Green screen paint color

[Digitally Pleasing]

Contrary to comon belife, it's a misconception (that I've made too) that "bright" green works well. The idea is to get a very colorfull green. - Meaning a deep green. Normally, becuse of spill form high luma, it's better to err on the darker side when chosing green.

Yes, that is a lesson I learned last week. I thought flourescent green work work the best, but when i lit it, it became too bright, thus the spill.

Now I have to decide if i want to paint, or go to a differant fabric store and pick a "deeper" green.

~ Jim

 

[Shaw]

I suppose that partially depends on what plugins/software you are using for keying. Each has unique weak and strong points (ie keylight vs primatte).

 

[cybergenic]

I actually took a different piece of advice from Hudson and went to the fabric store and got a bunch of green fabric. It works great.

The other alternative that I have used is using a bunch of green nylon fabric (my father sells it so I get it for nothing) and that works really well also.

The paint is pricey if you get the legit stuff and it takes multiple coats.

Good luck.

Jeremy

G'day from Australia, yepp Im on the green screen mission.
Now if I go down the green fabric path....I guess I should purchase a fabric that is less likely to crinkle?
Something like lycra?
Should the fabric be reflective or semi-transparent?
Is cotton the best option?
Thanks in advance,

Chris Dillon