Green Screen in iMovie tutorial (Updated)

[@Stonkzy]

This will help me with memes

[@badvibes679]

DomiTheGamer same

[@hoiuffccmmbvgff]

Cool

[@mishshinima9439]

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[@giodec007]

Same here

[@qquanzaa]

that is the reason i am here as well

[@marklevin3556]

Just found our video and it's just what I needed. Thanks so much for the easy-to-understand instructions. Can't wait to try it.

[@dd.anthony]

this is best tutorial ever who would want to dislike this?

[@patblogz2908]

@JaDe Capybara HAHA

[@coddy7549]

This is the best channel for KZbin editing and this will give a lots of help to meeee.💥❤and for beginners........

[@SashaDeKasha]

I know I already said it, but your videos are so easy to understand. Thank you!

[@tanyagioia829]

great video- easy to follow with great tips!

[@razonnepal6380]

I really learned by watching your tutorial. It’s really cool thank you

[@AlfredMontaner]

How can you put your green screen image on a lower corner I don't want it to be in the middle

[@TechTeacherNate]

Unfortunately, I movie is pretty limited and it is not possible. Do you only way I would know if we did to actually film yourself in the lower corner of a large green screen. Another option would be to use OBS. I will be making a video on this soon.

[@AlfredMontaner]

TechTeacherNate Thanks!

[@mototini9793]

how to make another clip smaller for the allusion to make it seem farther

[@figdrop902]

Such a clear and concise tutorial! Thank you very much for this !

[@rajkiran5455]

Fantastic Video. Really helpful and well explained. Cheers

[@myagood3942]

What if the video footage wont cooperate and go underneath so that the image for the footage can over lay? I've been trying to fix this issue for the past two days... noone on youtube has a vid about it :(

[@TechTeacherNate]

Just start a new project. Put your image or video you want as background in first, and THEN put your green screen footage over it. It sounds like you might be trying to do the reverse?

[@ravfilms1672]

And or just move both to the same time line and then move the other one up

[@SheepdogSmokey]

@@TechTeacherNate This was exactly what I was dealing with just now, and after watching just a bit of your video, I closed iMovie and started over, and it worked. My only suggestion of something to mention about putting video behind the subject, would be to detach the audio first, otherwise you'll get all audio overlapping.

[@amein73]

i m using imovie so this tutorial is really beneficial to me.. thanks for uploading it

[@terryhunter1749]

Thanks for the help! I have a quick question for you, if you would be so kind. I like the way iMovie handles green screen (I also have Camtasia and Premiere Pro, but it's a lot more hassle with PP, and Camtasia doesn't do a good job of removing the green fringe). Here is my problem: I either need to be able to independently resize the green screen footage and the background footage or I need to export the "transparent" green screen footage (into Camtasia, where I can easily size it and the background and where I want to create my video anyway). My preference is to export the "transparent" footage (as I am able to do in PP). However, although it is transparent in iMovie (showing black where there is no background and the background where it exists), it exports as BLACK, not as "transparent". Can you help me export as transparent or independently resize the background and green screen footage in iMovie? Thanks!

[@brycespencer6732]

Awesome! I've been wondering how to do this on iMovie for months now, and thanks for showing me!

[@Fabien2]

This was REALLY HELPFUL! Thanks so much!

[@jaimemoreira3361]

Awesome help. You explained it perfectly and now I am ready to fly. Have an awesome week.

[@TechTeacherNate]

You too!

[@fastfreddy69]

thanks for the video, are you able to more yourself around, like to the left or the right of the screen so you are not sitting directly in the middle.

[@NeighborsPerfect]

Such a big help I thought I would never know how to do it I was making it way harder than it was. I got a Mac Book pro for video editing but I didn’t know how to do it now I do thanks to you.

[@JRhill]

This was terrific. Thank you and Happy New Year!

[@KRfilms357]

Do you have a video on how to do a split screen or picture in picture with half the screen losing its green backing?

[@Chinmaygaur]

How to shift green screend video or how to resize it There is no option

[@TechTeacherNate]

Sadly no.

[@zainaraqs]

You rock...I love that you are direct and to the point

[@victoriasylvestre2374]

Thanks! Watching and appreciating this during the Covid crisis of 2020. Looking for interesting ways to connect with my students.

[@TechTeacherNate]

I’m in the same boat! :) Not a thing we would prefer to be dealing with, but necessity is the mother of invention, and I’m definitely seeing a lot of creativity and innovation from teachers.

[@PaulaWoodward]

Amazing! Thank you, so simple. I've been searching endlessly for something so easy. Is there a way to reposition Me on the screen? So I'm not in the middle but more off to the side?

[@MarkLidsterfitnessgeezer]

Great tutorial really helped me

[@VivieneBrown]

Thank you very much. After searching I finally found what I was looking for. Huge help.

[@JTWisdom]

Thank you for the video! This is very helpful!

[@Spookypichacat]

Is there any way to resize while still cutting out the background?

[@jarydneethling4696]

I want to know this too!!

[@valentinovii]

i want to know this too... instead of being in the centre of the screen, can we make it smaller and re-position it to the side?

[@lalao5558]

this was SO helpful!

[@sirajvirji]

Which version of iMovie do you use?

[@klwpublishing7868]

Is there any way of reducing the size of the person in the green screen footage so it scales better with the background?

[@alisontamswimming4677]

Great! Even better than the first :) Need to find a green screen now!

[@JeffyG]

I’ve made extensive use of a simple Keynote slide deck with a green background, then exported as a movie file and brought into iMovie. It’s amazing for graphics, title effects, and just pushing the use of iMovie. Problem is - I’ve gotten so used to the Keynote/iMovie combo, I’m reluctant to graduate to DaVinci Resolve! I need Resolve for dozens of reasons including better audio, 3 or 4 layers and just a more professional result. Here we are in 2022 and I’m still using iMovie 🙁

[@Darrengb]

Wow, this is a fantastic video really appreciate your knowledge base I have subscribed and thumbs up, the best part is I can use my mac in IMovie. Its people like you that make youtube perfect for learning in minutes. Sincerely thank you for going to the trouble to make this clear to understand intructional video

[@prettysoccergirl84]

What version of imovie do you have?

[@TheIronDuke9]

matching the lighting on your GS footage to the background shot does wonders

[@TechTeacherNate]

Indeed!

[@GoalImageryInstitute]

Thank you so much! Q: is there an easy way to delete one frame without affecting the audio? I saw some clips from others about it but it's very confusing. I see ways to crop the frame but not how to delete it and/or replace with the image on the previous or future frame. Could you pretty please create a quick tutorial about that? Thanks in advance!

[@depressedgoth8426]

thanks this helped so much! nice tutorial it was clear and easy to understand and great quality!

[@Resendiss]

Is there a way to add multiple at the same time they just overlay each other for me

[@SOMEONE-nx7cz]

can u drag photos into the green screen area

[@TechTeacherNate]

Not quite sure what you are asking, but it only works as shown in the video.

[@adrianciorita-realestate]

How did you do the lightning in the room for green screen?

[@topanstw]

can u show me sir, how to move that green screen video on the corner of monitor? cause this app can't use 2 method green screen and picture in picture. cause I want to play some game but I need move my green screen on the corner of monitor.

[@SAMSONWALLS]

Awesome!! Thank you heaps. I want to use this with my kids as we study geography!

[@realdata8624]

in order for your video to or body to be in the photo, do you need to record with a green color behind you, as it did not work for me in a normal video I recorded, I know the question sounds kind of dumb, but I it just didn't work for my video. thanks for the great tutorial

[@TechTeacherNate]

Yes. You must have a green screen behind you.

[@thegreatsurprisal]

Can you please add how to transition the green screen layer so it doesn't boom out? I can only get the image layer to accept a transition cue.

[@sharonlenihan969]

Thank you, this was so helpful!

[@JuanGutierrez-wk1no]

Hello, Nate... In your example, how would you change YOUR size? I mean, is there a way you can relocate the footage where you are talking. And let's say the footage of when you are talking, how can you make it bigger or smaller??

[@TechTeacherNate]

Sadly, not possible in iMovie. :( One of the big limitations for sure. I use Adobe Premiere when I need to do this.

[@ManBeluga]

How do you call up the Clean Up Menu to access the crop and erase functions?

[@Codeytek]

Best video seen so far

[@lars6298]

Does this only with blue or green backgrounds? not with like a grey carpet or something?

[@TechTeacherNate]

In iMovie it is only blue or green.

[@DJStash]

Where is the Website I can only find it as a app would really appreciate if someone sent me a link

[@DianneChristine1230]

Thank you! Very helpful 🥰🥰

[@dylanmannn4088]

Hey Nate, is there anyway to do this but apply it to someone wearing a green morph suit? Is it the same sort of procedure?

[@TechTeacherNate]

Yep. Same procedure.

[@rishaansprojects]

BRO UR A LIFE SAVER NOW I CAN MAKE STAR WARS FAN FICTION

[@JustSomeNerd]

I have a clip that is a green animation on a plain black background and it is wanting to remove my green animation instead of the black background. Is there a way to invert this? I have used other footage with a black background without issue before. Thanks in advance!

[@TechTeacherNate]

The green is what “disappears” so I’m not sure how you’ve ever gotten the black background to disappear.

[@Dawgbyte04]

How do you Use transitions with green screen crossover fade to black etc it only lets me move the trans to the background layer

[@RawFitChris]

Nate you're a great speaker and teacher- thanks for this tutorial! Question: Does software like Screenflow allow the actual filming of the green screen footage while simultaneously playing the "other" footage or slide show? I was thinking of getting it. Your thoughts?

[@TwistTornado9]

I have an intro that has a little green screen footage but then not but then green screen footage comes back, does this still work?

[@TechTeacherNate]

I don’t understand your question.

[@TwistTornado9]

Never mind about it I got it too work, thanks!

[@CathleenRehfeld]

Nate, can you comment on using iMovie for instagram format videos? they are narrower than the iMovie default format. How can I adapt for instagram?

[@dynamicrealtygroupllc7300]

Thank you much! I have been struggling with this!

[@eddiepaterson7282]

Great help and clearly explained

[@ScottKaravlanTeacher]

Thank you, this was a big help as I prepared a project for my students utilizing Green Screen.

[@zoeyandbrianakidschannel176]

great videos has helped me a lot with my editing thanks

[@tylerd994]

Great video. Thanks!

[@carootcake9559]

Now I can make the mission passed meme this was so useful thx so much dude

[@ARCHIVE_LR_M_J_]

is it possible to "move" the green screen item? like If I want to make a meme and put it in a certain area?

[@TechTeacherNate]

Sadly with your overlay mode set to green screen it is not possible to move that overlay around. You can move things around with picture in picture, but not in addition to green screen. It’s either or.

[@catvengeance5424]

can you change your location in the green screen? like move your image to the side? I want to have my image in a small box on the side - in a green screen. is it possible? or the only option I have is the picture in picture or the green screen? cant combine the two?

[@TechTeacherNate]

Unfortunately, it is not possible in iMovie. I will be showing one way it can be done in OBS in an upcoming video.

[@isabellastahl7337]

Can you teach us how to make custom KZbin video intros?

[@Lucas74211]

This help0ed me a lot with memes and other stuff thank you man

[@ro7950]

Is it like this on iPad or not?

[@thisishonza]

Thanks bro, nice Video it helps me so much! Thanks 👍 :D

[@jadon_illian]

Very helpful! Thanks!

[@nigelcarren]

Thank you matey. You answered all my questions!! 🎯👍

[@Beesharp2023]

Thank you! This is awesome 👏

[@philb9235]

Thanks that has been really helpful :)

[@Stormm10]

Thanks a lot it really helped me for my channel

[@dragonmail80]

how you can adjust the green screen effect to a certain area plz and tnx for the tutorial it help

[@TechTeacherNate]

I'm not sure what you are asking. It's pretty much all or nothing as far as I know. Like I can't keep one part green and make another part transparent.

[@4leafer762]

i think they mean how do you move the item around on the screen

[@jamesnicholas9995]

That's what I want to know aswell

[@borsalino177]

@@jamesnicholas9995 me too ... please answer

[@rizzroot]

Can you not change where the green screen is? Like in Picture in Picture, you can adjust where the overlay is supposed to be, can you do that with green screen?

[@TechTeacherNate]

Sadly, not in iMovie. This is definitely a feature in more robust video editing software, but iMovie is quite basic.

[@rizzroot]

TechTeacherNate ohkkay thanks

[@hyperdrive5065]

Great video!

[@WendisVids]

Hi there! Does this work if you record your video in iMovie? I noticed you imported your recording. Wouldn't it be easier to just record it right in iMovie? Curious if there's any downside to doing that. Great tutorial...thank you!

[@TechTeacherNate]

I actually have never recorded video IN iMovie. I didn't know you could do that. :)

[@all_abordz]

thanks for this. will able to help my son with school plays

[@jemonijay5560]

helped me out so much..thank you

[@Glowriamedia]

Thanks 😁😍

[@johnsenra2815]

Thank you , great tips

[@vFramedd]

Does this work on iPhone?

[@violetfrog9533]

Excellent and very helpful tutorial

[@TechTeacherNate]

Glad it was helpful!

[@younglife99]

Excellent. Thank you.

[@PardonOurFacts]

this helped my channel 1MILLION!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jreed2047]

so i have a problem I've noticed that when you change scenes in iMovie with the green screen on multiple back grounds it seems to make the background (in this case I'm using a red one) stay there even if the transition should be playing but the main video still disappears. I'm using the cross blur transition. i don't know how to fix it it would be great if you could help!!

[@Prettyboi4323]

Do I need a computer for this cause on iPhone it doesn’t have overlay settings

[@TechTeacherNate]

I’ve never used the iPhone version. It may not have this feature.

[@salvationarmybelizedhq266]

Thanks for this video....just clicked finally that I wasn’t doing my green screen right .... by not bringing the video in as an overlay....went and tried it out in the middle of watching your video

[@Kennyk77]

My photo file that is supposed to go below my greenscreen file will not stay underneath, it keeps popping back above the greenscreen video file. Using 2015 iMac with Monterey. Can't seem to get it to work. Any ideas why the file won't stay below the greenscreen video file?

[@TechTeacherNate]

You need to put it in your timeline FIRST to have it go on the bottom.

[@RCkidstv]

How to make something invisible with screen green with iMovie?

[@leann9844]

Is there any ways to do this on iOS?

[@itamar_da_god5651]

how do you move the green screen around?

[@nigelcarren]

Dear Nate, Please forgive me, and I feel it is ok to post this as we have the same 'haircut'! 😂 The biggest problem/most difficult lighting anomaly are reflections from polished surfaces e.g. your/my head, so I think short of wearing a hat, then making everything matt really works. perhaps this is why TV folks get powdered before reading the news? (and yes I did mean make-up powder, not the sort snorted from the top of a toilet cistern). Anyway, all jokes aside, your video is the most succinct and BOOM to the point I have found, thank you Nate, your a Grate Mate. 🏆

[@TechTeacherNate]

The head shine can definitely be an issue, but with proper lighting and enough distance from the green screen a nice shiny head can work no problem. :)

[@EvetheMedium]

Great!

[@esthermorin-struthers1083]

What if there are green objects that we want to keep in the scene? Is there a way to not to apply the green screen filter to that zone?

[@TechTeacherNate]

Yes. Just put them in front of the green screen along with your subject when filming. If it isn’t green it should work.

[@cottoneyed_draggo]

It don’t work for iPads or phones?