Green Screen

Green screen in the Octavia Lab

Green Screen

Lab members can use our Green Screen to create videos or images of themselves with the backdrop of their choice. The lab also provides a buff screen for taking portraits. Lab members may use/reserve the green screen for a single two hour session each day.


How does it work?

Green screen photography requires that you have a backdrop image, a camera, and green screen keying software.

How much does it cost?

Access to the lab’s software/equipment/tools is free, but limited to lab members only. Lab membership is free.

What do I need to bring?

If you intend to use the green screen, you may bring backdrop images in JPG or PNG format. It is recommended that lab members bring a storage device to save their projects. All lab computer hard drives are wiped between each session to ensure patron privacy. The size of the storage device you bring is up to you. Most lab projects will fit on a standard flash drive. Be advised that some video projects may require a large-capacity external hard drive. If you do bring your own storage device, please make sure that it is formatted properly. If you have any questions regarding which drive formatting will work best for your project, please contact the lab.


Hardware

iPad

Tools (by request)

  • Dracast LED lights
  • Light stands

Software

Green Screen App

Green Screen Titles

  • Green Screen Made Easy: Keying and Compositing Techniques for Indie Filmmakers

    Green Screen Made Easy: Keying and Compositing Techniques for Indie Filmmakers

    Hanke, Jeremy
  • The Green Screen Handbook: Real-World Production Techniques

    The Green Screen Handbook: Real-World Production Techniques

    Foster, Jeff
  • The Green Screen Makerspace Project Book

    The Green Screen Makerspace Project Book

    Burleson, Todd

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