!!! GREAT VIDEO <3 !!!!
@aronahCLT Under the “Transform” video effects, there is “Crop.”
if you have a mac than you can do it with imovie
Great tutorial, thanks from Ireland!
thanks….
as always, great video. you should be a reporter!!!
What camera are you using?
How did you add the crop?
wow.. awsome.. I thought it will be very difficult.. I was wrong.. Thank you very much for showing me how simple it is. THANKS!
I don’t get it
Hi Dave, I would recommend using a four or eight point garbage matte rather than cropping as it gives you more flexibility as to where you actor is. I would also add that if you simply select the aggressive setting within the Ultra Key effect you will get a nice and quick key. Great video, keep up the good work!
can u tell me the best settings for maintaing dslr footage quality. Ive tried rendering as a avi uncompressed but it changes to sd oppose to hd
you should blur the backround image slightly so it looks as if youre really there if u know what i mean
Wow, I found the perfect video.. I’ve been using Vegas for Green screen things… and I’ve just bought Premiere Pro cs5.5 and found this video.
What is the mercury playback engine? I just got Premiere and I need some help! haha
What does it mean when the line is red and not yellow?
Thanks for this tutorial. I’m doing green screen work today, but i only have 3 lights. I’m gonna need to make it work somehow!
Hi … I need a question answered! By the way,, awesome video! When i bring in pictures to the timeline… and try to view them in the playback window ,,, they are way too big. I click on fit and it adjusts the video playback area ,,not the video itself (pic) i have to manually drag the pictures to make them smaller. Can you help??
@findamir PC, you can see all my stuff on my gear page.
Quick question Dave: What platform are you working with? I am assuming Mac. Also what video card are you using for your computer? Thanks!