How to Make a Green Screen

Last Updated: June 3, 2021

Are you interested in special effects in movies and TV? A green screen is one of the key components for making your actors appear to be somewhere they're not. It's easier to get set up than you might think. Soon, you'll be adventuring on far off planets or deep underwater (at least on the screen!).

Steps

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See "Tips" below for help with the paint formula.
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Enjoy!
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How do I make it work?

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Use a video editing software (such as openshot) to add a chroma key filter, which allows you to replace the green screen with a video etc.

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Could a dark blue work as a green screen?

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Sadly no, it can't. Chroma keys don't work. Try buying green fabric from the closest craft store.

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What is a good app for a green screen using Android?

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Kinemaster or Powerdirector. These are free and can be easily downloaded from Google Play.

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Tips

If you want to make your own backdrop using simple Home Depot paint one formula is as follows: Home Depot Behr Premium Plus No.1300, Deep Base (Pintura Interior/Mate),Interior Flat/ Acrylic Latex, Color Name Capistrano (1b55-6),Deep Base(1300)

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When wearing a green outfit, make sure to use blue fabric instead of green.

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*Formula*
Colorant	OZ	48
AX Perm Yellow	4	20
D Thalo Greenv	4	8
KX White	3	0
L Raw Umber	0	12

If you want to make your own backdrop using simple Home Depot paint one formula is as follows: Home Depot Behr Premium Plus No.1300, Deep Base (Pintura Interior/Mate),Interior Flat/ Acrylic Latex, Color Name Capistrano (1b55-6),Deep Base(1300)

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Warnings

be careful when stretching the bungee cords or rubber bands

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be careful when using drill and wear safety glasses

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Things You'll Need

a drill
4 or more bungee cords or strong rubber bands
green non-reflective fabric
PVC pipe
scissors (optional)
digital camera

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