{"id":70387,"date":"2021-02-18T08:25:14","date_gmt":"2021-02-18T08:25:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.solopress.com\/blog\/?p=70387"},"modified":"2021-12-13T17:05:10","modified_gmt":"2021-12-13T17:05:10","slug":"green-screen-buyers-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.solopress.com\/blog\/business-marketing\/green-screen-buyers-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"The Green Screen buyer&#8217;s guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0are all kinds<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">of\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">practical<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and creative uses for Green Screens<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Outside of the movies,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">virtually anyone\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">with a digital camera and the right software\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">can use\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a Green Screen<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to place themselves<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">against a virtual custom background.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Y<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ou can use the technique to transport<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0yourself to a dream location<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">but you can also use it to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">display<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0relevant<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0imagery or info<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Alternatively, you may\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">wish to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">conceal<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0sensitive, uninspiring<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u2014<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">or just downright messy\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2014\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">real-life\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">location<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solopress.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/hide-messy-BG.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-70408\" src=\"https:\/\/www.solopress.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/hide-messy-BG.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">W<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">e covered\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">some of the basic<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0facts\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">in our<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0blog<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2018<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solopress.com\/blog\/print-inspiration\/5-things-about-green-screens\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">5 things you should know about\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">G<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">reen Screens<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2019<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">but we also wanted to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">put together a buyer\u2019s guide\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to help you make sure you\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">get<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0the right size screen.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you\u2019re\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">taking your first steps in the world of Green Screens, or updating your existing set-up, there are a few important <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">things to consider<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0when deciding which size to buy<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Big enough to fill the screen? Or<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">cover your\u00a0<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">movement<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The first thing to consider when determining what size screen to buy is what does it need to cover? If you\u2019re using your\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Green S<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">creen for conferencing, webcasting or vlogging, you may not eve<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">n need\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">it<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to fill the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">entire\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">screen.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Virtual backgrounds in apps like Microsoft Teams and Zoom are both\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">fun and useful. Unfortunately, they\u2019re also pretty glitchy when it comes to cropping you<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">out of<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0your<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0real-life<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0background and p<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">asting\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">you on<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0a\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">virtual<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0one.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Anyone who<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2019s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0used one of these\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">backgrounds\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">will know what it\u2019s like to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">have their ears, hair or fingers flicker in and out of existence!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The solution is to use a Green Screen that helps the software recognise your outline\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">far more accurately. The great thing about this<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">is that you don\u2019t have to have a huge<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Green Screens\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">that blocks out your entire background.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As long as<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0your screen provides a background for any\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">foreground movement,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">your app will block out the rest.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">All about the angles<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Camera lens<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">amount of<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0scene<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ry<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0that your<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">camera\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">is able to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">squeeze into shot is<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0called its\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2018angle of view\u2019\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and it\u2019s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0an essential factor in determining the size of green screen you require<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">t\u2019s a good idea\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to familiarise yourself with the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">angle<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0of view your camera captures.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solopress.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/camera-angle.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-70402\" src=\"https:\/\/www.solopress.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/camera-angle.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If your camera has a fixed lens, you can do a test shoot to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">establish\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">its field of view<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and how much of your background\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">will be included<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0in shot<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">An experienced videographer with sophisticated equipment will be able to adjust the angle of coverage, but if you\u2019re using a desktop, laptop or webcam, your options may be more limited.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Most webcams, including those integrated into laptop computers and desktop monitors, have <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">pretty\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">wide-angle<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0lenses.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There\u2019s no set standard so angle of coverage can vary significantly from camera to camera. Some devices will show a broad panorama behind you, while others will cover a narrower field of view.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">f your camera has a digital sensor, it may crop\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">your angle of view<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0automatically depending on how it perceives\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">objects in shot<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. If that\u2019s the case,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0keep a check on\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">your monitor to make sure your\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">G<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">reen\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">S<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">creen\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">either encapsulates your movements or\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">fills the shot\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">at all times<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Camera position<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In conjunction<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0with<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0the angle<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0of view<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0distance\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">between<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0camera\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and screen also\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">helps determine the size of screen you<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2019ll<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0require.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0The further the screen is from the camera, the larger it will have to<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0cover your movements or\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to fill the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">shot<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">you\u2019re<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0using a laptop, bear in mind the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">built-in<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0camera\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">will\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">generally be<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0lower<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">requiring an<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">upward angle. A\u00a0b<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">uilt<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">in desktop cameras\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">is more likely to view a seated person head-on<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, while an external webcam or a tripod-mounted<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0camera will allow you full flexibility.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_70411\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-70411\" style=\"width: 1875px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solopress.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Blog-buyer-guide-01.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-70411\" src=\"https:\/\/www.solopress.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Blog-buyer-guide-01.jpg\" alt=\"Which size Green Screen do I need.\" width=\"1875\" height=\"1205\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-70411\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Consider the distance between camera and screen as well as the amount of coverage you require when deciding which size Green Screen you need.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Action<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">!<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Are you going to be deskbound or on the move?<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Whether you\u2019re going to be<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">active or static during your videos will have a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">n impact on\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the size of screen you need. If you<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2019re sitting or standing still\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">while\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">speaking to camera, you<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0may only need a relatively narrow screen.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2019<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">re\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">moving and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">gesturing<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0a lot<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, or demonstrating a riff on a guitar, for example, you\u2019re going to need a bit more elbow room, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">which will<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0require\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a wider screen.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">you<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2019re<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0branching out into<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0something like<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0fit<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ess<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, yoga<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">or<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0dance and you want a green screen background,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">you\u2019re<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0going to need a seriously substantial solution<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">!<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In that instance, you may need to look beyond a simple<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">roller banner style screen<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, or\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">simply\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">work with your\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">real-life<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0background<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Permanent or portable?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s worth considering how portable or temporary<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0you need your set up to be.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0If you\u2019re shooting in your\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">own\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">home<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">you might not<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> want a large Green Scree<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">n there all the time<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0In that case<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0you\u2019ll want somet<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">hing you can put up and take down at will.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0you want to be able to break down and transport your set up<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0at will, then a light<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">w<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">eight<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">unit<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0will work better for you.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In either case, a\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">roller banner\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">style screen<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0is a great solu<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">tion that<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0can be deployed in seconds or\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">neatly packed away into\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">base.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">All Chroma Key Green Screens and Roller Banners from<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Solopress come with a free padded carry case to help to <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">transport them in safety and comfort.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Edited or\u00a0<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Live?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Will\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">you be shooting footage to edit together later<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">? Or\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">will<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> you be broadcasting live videos, or using your Green Screen during video conferencing<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">?<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This could influence your choice of\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Green Screen too<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2026<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Edited<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">f your footage will be going through some form of post-production process<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0you\u2019ll need to use a software package that\u2019s able to recognise the green areas in shot, render them as a transparency and show your custom background in place of the green colour.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">After you\u2019ve shot your raw footage, you\u2019ll have the opportunity to crop your shots, tweak problem areas, and fill any gaps left at the edges of shots.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In this case you may get away with a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0smaller<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0screen\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">but it\u2019s worth noting<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0that any\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">movements<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> that stray outside the Green Screen area will be a pain to edit, so make sure all the action happens within that area.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Live<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">On the other hand<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">i<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">f you\u2019re broadcasting live, your software will need to do\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">all of\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">this on the fly, and you won\u2019t have the opportunity to edit out any inconsistencies in post.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solopress.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/withwithoutGS-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-70429\" src=\"https:\/\/www.solopress.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/withwithoutGS-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"515\" height=\"750\" \/><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">live\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">video content,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">you\u2019ll need to be set up so that there are no missing or compromised areas in your background. Make sure your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.solopress.com\/roller-banners\/chroma-key-green-screens\/\">Green Screen<\/a> fills the shot and <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">always remains well-lit,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> unless you\u2019re using software that automatically inserts a background. In that case, the screen will just need to <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">cover any movement you\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">make<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0in the foreground.<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">L<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">i<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ghting<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">W<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">hich brings us to lighting.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ideally, you want an even light on your Green Screen to get the best results. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Front<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">lighting\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">does a good job of\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">illuminat<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ing<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0your\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">face, but\u00a0can ca<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">st a shadow onto the Green Screen <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">behind you,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">affecting its performance.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">By having a light between you and the screen you can avoid casting a shadow on the screen<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. But that\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">has<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0consequences for the size of screen you\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">need<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Why?\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s because the added space needed to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">place lighting between you and the Green Screen adds distance between the screen and the camera.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The further the screen is from the camera, the larger\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the screen<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0needs to be to cover\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the camera\u2019s field of view.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Check it out before you check out!<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As we said at the outset,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">it\u2019s important to get to know\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the device you\u2019re using<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0so that you\u2019re familiar with the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">field of view\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">it<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0captures<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s a good idea to do a\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">test\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">run to see which size you need<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Try filming yourself standing in the spot where you<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0want to put up your screen. Hold a tape measure<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, extending it<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0horizontally<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to represent the width of the Green Screen you\u2019re looking to buy. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solopress.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/finger-frame.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-71808 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.solopress.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/finger-frame.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You could even<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">say\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">out loud:<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u2018this is one meter<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, this is one metre twenty, this is one meter fifty&#8217; <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and so on. Two meters or more and you might need\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">help\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">from a friend<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">!<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0When you watch the video back,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">you\u2019ll be able to see\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">what width screen you\u2019ll need to fill the shot.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Remember: wide enough to cover hand movement etc. for use with conferen<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">cing and webcasting apps, but wide enough to fill the screen if you need to block out the entire background.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Going widescreen<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Solopress\u00a0offers\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">specialist\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solopress.com\/roller-banners\/chroma-key-green-screens\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Chroma Key Green Screens<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">at\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">widths of\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1.0, 1.2 and 1.5 meters<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. However,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0we also offer<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0standard<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0R<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">oller\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">B<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">anners\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">up to<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a02 meters tall by<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a03<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0meters wide.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you wanted to use one of\u00a0our\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solopress.com\/roller-banners\/wide\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Wide Roller Banners<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">as a Green Screen, simply\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">order the banner at the required width and supply artwork\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">that\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">consists of<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Chroma Key Green<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0as a solid colour. 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