The Green Screen Handbook

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