Chroma key blue vs. green
 

I'm going to be shooting some video for a flash animation, a talking head in front of several different backgrounds, using a GL2 and editing on Premire Pro. I havn't used the Premiere chroma key yet, does anyone have advice about what works and what doesn't?
Thanks...

Hi there

Premiere Pro 2.0 is better in Green screen than the Pro (7.0) version...
But if you really want the best keyer.. use the Keylight plug-in for Adobe After Effects 7.0. It is brilliant!!.

I've found the keys better in HDV (keyed then down rez'ed) than straight SD, but depends what you shoot...

I've used a green backdrop lit by two Tota's... I then use my usual three point lights on the subject and it keys very well...

Important points are:
Evenly lit backdrop...
Avoid shadows
Backlight subject

I've not used Blue as its not widely considered the best colour for video...too much blue in every day objects, clothes etc I suppose... but a nice green background is fine...

Check around Google for the numerous video tutorials...
this is my latest effort: http://www.anglinglines.com:80/docs/...st6/index.html

Shot in HDV on a Sony Z1, Keyed in After Effects.. then down converted in Virtualdub before wmv compression in PPro 2.0.

Cheers
Gareth

Hi,

I agree completely with Gareth, I tried to key in Premiere and its not very good, After effects IS brilliant!

I wanted to add..If you go to "youtube" and type in "greenscreen" there are heaps of tutorials explaining exactly what to do on the cheap..I have purchased 5 dual work lights on stands @ 1000 watts halogen $20 each. The light is yellowy orange, but use a white sheet of paper and do a white ballance with camera and it comes out spot on.

I can post some clips of results if you like.

Ivan.

PS: my camera is a Canon XH-A1.