The the key of shoot with a green screen studio is proper lighting. The goal of this is to make sure that talent do not cast shadows on the green screen stage. Shadows tend to give dark spots on the final scene and are difficult to key during the final editing. So here are some simple tips on how to light a green screen studio.
First is of course set up your green screen studio. You will need to make sure that it is all straightened out if you are using a green screen fabric or cloth. If you will be filming on a hard cyc green screen, you will not have to worry about any wrinkles. Please make sure the surface is clean. You may be wondering what the importance of this is. Any footprints or wrinkled fabric can cause shadows. And a shadow is the last thing we want to see in our green screen studio.
After setting up your green screen stage, you will be ready for setting up the lighting. You maybe be thinking what lights will you use. There is so much lighting equipment out there that provide us a wide selection of options to pick from. Our lighting arrangement is narrowed down by what we are going to shoot and how we want to film it. Maybe you need to record a live action shot or interview setup. You might be filming inside or outdoors. Or you may want to consider natural lighting or you prefer built-in. It is really your own preference on what lighting to utilize as long as you can achieve the desired effect. The environment is to be a factor. When you work in a tight area taking photos, you can use continuous lights. These kinds of bulbs don't blow off and over saturate cameras. Flash lighting can be great for working in a larger workplace when taking photographs. This can be incorporated with the assistance of umbrellas. The process operates by directing the flash lights into the opening of the photography umbrella which will then distribute a softer light on the subject. Whether you are shooting for a film or a video, a soft light is important so as not to let it oversature the model. Harsh lights tend to create unappealing and stark environment. Another option is the use of studio lights. These lights are bright enough and are great in avoiding shadows. Very impressive effects are often brought about by using studio lights being diffused by umbrellas. Please be cautious when handling studio lights. They will get very hot and can cause a fire.
When you have chosen which lights to use, you are ready to position your lighting equipment. Place one light a few feet in front of the green screen set which will serve as lighting for the actor. Position two other diffused lights on both sides of the stage. A diffuser light acts like a lamp shade with soft light and distributes it in every directions. It is recommended that these lights be positioned five feet away from the green screen. By having direct lights on either side can help eliminate shadows and act as backlight to the talent.
When you are complete with setting up the lighting on your green screen set, position your talent in front of the camera. Remember to position your subject properly in which they would not cast shadows on the green screen stage. Now the very next time you will be shooting on a green screen studio, you will know essential techniques to make a better video.
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