ABSTRACT

The Green Screen Handbook, Second Edition is a comprehensive how-to manual that walks you through the many integral techniques required in preproduction, production, and postproduction to use green screen effectively. Step-by-step instruction and time-saving tips cover matting and keying basics; lighting and digital camera essentials; setups using fabric, portable background panels, and paint; broadcast TV hardware switchers; professional HD and major motion picture compositing; multi-colored screen composites; directing storyboards and talent; working with virtual sets; motion tracking; and much more.

Additionally, this new edition has been updated to include:

  • Coverage of the latest digital camera technologies, lighting gear, and compositing and editing software
  • Advice on using apps for portable devices that will help you light and shoot better green screen
  • Examples and case studies of real-world green screen and compositing projects in film and television productions
  • An extensive companion website (www.focalpress.com/cw/foster) featuring downloadadble project files and streaming video tutorials

You can’t afford to miss out! The Green Screen Handbook, Second Edition is a one-stop shop for all of your green screen solutions.

part |150 pages

Exploring the Matting Process

chapter Chapter 1|18 pages

Mattes and Compositing Defined

chapter Chapter 2|34 pages

Digital Matting Methods and Tools

chapter Chapter 3|16 pages

Basic Shooting Setups

chapter Chapter 4|18 pages

Basic Compositing Techniques

chapter Chapter 5|18 pages

Simple Setups on a Budget

chapter Chapter 6|10 pages

Green Screens in Live Broadcasts

chapter Chapter 7|34 pages

How the Pros Do It

part II|110 pages

Setting the Scene

chapter Chapter 9|24 pages

Proper Lighting Techniques

chapter Chapter 10|20 pages

Matching Your Subjects to the Background

chapter Chapter 11|26 pages

Digital Cameras and Camcorders

chapter Chapter 12|14 pages

Storyboarding and Directing Your Talent

part III|127 pages

Compositing the Footage

chapter Chapter 14|12 pages

Getting a Great Matte

chapter Chapter 15|16 pages

Color Balancing the Subject and Background

chapter Chapter 16|18 pages

Fixing Problem Green Screen Shots

chapter Chapter 17|20 pages

Working with Virtual Sets

chapter Chapter 19|29 pages

Complex Composites