Technologies in the Library

Setting up the Green Screen

Step 1

When using the green screen it is important to set it up correctly. You will want to make sure the green screen is smooth, flat and brightly lit. Within MakerspaceMHC the green screen is usually brightly lit from the large window however, the other side can be quite shadowy, keep this in mind when setting up your lights.

Watch the video below for information in regards to setting up the green screen. We do not have clamps at the library to borrow, please use green painters tape for this step. You are responsible for providing your own.

Post Production - Removing the Green Screen

Step 3

Now that you have a finished product you will need to remove the green screen from your videos and add in your backgrounds. For this we recommend two programs either Adobe After Effects or Adobe Premiere Pro. Watch the tutorial below to understand how to remove green screen from your videos. In order to follow this step you should have a basic understanding of Video Production and Video Editing, if you do not, check out the applicable guides for those subjects.

Filming Live with a Green Screen

Step 1

Now you may be wondering if it's possible to film live with a green screen, much like what the weather channel does, well it is but there's a few caveats. First there is more set up required, you will need to use a Cam Link (available from the library) or a Web Cam in order to record directly to a computer or laptop. The Cam Link allows you to record using any video camera that has an HDMI output however, the computer does require a 3.0 USB (the library laptops do not have this). You can also use a Web Cam but the quality may not be as good as a video camera. After you have hooked up a camera to a computer you require certain software.

Step 2

If you haven't already downloaded and installed software that will let you remove the green screen then you will need to do this. In the makerspace we use a program called Open Broadcast System (OBS) which is free to use. This program is not available on the library laptop's, you will need to use your own computer. Watch the video below on how to install and set up OBS.