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.
The Green Screen Handbook, Second Edition is a unique, all-inclusive guide to effectively using green screens during film and video production. Comprehensive, full-color technique tutorials and step-by-step instruction cover matting and keying basics; setups using fabric, portable background panels, or paint; lighting and digital camera essentials; broadcast TV hardware switchers; professional HD and major motion picture compositing; multiple-colored screen composites; directing storyboards and talent; working with virtual sets; motion tracking; and much more. The companion website includes sample footage and project files showcasing the techniques featured in the book.
"This book has been my go-to source for many years before planning a green screen shoot. Jeff's tips and tricks on lighting, background paint, material choices, codec choices, color space, and much more have helped me countless times. It's a resource that I give to my own field staff as well as recommend to our Creative Cloud Pro Video customers for the best possible keying results in our Adobe Premiere Pro CC and Adobe After Effects CC applications."
- David K. Helmly, Adobe Systems, Inc, Sr. Manager Strategic Development Pro Video/Audio Americas
"This book isn't a safety net. It teaches you how to work without one. This is very, very good, because-in the fast-paced world of production-nets aren't often provided. Unless you're very good at bouncing, I strongly suggest you read this book."
- Art Adams, Director of Photography, ProVideoCoalition.com, DVInfo.net
"This book is a must for any student wanting to work in VFX, as well as for camera operators and cinematographers who will most certainly work with 'greenscreen' at some point in their career."
- Wendy Laybourn, Network Nine News
