The Green Screen Handbook

Real-World Production Techniques

1st Edition – DVD included              (Click Here to Download Press Kit)

Make movies, videos and images using green screen compositing technology with The Green Screen Handbook: Real-World Production Techniques. This unique guide is a comprehensive how-to of professional production techniques, step-by-step instruction, and tips that can save you time and money. Learn when to use green screens instead of blue, find out how the pros do their productions, and learn how to get amazing results—even on a shoestring budget.

Topics include matting and keying basics; setups using fabric, portable panels, or paint; lighting and digital camera essentials; broadcast TV hardware compositors; professional HD and major motion picture compositing; multiple-colored screen composites (background, foregrounds, and objects); directing storyboards and talent; working with virtual sets; motion tracking; and much more.

• See how to plan, set up, and execute your shots to reduce fixes in post
• Choose the right keying process for your project
• Master basic shooting setups and live broadcast keying
• Understand proper lighting and how to match subjects to the background
• Create a working storyboard and learn how to select and direct talent
• Composite your footage and fix problem shots
• Work creatively with virtual sets, motion tracking, and match moving
• Master techniques that apply to all compositing software and plug-ins

362 Full-Color Pages
The DVD includes sample footage and all project files to accompany the chapters in the book.

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PRESS QUOTES:

“No author today knows as much about professional green screen use than Jeff Foster — and his book is a treasure-trove of techniques for real-world production.”
~ Jay Nelson, Editor/Publisher, Design Tools Monthly

“Jeff’s book has it all: interesting historical notes, edifying technical background, practical pre-production tips, and honest comparisons of various hardware and software tools that can help you in your compositing work. Anyone who is about to tackle a compositing job that involves keying should spend a few hours with Jeff’s book first. It’ll be time well spent.”
~ Todd Kopriva, Adobe

“What a great find! I was looking for resources for our live video productions on motion.tv, and came across this book. It’s loaded with valuable reference information – but more importantly, it’s enjoyable to read! Definitely not your typical ‘handbook’.”
~ Elaine Montoya {motion.tv}

“Jeff Foster has written the ultimate Green Screen Handbook with clear descriptions of green screen technology and practical explanations of its many uses. With loads of pictures and a solid outline of topics covering everything from concept to completion, The Green Screen Handbook is a must-have educational resource for anyone wanting to learn and master this highly demanded video technique.”
~ Rod Harlan, Executive Director of DVPA, Editor for Layers Magazine

“This is THE handbook for anyone working with green screen. Everything you need to know for shooting and lighting for video or still photography with green screen is covered in detail.”
~ Colin Smith, PhotoshopCAFE

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