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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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How do I put a background on the green screen?

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Download After Effects, then in the Animation and Presets in the Keying folder, drag the keylight option to the video. Drag the ink fill icon to the green part of the screen and add footage behind it.

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What kind of camera do I need for a green screen?

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Any type of camera is fine, the green screen process is all done with the editing app.

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What is a good app for the Mac iOS?

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The new update for iMovie comes with a green screen option, which easily helps to create the effect. Also, the older version of iMovie comes with it (the golden application, not the newer purple one) but that's harder to use.

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Can a blue screen work?

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A blue screen will work. Just make sure that there is nothing blue in the scene other than the blue screen.

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Would a plaid green cloth work for the screen? Where can I get the green cloth for a green screen?

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Yes, A plaid green cloth will work. Just make sure it's big enough for you. And you can get a plaid green cloth from a crafts store or any store selling fabrics.

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Can I use a green manila card when making a green screen?

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Yes, you should be able to as long as the screen is big enough. As such, you might need quite a few pieces.

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Instead of using green fabric, can I use green paper or green poster board?

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Yes, Green paper will work as long as it is not dark green. Posterboard is too reflective and thus it may not work.

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Can I use the green screen for live streaming?

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Yes, as long as it fully covers your background, since there is no chance to edit it as you would for a video recording.

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How can you move your hand out if you are doing Barbie dolls?

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Make stop-motion. Download stop-motion software, take individual photos of every frame with the dolls in position, and edit them together in the software.

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What if the required clothing/costume makeup is green? Won't it make this invisible?

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In this case, use a blue screen (it has to be a moderately light blue, it can't be dark).

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What does a green screen do?

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A green screen allows you to edit in a custom background when creating a movie or video.

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