Green Screen Production Master Class

Jeff Foster is a published author of several computer technology, animation, and video production visual effects books, including the best-selling book The Green Screen Handbook. He has been an Adobe Certified Expert and has served as an instructor and featured speaker at conferences such as Photoshop World, Macworld, Adobe MAX, and NAB (National Association of Broadcasters) Post-Production Conferences. Foster has been producing and providing training for traditional and digital images, illustration, photography, video production, motion graphics, and special effects for over 25 years. Some of his clients include: Tribune Broadcasting, Motorola, Stanford University Hospital, Nestlé, FOX Television, Spike TV, Discovery/TLC, Deluxe Digital, Universal Studios, Lions Gate Films, and Disney. He has also received several awards for his “Documercial” video productions and visual effects.

1 Keying and Matte Extraction Overview

2 Green and Blue Screen Materials

3 Proper Lighting and Camera Setup

4 Planning the Shoot



5 Professional and DIY Lighting Setups



6 Software Options

7 Working with Virtual Sets




8 Compositing Footage



9 Fixing Problem Green Screen Shots



10 Designing the Corporate Green Screen Studio



11 Lighting and Measuring Tools on Portable Devices