How to get a flawless greenscreen shoot in a tiny room

[@diptiman2008]

Hello Steven.....I am the CEO of an export company here in India and have been watching some of your videos. I should tell you that I really appreciate and feel so pleasant when I hear you speak....there is no hurry, no extra excitement in your oratory technique...I mean this is so soothing. Please make more videos on different subjects. I think your voice and way of speaking shouldn't be limited to Green Screen type Tutorials. You are a lovely story teller type personality. My Best Wishes !!

[@StevenWasher]

I will take it under advisement. Thank you!

[@Kix-86]

Felt like I was watching a DIY video tape from the 80s... and I'm from the 90s! Loved it.

[@skidhookroll]

This was one of the best, succinct, helpful instructional videos I've watched about this topic. Great job, I want to be you when I grow up (unless you have a criminal record or something bad).

[@hollowayndtengineeringinc.5201]

That was much better and to the point than 99% of the noise out there. Thanks Steve!

[@StevenWasher]

Thank you! (he said quietly :)

[@josephtapper801]

This is the best video I have seen on the subject. Had to fast forward to about halfway through though. I didn't need to be sold on the fact I need green screen, I already knew that and that's why I came here. But good job and thank you.

[@Marys-Channel]

This is the Best green screen video I've seen. And it's correct. I found out by trial and error. I literally live in my tiny 400 sq.ft. Studio and have made it work. Thank you for this video. There's more to explore! 🌺

[@paolabueso]

Wow! Your voice and video presence are something to aspire to!

[@Draian63]

Great simple, pragmatical explanation on lighting positioning and green screen in small spaces...

[@tmlife5338]

I've seen tons of green screen how-to videos. This is the BEST! Thank you.

[@TheMrB]

Your naturally cool. Love the presentation

[@paulmcwhorter]

Nicely Done! I spent the morning watching youtube looking for tips and tricks on how to improve my greenscreen results. I was really surprised at the extremely poor production quality of so many of these tutorials. I tip my hat to you! Exceptional quality, and I benefited from what you said. Even though your tutorial was not about audio, exceptional audio quality. Thanks

[@siddharth122]

Your way of explaining things is very nice and welcoming 😊

[@ravigautam2738]

Your way of talking is so impressive and it brought smile to myface

[@emmettfitz]

I must have missed something. How do you set up greenscreen in a tiny room??

[@marcel_rus]

i think the point was that in a tiny room you don't have space to just use two lights that light both the screen and thus in this small room, in order to still fit, you use separate lights for lighting the screen from the ones lighting the subject

[@StevenWasher]

John Gault Productions Too bad. That was what the video was contrasting greenscreen against.

[@StevenWasher]

@LevelEzy I understand your frustration. And for those who need more help to get the finer points, I tried to do something about it. If you click on the little "I" at the top of this video you will get access to an entire course on doing greenscreen...no charge...no upsell...no funny business. But if you go through it, you will become as good as a pro; certainly good enough to put something up that will make you proud of what you've created. Good luck!

[@dontquitout]

@@StevenWasher Here is an option that is used alot in the online streaming world now. This one is compact and collapsible, so when you are done you can stash it in an office closet for example. El Gato Green Screen - www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0743Z892W/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@CYBOPOD88]

I got it, and I got ADDS. WATCH IT 10 TIMES IF YOU HAVE TO...watch when he is stepping back and forward.. starting at 4:07, and listen to what he is saying.. and notice the lighting on him as he does it...he is showing and explaining how to light a green screen in small places..

[@nwiley619]

whish this guy was my university lecturer. learned more in 6 mins than 1 year of a course lmao. and man is a comedic genius. loved it

[@simplygaming2280]

Thank you for the pointers. I didn't however think myself that duh obviously my shadow would counter affect the light so keep them right behind me was a useful hint. Much appreciated sir!

[@yeseniaarredondo4016]

Truly useful. Straight to the point and what a lovely voice and cadence. 🙂

[@aaronlowe3156]

The ending caught me by surprise. Clever fox. Thumbs up for that

[@ettiene87]

Thx . Great information. I would add a teeny bit of backlight.....

[@ThePamster]

Great tutorial Steven thank you! One question do you recommend softboxes on all 4 lights? Really great tutorial, thank you again for the concise and detailed demonstration. Is it important to have the ones in front of your subject have them and also on the screen so really all 4 is more ideal? Because I'll gladly make some of those. I see DIY tutorials on them, but if 2 works, I'm wondering which two, screen lit ones, or in front on the subject. Really appreciated seeing you walking in between the lights range to show us exactly why getting as little shadow as possible is important.

[@StevenWasher]

You absolutely don't need soft boxes for all 4 lights, but you do need soft light all around. You can do this with LED panels on yourself and florescent strips to partially light the green screen. Good luck!

[@GNOBNX]

Steve, it's a shame I'm just seeing your video. This is by far the most informative advice on how to effectively light chromakey for video. Awesome! The most beneficial 6.5 minutes spent on KZbin.

[@danvee3928]

Why doesn`t this video have 1 million views??? Excellent hack!

[@thejdocrealminute4648]

Thank you! This video and explanation helped me with questions. Job well done!

[@ACompassionateHeartSchool]

Wow, what a lovely energy you have! Thank you for the info, it's very helpful for a beginner :-)

[@osamael]

So Helpful & brief Thank You 💐

[@joelights6476]

A bit of constructive critique: this video is 6:34, and it doesn't actually 'start' until the 3 minute mark. Nobody would've clicked on the video if they didn't already know what green screen is, so that's basically wasting 3 minutes of people's time. Perhaps a 10 second intro is fine, but sitting for 3 minutes until you get to the thing that it says in the title is too much. The technique is correct so it's a good video, but it's almost twice as long as it needs to be. Food for thought.

[@JediCrackSmoke]

Joe Lights Funny how most of the people that critique other peoples videos don’t make vids themselves...

[@evamaria644]

@@JediCrackSmoke The critique is valid and constructive not shameful. We are trying to get the information before we start our project, therefore, we have a look of video's to watch and we need the bottom line.

[@Jestunes]

I totally agree with you Joe. Nice of you to point that out in a nice way. Personally I watch a lot of videos for information on videos, green screen, etc. The way I handle it is fast forward to the most relevant information I need then leave. I would like to say Visible Authority that I did enjoy your mannerisms and soft spoken authoritative voice, but the issue here is more of substance. Try to peak the audiences interest as quickly as you can and get to the subject as soon as possible. Nice clear clean video btw.

[@josephtapper801]

@@JediCrackSmoke Their comment was as a viewer which is most important. That's why the video was made, for viewers.

[@yejideasocham9185]

I found the prelude both interesting and informational

[@chiragsolucky7514]

The way he presents!! ❤❤

[@StephenSabludowsky]

Very good. so, what you are saying, if you have even light, 3 feet away from screen, you can stand, say, 4 feet away, as long as you are not being reflected upon by the green screen lights. The two other lights shine on you and they are next to camera. Generally, how far does the camera need to be from the subject? So far, having a lot of issues getting rid of shadows, no matter what i do, so any help is appreciated. thanks.

[@kevinsturges6957]

So well presented! Subscribed

[@JonathanDavisKookaburra]

i'm not really clear on what made this different to any other green screen lighting setup. What was the trick that made it so you didn't need to be 8 feet from the screen?

[@RobCLynch]

Another excellent video from an excellent presenter. At the end of the day, this guy is providing free advice and good advice at that. I am very grateful to have such concise advice to help me with my project.

[@csadelack]

this and your pdf are instrumental in wrapping my mind around how this setup works--thank you Steven

[@AlenPesec]

Beautiful video! Thank you very much sir!! ❤️🙏

[@allanfortytwo]

Thank You. I finally found a video that explains the missing KEY information. I have a green screen. I'm going to do this. Thanks again and new subscriber.

[@StevenWasher]

Thank you, sir. Godspeed!

[@adelcamac8681]

Super like with a smile on my face. 😃👍

[@BattleBound]

I laughed so many times. Thanks for this! I'm gonna try it later.

[@arlleyg3]

This guy does an awesome job, every single video is very intuitive!!!!!

[@whiskeyreload8178]

Very good presentation for a newbee like me........

[@geminilyfe]

explained perfectly! thank you! trying tomorrow!

[@toapyandfriends]

Can you provide a link where I could buy those exact lights that you have?😀

[@StevenWasher]

You get all that and more when you watch the video linked to at the end of this video.

[@toapyandfriends]

@@StevenWasher 😀'thanks!

[@nathanbankheadmusic]

Thank you!!! Your so awesome, you got straight to the point and showed exactly what to do. Thank you, thank you, thank you! I realize I'm way to close to my green screen. I kept getting a lot of bleed in my photos and videos. This just got me set straight.

[@StevenWasher]

You're most welcome. :)

[@TheProphetX]

Excellent video and information. Thanks for sharing!

[@rocketrollsvlogs7625]

This was a nice supplement to what I've learned already. Great production.

[@madhusudhanreddykantam3738]

Hey you have amazing vibes...sorry need to see the whole video.....

[@cybersecuritycareer]

Steven, this was very informative. Thanks

[@teamsandiegohomes5868]

Awesome! Thank you sooo very much...pure EXCELLENCE!

[@theoryofpersonality1420]

Thank you so much. I have the dslr and it was less of a learning curve than the green screen is becoming. Haha. However my house is solid white. So, bluring the background just gives me blury white. Looks like unfocused snow. Thanks for making things easy. This video got you a new subscriber. 👍

[@StarkKent-q3o]

0:43 The delivery of this intro was on pro level

[@PinilakangLakbay]

Thank you.

[@DrishyaNair]

Just stopped to say Thank you. Learnt so much. Your style is great!

[@StevenWasher]

Much obliged! :)

[@LCSQSB]

Wow!!I just subscribed to the free course and did my first green screen video!! Thanks...it came out perfect!! Wonderful!!

[@StevenWasher]

Awesome. Glad it worked for you!

[@gssimoesbr]

Your videos are awsome!! Wish i could speak like you. Good job!!!

[@rockyfire101]

Awesome !! . Lots of love from India ❣👍🎉 .Thank you for AMAZING video.

[@josephmathiesen723]

Thank you so much for this. I'm trying to do green screen videos for an online class I am instructing and I have had so much trouble working out of my small project studio. I liked your video within 30 seconds, btw because your charisma is very calming.

[@StevenWasher]

Thank you, sir! And yes, this should work for your new project.

[@SuchetB]

This is amazing - thank you - You explained it so much easier than so many other videos and articles I have seen :)

[@JavierBuckenmeyer]

I tried for a week to get a greenscreen effect that looked perfect. I finally gave up after trying everything and took it down. I had everything like you said with a good distance away from greenscreen light. Maybe it was my software, i dont know. I couldn't get a perfect edge around my body even though everything seem to be lit properly and fairly evenly.

[@StevenWasher]

I've seen this a lot when people use Camtasia or maybe try to do too much with their software. If the lighting and geometry are not pretty spot-on, the tendency is to take the settings too far in an effort to compensate. So the best thing is to try to get the lighting so that you need very minimal to no setting changes in your software. I would check out this next video for further instructions on the lighting and for a good diagram of how it should look: www.visibleauthority.com/gsguide/ Hope that helps!

[@JavierBuckenmeyer]

@@StevenWasher Thanks, I use Lightworks for editing, which is pretty professional, even tried 3 different filters.

[@StevenWasher]

@@JavierBuckenmeyer There are a million little things you have to do right. It's not enough to say you tried and it didn't work. If you want to know for sure, then send me some raw footage to [e-mail] via wetransfer.com. and I will process it myself. Thanks.

[@JavierBuckenmeyer]

@@StevenWasher I decided that I didn't want to spend more time trying to make it work. It's more important for me to produce content (instead of going for perfection) so I went back to a white background setup for now. I'll send you some footage. Cheers.

[@JavierBuckenmeyer]

Thanks for pointing out that the issue was with my software. Cheers.

[@HarryWilmington]

Great video! Question, what kind of fabric is your green screen made out of?

[@StevenWasher]

It's a thin spongey foam with a flexible backing. It never wrinkles, which is why it's my favorite.

[@ChicagoJosh95]

A great video, very straightforward and easy to get it done correctly!

[@fromgardentokitchenandmore6650]

You are really good and forthcoming with valuable information. I’m wanting to start a new you tube channel ….story telling…I have a cooking channel that I recently started My question can you be hired to do the background? I’m trying to learn but in the meantime I would like to get some stories out.

[@StevenWasher]

You can certainly ping me offline: [e-mail]

[@captainorale610]

Thank you! Going to give it try tomorrow! I am so excited!

[@supercoolmunkee]

Just what I needed to make VR videos!

[@video-en-direct]

Merci pour les videos ! What about standing up people moving?

[@dougsharples]

Thank you for this, I have just got my green screen, lights are on order. This has been very informative.

[@NotUsedAnymore182]

Your thumbnail says tteeny tiny room - but you have 8 foot between the lights and the camera. Im trying to greenscreen directly behind me, but the PC itself has a light, plus 4 other lights and I just case myself a huge shadow. You have the best voice on youtube nice work!!!

[@StevenWasher]

8 feet is teeny-tiny in studio terms. It is not large by any stretch in office terms either. There does come a tipping point, however, where the distance is too small to avoid the big shadow, and that is what you've now discovered. You could try aiming a light straight down the back of the green screen and see if that helps. But the best thing might be to seek a slightly larger room and start over. But you could also dress the room you're in and create a very nice space. I have a video on how to do that just a few spots back. Good luck!

[@apollocabrera1917]

Very nice. I don’t have the right lighting equipment, but the advice helped tremendously 😃

[@BrightLightEnt]

Excellent information. Thank you for sharing your expertise!

[@StevenWasher]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@JustDavidMinistries]

Best of the best! Thank you so much for this amazing tutorial.

[@chrisscott1547]

Excellent presentation.

[@JamesBond-007a]

Love your videos Mr. Washer. Just watching you and listening to your advice has given me confidence that I too can produce material that is watchable. Just as an aside....have you ever worked with flat panel 2'x4' LED lighting. They are available at 5000kelvin for great color, and are very compact and cool. The diffusion from the flat panel makes for excellent even background lighting. They are also very reasonable in price point. I've tried two 40watt units for my background and two 50watt units for my foreground or subject. Amazingly easy and comfortable temperature wise. Cost me less than $400. Canadian.

[@StevenWasher]

They are fine instruments, but they are not the best for close quarters greenscreen of the kind I am trying to demonstrate here. There is still nothing that can compare to a softbox. In fact, to get the desired effect from the LED panels, you would need to put them into a softbox anyway. But they're great for every other kind of video, so it's still a great purchase!

[@dinobibolotti8351]

Great man. Thanks for sharing.

[@SandraWatson]

Great explanatioon where to stand (or sit) and achieve a good green screen effect with the lighting Steve! Yes, you have achieved a position of authority in my book!

[@StevenWasher]

Cool! Glad it worked for you, Sandra. :)

[@shonenbag6478]

That intro was hilarious!

[@AdamfromFWCI]

Great advice. BTW you sound like James Spader lol. Greetings from Australia!

[@AdamfromFWCI]

And you dont look unlike Doc-Oc from the Spiderman movie too

[@StevenWasher]

@@AdamfromFWCI two very fine actors, thank you very much. :)

[@ayzeez2278]

thank you steve for the tipss

[@SereneSoakingSounds]

Great tips , Unfortunately I need my subjects ( puppies ) to be close to the ground meaning I need a huge space. Suggestions welcome, for now I'm just putting out videos with heavy editing not my fav but will do until I sort out another way to do this given minimal space. ♥️

[@TILLYSWorldVLog]

Thanks for the brilliant video! Well done.

[@menopausemorph9817]

Is it possible to hang these kind of lights from the ceiling on a lighting rod?

[@StevenWasher]

Sure. Lots of people have done that. Saves space and hassle!

[@menopausemorph9817]

@@StevenWasher Thanks Steven. I'm making my video recording "studio" and have painted one wall green and since the room is small I am going to put in a lighting rod in a rectangle. The rod nearest the green wall will have spot lights on it that I can move along the rod to which ever position I choose. Then the rod on the other side of the rectangle will have spotlights to light me. You mentioned that the green screen lighting should be less strong as the lights for the subject. I am thinking of also having a single rod in the middle of the rectangle which I can put a light for my head and when I am not recording I will just use the middle rod for working at my laptop. How many spotlights do you recommend for the green screen and how many lumens should it be? How many spotlights do you recommend for lighting the subject and how many lumens should it be? For the light above the head, should it just be one or can I have 3 on the rod? One shining directly down to my head and the other 2 facing my desk which will be on the opposite wall to the green wall. I want to produce a series of video's teaching women how to overcome their menopause symptoms naturally. I really know nothing about lighting, just how to switch them on :)

[@StevenWasher]

@@menopausemorph9817 Alas, I cannot provide personalized setup advice on lumens and so forth. That depends on specifications I can't know from here. But I can say that you're totally on the right track with your rod idea and I thank you for posting it, as I hope others find it as valuable as I think it's going to be for you. If you've gotten this far, and use the advice in subsequent videos linked to from this one, you'll be able to work out the specifics for yourself. Start here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZ_Wg2aKfpl_grc

[@menopausemorph9817]

@@StevenWasher Thanks. :)

[@abdeltube772]

Oh man, I just discovered you, you're charming and fun, thanks a lot (just subscribed).

[@FitnessOneSystems]

love his videos.

[@robbynholland744]

Great video. Does it matter what wattage the bulbs are in the front vs the back lights?

[@durag700]

thank you sooo much i was struggling with lighting for a while

[@melissalennox]

So helpful! Thank you

[@MichaelJohnstone1970]

from where you get always these nice backgrounds?

[@StevenWasher]

usually at 123rf.com, but any good photo site will have them.

[@Rubah174]

Very very perfect lighting😗😍

[@PhotographersBusinessPlan]

Your green screen seems fantastic and thicker than the ones I have. would you please share a link or the name of the company that makes them?

[@StevenWasher]

If you click on the info button you'll find that and much more. It's all free.

[@awesomegamer6087]

This guy seems like he'd be an ancient astronaut theorist for ancient aliens

[@steven.n.friends]

Truely useful.

[@noiratabar556]

You are awesome. You have a great presentation style!

[@StevenWasher]

Thank you!

[@waynechapman9029]

THANK YOU FOR THIS IT IS A GREAT HELP FOR ME

[@vikas.saxena]

I've recently started using a green screen after watching some of your videos. I've got a problem with my process. First, I create my initial draft with the screen, then edit it, and export it. Then, I take it back into my editor to change the background and export it again for the final one. Am I doing it correctly or doubling my effort foolishly? OR, is it done this way only?

[@BillDubeVariety]

I Swear Steven you could sell ice to Eskimos. I truly love your videos, voice, presentation!!! This was my first video with you and now I see you have rebranded or just have many brands. Well time to subscribe to your channel. You have one more, I know hard to count when you already have 13K , hmmm I wonder how Mr. Beast counts all his subs or even is able to keep in touch with any of them. Well great content, professional presentation. Will be sure to send others your way as you definitely are the authority on whatever topic you open your mouth and mind to. Oh lastly yes there is a power out there as it brought me back to your intro vid today which is truly mind provoking :) TY

[@StevenWasher]

Thanks so much, Bill!

[@YouLilalas]

That background (photo of the room) is pretty nice! Where can I get it?

[@StevenWasher]

There are lots of nice images like this over 123rf.com

[@ParisVs.P-AIR]

Find a picture of an empty room, use photoshop to make background a 3d environment, place furniture into 3d space, use gaussian blur to make elements in the background look like they are distant from the camera, boom, you've made your own 3d room.

[@rosalindacaseley6996]

Nice work 😎

[@EmmaFriedmann]

Really useful. Thank you.

[@Noosa21]

Thanks, very helpful mate.

[@min2oly]

This was a big help! I had some shadow problems, more light :-)

[@interracialdatingtips7473]

Your voice reminds me of someone from TV/Movies, can't recall who it is. Thanks for sharing the green screen tip :)

[@ericvancilmedia3108]

Reminds me of Alex Trebek.

[@Vidzhut]

Hello Steve, I'm thinking about using strip soft boxes for my two lights. Do you think there will be any difference? Does strip soft box provide light similar to kinoflow?

[@StevenWasher]

They sound so similar it may be a distinction without a difference. I might try it.

[@bordztagoda3985]

Can i set up green screen even at night using soft box?

[@AXHEJAZ]

That's awesome thank you Great info