The Ultimate Small Room Green Screen Setup Guide

[@AfroArtistaFilms]

My left ear liked this.

[@louis6331]

That is hilarious dude. Trying to record me with a bunch of heads set type of wigs and beards and no beards and stuff like that to represent a band that I’m the only one who’s playing in but nobody would really know it. But I like that your left ear like this. Good point

[@louis6331]

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[@oliviervuille519]

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[@Stormz.1337]

My left ear really enjoyed this video.

[@Skyverb]

Was tempted to Type this. 😂

[@EdwinvandenAkker]

*Can I add an 8th tip?* For using a backlight to light up the subject from behind I often use a magenta-ish colored filter. When a rim is created using a backlight, it can blend with the green spill. But when it does, magenta + green = white, since green is opposite of magenta in the colorwheel, or video color spectrum. This makes for much cleaner keys. Especially when the subject has fuzzy or spiky hair 🤓 -EDIT- This magenta trick I use is to avoid the green spill. So, use it ever so slightly. Or the subject will look like a fairy tale character. Try to see where green-spill might show up. When the subject has lots of fuzzy hair, my best experience is to have the light right behind the subject, if possible. So that the subject is right between the magenta light and the camera.

[@BLiu1]

That’s clever!

[@studywithmike3005]

Ohhhh that's good

[@EdwinvandenAkker]

​@@guerrerosdigitales Yes, I think the intensity is too high. Use it ever so slightly. Also, I noticed it works best when the magenta light is right behind the subject when the subject has a lot of _(fuzzy)_ hair.

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[@bahubaliyanikimai9032]

I appreciate how there’s no ads, thanks.

[@StevenWasher]

You're welcome!

[@safetyhomeloans950]

if your READING the Comments, this is By FAR THE BEST video talking about green screen set up I’ve come to find anywhere (I’ve watched over 28 vids so far) none come close in the attention to detail. Sir you’ve earned a SUB and a Thumbs UP!!!!!!

[@StevenWasher]

Glad you found it helpful and many thanks!

[@safetyhomeloans950]

@@StevenWasher Please help, I have followed all your points and YES I believe my video has increase at least 70% on the quality, yet I'm still seeing jittery movement on my shoulders and down the bottom sections. Here is my equipment and settings> . Canon M50 Auto Mode. 2 Godox SL60W at 25% brightness (4400 Kelvin) and about 1 foot away from our faces (yes its a 2 person video) . we are about 7.5 feet from the green screen. I'm using 6 LiFX LB30 Smart bulbs all under the same settings of 5500k at 25% I got a total of 6 bulbs stationed as followed. 2 on each pole covering the top and mid bottom, and then 2 more exactly at the same distance from each other in the middle top bar. NOTE: My green screen is perfect as there are NO wrinkles as I ended up painting my wall. measurements of my rooms are 10 feet wide and 8 Lenght. I'm using small sofa chairs each for each talent. Is there any way I can send you screenshots of my set up and maybe you can pinpoint where the issues might be. thank you again for your prompt response....Lastly, the one thing I"m not using is a kicker light I"m not sure how much that would be of a difference. thanks using Final Cut Pro 10.4

[@safetyhomeloans950]

well it's now 1:42 AM and my brain is shutting down LOL...I"ve been moving lights / dimming back and forth and still get that reflected green lighting around my face. I'm now 82% closer to my target yet after spending all day trying my best I've come to the conclusion after seeing your video 18 times now that as much as you can try to get your edges keyed there still the issue of looking like a cut out and been placed on top of another Pic/Video. here is what my current video look like without any green screen, again I like it yet I was hoping green screen would allow me to place additional backgrounds, yet my final conclusion is that even if I do go out and buy more lights I'm still gonna end up looking like a cut out been placed on top of another image/vid...All in all, it was fun and I really really enjoy the attention of detailed you show on your videos!!!! I'll continue to be a subscriber. Thank you, sir and well here is my real-life studio video...enjoy guys... kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGeToYtjZaeWacU

[@StevenWasher]

@@safetyhomeloans950 It appears you have done some amazing work under the circumstances. But there's also a lot of improvising going on. To start, 240 Watts total isn't nearly enough for a 2-person setup. It's not enough for a 1-person setup for that matter. I spec'd out 170W JUST for the greenscreen. Then I recommended twice that amount for lighting the subjects. So maybe you're a little light on light. Your exposure differential between the greenscreen and your subjects could also be off if you have X amount of intensity on the wall and not 50% more on the subject. This is made even more difficult by using the camera in auto mode. You have to expose for the subject, not the total scene including the background. One 60W light on each person is not nearly enough. If you aren't using a kicker (back) light that could very well be a problem, as you have nothing to cut down the reflection. The problem could also be in the editor. You may need to pull in the matte somewhat. It could also be in your output settings. It's hard to say without seeing those settings and both your raw footage and the final footage. Also, if you are in an 8 x 10 room, how are you 7.5 feet from the back wall? I feel like something is missing here. Also, I've never heard of those lights before. I see they aren't video lights, they are household lights, and so likely have variable color temps even though they say they are 5500k. So as you can see, there are a ton of variables when you improvise outside the parameters I demonstrated. Did you go to the website to download the diagram and plan that explains this setup? So if you like, send your photo to [e-mail]. Perhaps I'll see something and if I do I'll let you know.

[@safetyhomeloans950]

@@StevenWasher thank you Steve,I'm now sending over the pics of the studio, please excuse the mess I've been prepping for 3 days now on getting this to work..

[@LukeBeardmore]

This guy is so well spoken and professionally that I'm jealous. Captivating stuff and very helpful

[@dentongoodford2294]

One of the best, if not _the_ best, videos on green screens. Thank you Sir.

[@beatdiabetes3]

There is one more factor that can make a huge difference. For years I could not create a solid greenscreen video, despite my best efforts. I was using Pinnacle software and Powerdirector. I even sent an example of my efforts to Powerdirector and they told me my lighting was too uneven. But finally I bit the bullet and got Premiere Pro software. Within a few seconds I had a great greenscreen video that well satisfied me. I hadn't done anything differently in terms of setup. The Premiere Pro greenscreen controls were simply far more powerful than the other programs and I have been creating good keys ever since. I agree with all you said, but one thing that makes it far easier is to have an outstanding video editor. I believe Final Cut Pro and Sony Vegas would also do the job well. And of course After Effects.

[@StevenWasher]

Solid! And there will be a video about this very topic in the near future. Thanks for the insight. Of course, proper production precludes post-production problems. :)

[@samsote]

The after effects keylight is great, been using it for years, and I think it might have been ported to premiere now, not quite sure. Also the primatte keyer from red giant is amazing!

[@cac2244]

I too cannot get a decent greenscreen with PowerDirector and get it perfect with Premiere Pro, but since Premiere Pro requires you to take a 15 minute tutorial for the simplest thing you need to do, I do my green screen in Premiere Pro, render it, then import and finish in Power Director... best of both worlds.

[@samsote]

@@cac2244 honestly I wouldn't use pinnacle power director at all. One of the world's best editing software now is DaVinci resolve, and it's completely free, it's also pretty easy to learn by just watching a couple KZbin videos. I haven't used pinnacle since 2009 when I switched to premiere, and I made the switch to DaVinci this year after 11 years with premiere. It's fantastic, super efficient and user friendly. And I'm sure the greenscreen methods in DaVinci is way more powerful then power director.

[@beatdiabetes3]

@@cac2244 Premiere Pro does not normally require you to watch tutorials. I have never had that problem. I think there must be some kind of tutorial setting that is turned on, that needs to be turned off.

[@TonyInTownNZ]

At last! Someone who doesn't spend half the time waffling. Gets on with what matters. Tells it well and clearly. Plus a very pleasant fellow. Thanks heaps.

[@vladimirstanisic7550]

You, sir, are a scholar and a gentleman.

[@carlswan7935]

Excellent presentation. Specific. Clear. Concise. Thank you.

[@StevenWasher]

de nada!

[@lorenz-wiedemann]

You are the Bob Ross of Green Screen Tutorials. Thank you!

[@StevenWasher]

Lorenz Wiedemann Hm. That’s the best comparison I’ve ever received. Thank you!!

[@skeeterburke]

I'd love to see him sporting a 'fro

[@favabean75]

Haha yes! I was thinking the same. Love it.

[@dougfoss1372]

Just stretch the devil out of your green screen.

[@alantuttphotography]

You inspired me to convert a small guest room into a studio. You're right -- get enough even lighting on the background, and it keys out nicely. I've done it with 4 LED light panels, 1 at each corner. The 2 top ones bounced from the ceiling to soften them up, and the 2 bottom ones are diffused lights (110 degree spread), so it works.

[@inwchannel9756]

absolutely great and perfect green screen.. no weird edges..

[@StevenWasher]

Thank you! I try to keep weird edges only in the personality part. :)

[@imtiaz0311]

Sir! A bumbling amateur like me will be eternally grateful to an accomplished virtuoso like you for explaining it in the most simplistic manner. This virtual excursion into the Do's and Don'ts is all one would need to upscale the Keying game like a pro, regardless of the space and equipment at his disposal.. Thanks a bunch..

[@ZevMeth_originaljewishmusic]

This was very exquisitely written, I like it!

[@AdrianTschubarov]

You are amazingly clear. Your pronunciation is easy to understand for a non english spoken like me. And great help as I am preparing a small room for my videos.

[@GeertDelmulle]

Close to the end my right ear came to full agreement with my left ear reaching full circle of consensus. ;-) Now add a little magenta to the hairline mix and all will be perfect. Now onto the realization of those fine rules and principles. Thank you very much for sharing your wisdom. Much appreciated.

[@The12thSeahorse]

This guy is a production wiz! There’s more to this then meets the eye.

[@BassPlayerAvailable]

Many thanks. There were a few audio issues/niggles with this video but thanks for taking the time to create and edit this green screen tutorial video.

[@andrewbrownphotovidcamerar4622]

Very helpful Steven. I will have to garner a few more lights but I am on track!

[@N8_DoubleYou]

My left ear appreciated this guide.

[@Ipaschools]

Very useful info, thank you. Sensors, btw, do not let in more or less light because of their size. Lenses let in more or less light depending on their aperture range.

[@shehanmi3874]

Brilliant video. The maturity of the presenter really shone. Thanks. Unfortunately this is beyond my budget so I will have to find a cheaper way of executing these valuable tips.

[@CanonballKryptoTheKryptonautsI]

Awesome! So thoughtful, thank u!

[@freedomwatchdog2495]

So I'm looking at the 16 page book. I have to say, your green screening looks to be the best I've seen in 2 weeks of trying to learn this online. Hopefully we can buy this stuff and get it going. I've been trying to get other people to tell me what to buy and how to set it up. Finally, someone whi gets it. Good detail here. As long as the proces are close to the same, we have no issue with getting equipment through you.

[@StevenWasher]

Alas, I don't sell equipment. The links take you to my favorite safe places to get certain items. Thank you for your kind words!

[@britishcrimewriter-LeeWood]

What an absolutely incredible video with everything explained perfectly.

[@skeeterburke]

Subbed!

[@GardeningForProfit]

@@iainbozfelt Subbed? Not sure what the problem is? This is a brilliant video. Steven offers great content in all of his videos

[@anthonyo7528]

“Subbed” is short for “subscribed”.

[@IPASAustralia]

Great info. Well edited. I like your style of presenting... very soothing and professional.

[@stephenhavilland]

Really good pointers, especially not staying too close to green screen.

[@lewisstratton]

Excellent video. Explains why a beginner like me doesn't get a clean result, as the green screen lighting is in front of the subject! Also interested in the back and fore lighting for the subject!! Thank you.

[@jimhill4725]

Thank you very much for this very useful video guide to these greenscreen techniques. Also, for the .pdf guide that I have just downloaded.

[@pablogomez-vu6xj]

Wow!!! Hands down one of the best videos / channels I've stumbled upon. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@StevenWasher]

Cheers! (from one stumbler to another ):)

[@andyjay9346]

Back lighting on to subject matter is extremely important. It creates depth and feel rather than a flat subject.

[@TheSwitchBit]

The irony of saying be a better communicator while stumbling over words is awesome. Great vid btw !

[@Nick71Boyd]

Thank you so much for explaining these principles. I've watched so many YT videos on this subject were the presenter markets themselves and the product. It's great to see a classic tutorial. Kudos to you. I go away educated, THANK YOU!

[@rrawlins3382]

Good, sharp presentation by the subject. I think of how awkward I feel when I must follow a formula by the experts, how corny the rules are, yet in the end this presentation is superior because he learned the rules of the experts, and now naturally and automatically produces excellence; not distracting away from what is meant to convey via the video.

[@StevenWasher]

A very thoughtful comment. Thank you!

[@elvisco7333]

I love you teaching system. God bless you Sir

[@markaroni5612]

Thank you so much. While there are several green screen how-to videos, you are the only one that addresses the issues of distances and relative strength of lights between the GS lights and the key and fill lights. I followed your plan to a t, even buying LEDs to even out the GS lighting. And no one else mentioned the light sensors of various cameras. Bravo.

[@tomotello]

Excellent! Thanks a lot for this video tutorial!

[@brianestrasburg7644]

Omg thank you so much! Do you have any tips for free software for video, pics, and audio?

[@rmarasa628]

Hello. Great video. You mentioned only needing half the light for a DSLR. If I understand correctly, then I would basically use 95w Flourescent (4X25), and 45w LED (4X10)?

[@AlenPesec]

I honestly feel smarter after this video. So well explained, I was captivated through the whole video! 😍 👍🔥🔥🔥

[@ztube39]

What helpful advice! And what a character!

[@curtcoller3632]

3 sq meter space in a 5 sq meter room (1:43) sounds good. How do I put the lights 5 feet away from subject? (8:01) EDWIN's additional tip is great!!! Magenta filter on headlight does the job. Well narrated, and incredibly executed, except for some tiny measurement errors. THANK YOU.

[@peterstone7085]

Thanks so much Steven. Really insightful and presented brilliantly.

[@EnglishStrippedBare]

Steven, just wanted to say thanks for the great video. I was getting some very poor results with my greenscreen because of my camera settings. I was exposing for the background. I watched your video, made some adjustments, did some tests, and the results were much better.

[@theoliviaarchives4794]

I love the explanation of how tight the screen needs to be. 😆

[@peggytilson3613]

Thanks for this and your great presentation. I only have a green screen and one ring light so have a long way to go. Problem is, my only space is just a small area in a bedroom. I do appreciate the great tips here, though, and appreciate your clean language and illustration pictures.

[@DeanReynoldsMusic]

This was well thought out! I’m having issues with my BLUE.. screen yes, blue. But now I Truliant understand! Thank youuuu

[@studiovulcano675]

thank you so much for your kind sharing of precious advices!

[@BunnyLang]

Thank you so much, I signed up to get your floor plan!

[@rayflores8411]

This is the very best video I have seen on green screens, thank you!

[@StevenWasher]

:)

[@diggiseg]

Nice, clean, and simple! Thanks a lot, sir..

[@H.pylori]

Glad to see that you are still making videos. Just finished looking at your 2016 video on the same topic. Then youtube recommended this one. Adds many more helpful details. Thank you.

[@appleb0btime]

I would need a pretty big budget to light this way, but I appreciate the lighting tips. I might have to go DIY for now, lol. I only have a ring light.

[@markusberglund6821]

This hands-on tutorial was very helpful, thanks!

[@JayneyGoddardCMA]

What a wonderful presentation. Thank you. I'm doing Zoom broadcasts on my MacBook air - I'm trying to do what you suggested with the lighting setup - but I wonder if the MacBook Air camera is just not good enough? I'm getting very fuzzy edges!

[@StevenWasher]

With a WebCam you should just arrange a nice area behind you. Clean it up and light it well and that will work just fine.

[@JayneyGoddardCMA]

@@StevenWasher How kind of you to respond. Thank you very much. I was just going to message you actually and say that I felt that your presentation was an absolute masterclass in how to present quite brilliantly. You certainly are among the best of the best on KZbin. I had a fiddle with the lighting, and shuffled some of my soft box lights around a little to get a more even distribution of light onto the green screen. it seems to have helped, and then I checked that little box to select a green colour (I hadn't seen this option in Zoom previously). Bingo - it worked. No more fuzzies!

[@RevJacksonMusya]

I like your voice. Great presentation. Thanks

[@dontecson]

Great content as always. I like using Green screen and I certainly learned a lot in this video

[@jacobpaint]

Lots of solid tips here, I even got a little something to help me next time. You're key is great and while you say it's an "almost perfect key" you stop short of explaining the basics of how you colour corrected the video, especially the spill removal on the edges of your face that is from bing too close to the screen. While you were perhaps trying to avoid over complicating the video, I think a beginer could follow your instructions and then be confused why the end result doesn't look so good. You don't move very much so you probably get away with the shutter at 60 but I would always aim for 100 to avoid motion blur which will be impossible to key properly. You're background is ok for this type of video and a beginer would be doing very well to match a background this well but it's worth noting that it's not the same eyeline and it's too blurred for the foreground which has been shot with a much deeper depth of field. It would seem picky to many but it's a simple thing that gives that, "there's somehing not quite right about this" look to it. I'd also avoid using a background with such a prominant source of light such as all those windows. Your flat studio light doesnt match the windows at all... although trying to heavily adjust your lights for such a background is not really the type of thing you'd recommend to a beginer. They should just choose a different background, maybe if appears to have more light coming from one side then they can just balance their lights a little that way to give a more seemless look. Now I just have to get of my backside and actually go to the trouble of making my own tutorial... until then I'll just keep watching everyone elses to hone my own skills 😉

[@tullochgorum6323]

Brilliant - best tutorial for a green screen talking head on KZbin - you have a new fan.

[@briansrandomthoughts4u]

Excellent information!

[@sglivetv]

Thanks for the very useful tips. Great advise all round except the room is not that small. A retroreflective screen may be the only way out for extremely tight spaces.

[@primetymepro]

By far one of the cleanest keys I've seen. Thanks for the 7-Step program I will definitely give this a go on my next setup. I've been doing some pretty good greenscreen projects but this I believe will take me to that next (near perfect) level. I appreciate you posting this video. My hat is off to you Steven [that's also my brother's name].

[@StevenWasher]

Thank you, Charles!

[@StickOnHair]

How do I set up permanent lighting for a painted green wall in a bedroom so its out of the way? Can I mount bar lights from the ceiling or something? If so which ones please? Thanks.

[@Justforfun-wq7mr]

Best green screen video for beginners

[@judyhendricksart]

Wow! Great job and guidance! Best video green screen tutorial I’ve seen yet! Well spoken and explained. Loved it! Thank you!

[@DigbyPixels]

Great voice and well delivered. Good clear video on the problems of green screen setup and lighting. Frankly I'm amazed that some people manage to pull a matte off many of the setups I've seen.

[@private-nobody6667]

Great info for a newbie that I am. A new sub!

[@TeeMilzz]

Not sure why but after listening to Mr. Washer I I I just feel like I need a hug.

[@StevenWasher]

Consider yourself hugged. :)

[@ZahoorTariq]

Great 👍.. amazing video on this subject, I learned many things and I'll try to apply in my cooking 🍳 videos 📹. LIGHTING is the Most essential and important part of any type of photography. Thank you for sharing such valuable information with us.

[@diegotufano7486]

This is a very well thought out and exposed video! The point-by-point exposition and explanations made with demonstrating what you get, is really (almost) doing it live with the speaker.

[@blazeInternal]

My left ear enjoyed this video!

[@harshitjaiswal1126]

My Left Ear enjoying this video very much 👍

[@Jasan57]

Really great no-nonsense video communication - but the wordpress site that contains the ground floor plan seems to need debugging. Best regards

[@yudisoeharyadi9242]

Great, very informative behind the "mechanics" of green screen. Thank you

[@integrityvending3432]

Half way through this video. You are so detailed... Thank you!!!!

[@StevenWasher]

You're welcome!

[@KadrianThomas]

This is an amazing video. I’m definitely going to try these tips. I’m in a very tiny room, however, you’ve pointed out some very key points that I’ll be paying more attention to as I move forward. Thanks for sharing.

[@livingestudiolivesessions5787]

you are an amazing communicator

[@mpugliano]

My god there are good videos for information and then there are yours. WoW the you take it to a new place and dimension! Thank you!!!

[@KevsGuide]

wow very good. if we use a smart phone, it will have to somehow plug into the PC in order to use the green screen right?

[@StevenWasher]

Wouldn't be my first choice. Smart phone doesn't have the greatest resolution and plugging it into a PC would reduce it even further.

[@bchchchchcgchxhxhch9917]

I definitely love this video.

[@sanduosadcenco]

Outstanding communication talent...So simple and so great. Thank you Sir...

[@sudhirsingh2937]

Great video, Amazing content, Super explanation.

[@KnightofChristJesus]

Thanks! Good Job. Do You have a plan for the Playlist, for your videos?

[@RitchieRosson]

You are an incredible teacher! Brilliant video. Thank you Steven.

[@angeleye294]

hi there Steve....just enjoyed your slow n calm tutorial on the setting up of a green screen. gonna work on that someday soon within my home ha. thanks n wish you all the best

[@MiguelVM360]

Great video. I'm new to my channel and working on getting in front of the camera more to explain my videos and backdrops were driving me crazy until I saw this video. Thank you so much

[@Serving101]

Thank you for taking the time to explain that! I appreciate your time.

[@professorgamer2084]

Very Well Explained, It helped me a lot in my videos, Thanks

[@NathanielKempson]

Also bold of you to asume I even have room for more than two soft box lights.

[@jabrowski_]

this video is awesome man, you speak so clearly. liked and subbed

[@StevenWasher]

Thank you kindly!

[@bodiedominguez]

Thank you Steven.

[@addyswatermelon2493]

Really good video. Ignore the audio comments as this was about lighting. I found the tips and demonstration to be really helpful.

[@berryseinfeld6772]

right because u dont need to hear the advice on lighting lol

[@QuendanMana]

Look like a professional, how I tell you, but please ignore the left channel only audio.

[@ThatGoth]

Is Lesson 2 is how to record audio in stereo or in mono but on both left and right channels rather than just the left (like you did in this video) lol

[@premiumturkish]

Thank you for this master class.

[@zephyr20122012]

Great job! Thanks for sharing!

[@cmarajeshkumar9391]

which software you recommend in place of adobe live media encoder, because soon it would be unsupported by adobe.

[@StevenWasher]

I use Handbrake. Here's my take on how to use it for these types of videos: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZu1mWenZ6mArbM

[@MatthewDudek]

Visually good, but why only the left channel? It would be better if the speach were mono in both channels...

[@normandgermain2797]

I have never seen such a clean green screen. Congratulation. Bu i am wondering how it could be since your using fluorescent and led. Wich bring difference in color temperature on the green ???

[@StevenWasher]

Normand Germain Good question! The answer is that there is only one combined white balance. No need to major in the minors. :)