Chroma-Key Archives — Westcott University https://westcottu.com/topic/chroma-key-backdrops Lighting Education for Photographers and Filmmakers Wed, 11 Sep 2019 19:15:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://westcottu.com/wp-content/uploads/icon-university.png Chroma-Key Archives — Westcott University https://westcottu.com/topic/chroma-key-backdrops 32 32 Mastering the Art of Green Screen https://westcottu.com/mastering-the-art-of-green-screen Wed, 15 Feb 2017 22:06:36 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=149752 Implementing the art of green screen (or blue screen) into your video productions can be extremely useful. Background composites aren’t just for sci-fi scenes or exotic locations – they are useful in common interviews and company profiles. In this video, theC47 founder Jem Schofield discusses the basics of green screen production. This detailed tutorial covers […]

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]]> 149752 How to Light for a Composite Image https://westcottu.com/how-to-light-for-a-composite-image https://westcottu.com/how-to-light-for-a-composite-image#comments Fri, 12 Feb 2016 22:10:55 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=148182 Creating a professional-quality composite image usually requires a lengthy editing session. For photographers who are not very efficient or experienced in Photoshop and Lightroom, this can become a long and tedious process. Thankfully, Adobe editing expert Dave Cross is here to share some simple tips to streamline the process. The most important thing to remember […]

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]]> https://westcottu.com/how-to-light-for-a-composite-image/feed 1 148182 CLOSED: Enter to Win a Green Screen Video Kit https://westcottu.com/contests/enter-to-win-a-green-screen-video-kit https://westcottu.com/contests/enter-to-win-a-green-screen-video-kit#respond Mon, 03 Nov 2014 06:00:03 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=141767 Get creative with green screen! The perfect introduction to chroma key for video, Westcott’s Green Screen Video Kit includes FXHome’s HitFilm software, a 5’ x 7’ wrinkle-resistant chroma key backdrop, and two wall hooks for quick mounting.

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]]> https://westcottu.com/contests/enter-to-win-a-green-screen-video-kit/feed 0 141767 Creating Sports Composite Portrait with Photo Key https://westcottu.com/sports-composite-photo-key-6 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 16:29:05 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=139349 Westcott Top Pro Matt Hernandez, who specializes in sports photography, uses Photo Key 6 to remove a green background for a sports composite.  Watch how Matt sets up his lighting for this green screen image, and quickly brings it in to a football field background. With Photo Key 6 Pro, Matt was able to make […]

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]]> 139349 Photo Booth Wedding Portraits using Green Screen https://westcottu.com/wedding-photo-booth Fri, 11 Oct 2013 22:40:43 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=133275 Watch how Westcott Top Pro Elite Photographer Dave Cross creates fun photo booth portraits at a wedding using Westcott Green Screen and PhotoKey Pro Software. Dave Cross uses the Westcott Ice Light to light the background and the subjects during the shoot. Dave begins this video on photo booth wedding portraits with general tips on […]

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]]> 133275 Green Screen for Senior Portraits https://westcottu.com/dave-cross-uses-green-screen-for-senior-portraits Tue, 11 Jun 2013 20:04:50 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=133300 Westcott Top Pro Elite photographer Dave Cross explains how to make high school seniors more interesting with the Power of Green Screen. He used the Westcott Illusions background, along with images from Fotolia, and PhotoKey software to create stunning Senior Pictures. He then goes the extra distance in Photoshop to make the image really pop! […]

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]]> 133300 Creative Childrens Portraits with Green Screen https://westcottu.com/creative-childrens-portraits Thu, 06 Jun 2013 23:28:30 +0000 https://westcottu.com/?p=133233 Top Pro Dave Cross shows the ease of doing childrens portraits using Photo Key 5 software. With the use of features like the Hot Folder, Photo Key 5 makes Green Screen quick and efficient. Dave will begin this video on childrens portraits with tips on shooting photos with your green screen in natural light.  He is […]

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]]> 133233 Speedlite Photos for Graduation Photos https://westcottu.com/speedlite-and-pocketbox Fri, 08 Mar 2013 10:00:53 +0000 http://fjwestcott.com/?p=125281 Top Pro Erin Manning from Los Angeles, California uses a and the to create fun Graduation Party photos using a single speedlite. These images proved to be a hit at the party and it shows that a small amount of setup can improve your final images. The Pocket Box Kit comes with three different sizes, […]

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]]> 125281 Lighting Rumours: X-Drop Backdrop Review https://westcottu.com/x-drop-backdrop-review-on-lighting-rumours Fri, 31 Aug 2012 18:30:29 +0000 http://fjwestcott.com/?p=123208 The X-Drop Backdrop System was recently featured on Lighting Rumours. Bruce Foster, photographer out of the UK, reviewed the X-Drop with the Green Screen backdrop. If I had to sum up the X-Drop, I would call it the iPhone 5 of the background world. – Bruce Foster What we love about this review is the […]

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]]> 123208 Review: X-Drop Backdrop System by Terry White https://westcottu.com/review-x-drop-backdrop-system-by-terry-white https://westcottu.com/review-x-drop-backdrop-system-by-terry-white#comments Tue, 21 Aug 2012 03:33:54 +0000 http://fjwestcott.com/?p=122921 If you’re traveling to do an on location portrait shoot you can either utilize the surrounding area as your backdrop or bring your own. Using a nice location is great, but what if you don’t have one? I’ve done family portraits in hotel hallways and hospitality suites during family reunions and let’s just say that […]

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