Questions, would like clarification

[shooter-mac]

Hello all,

My apologies, I know these topics have been discussed in depth, (having read through allot of them, and being a member of other forums I can empathise). I am just trying to get some straight answers or just to allow me some piece of mind.

Shooting 5day green screen shoot and using this camera for first time.

#1. Shooting in green screen, should I keep my lighting ratios to a minimum and dial in contrast and crush blacks latter for the contrast look? (Sin City should give you an indication of the contrast I am aiming for)

#2. Along with that, I read that bounce from the green screen could dilute the darker areas. So I should throw some small amount of light in there? (And contrast in post)

#3. Is this camera fussy about evenness of the screen?

#4. Still am not sure that lighting for subjects falling on the ground at there feet will disrupt the keying.

#5. Any tips, settings from players that would like to share? Anything would be appreciated.

Thanks all,

G. McMahon

 

[Shooter]

I suggest that you read up on lighting techniques and methods for Chroma Key shooting and definitely do a test shoot before embarking on a five day shoot.

1.Y ou can light your subject close to how you want it to finish up(allow a bit for post prod) but you must have perfect lighting on the chroma screen. (Exposure and level)

2. You do not want ANY bounce of the Chroma screen on the subject.

3. The camera has nothing to do with being fussy about eveness. The Keying software maybe so assume it is and supply even keys.

4. Not sure what you mean here but lighting for full length keys is a little trickier because the chroma screen is so close to the subject and you need to be aware of the bounce and the shadows.

5. Shoot tests and bone up....