… for Visual Effects

Tip #340: Quick Green Screen Lighting Tip

Larry Jordan – LarryJordan.com

The sun makes a great set light.

Looking for a fast way to evenly light a green-screen background?

Move outside.

Let the sun light both your talent and background. However, to avoid screaming at your screen during editing, make SURE your green – or blue – background is as smooth as possible. Wrinkles are almost impossible to key well.