The Ultimate Green Screen Comparison Guide

With the rise in popularity of Twitch streaming or becoming a KZbin content creator, green screens are becoming more common for your everyday creators. But what's the difference between a cheap green screen and a known gaming branded green screen from Elgato? We take a look at the two ends of the spectrum and everything in between and give some helpful tips for how to use them.
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[@owendavis9719]

Channel is booming at the moment keep up the good work 💪👍

[@Joe-yh6qc]

You have great content, humor, nice quality, good editing and good reviews. Only point of critic is the ‘setup time’, you had to unlock the hinges, open the ‘door’ and stand out the feet, it wasn’t 3 seconds, probably around the same time as the other. Keep it up and will see you grow faster really soon my man!

[@HeIifano]

"Cause otherwise, it's just my face... that's not why you're here." It's not why I *came* here but it might be why I haven't left.

[@savagei6130]

As Joey Lawrence used to say, "Wooooah"!

[@birdy27designs77]

Love this video! I also noticed how great your keying is. I use Premiere also for my green screen, but I'd love to know what settings you use in Ultra Key effect to make edges look so good!

[@halfassedpodcastreboot1156]

I am just getting started myself and spending a lot of time researching. This is great info and pretty damn hilarious too! Well done and thanks for the info! Now I'm off to get a green screen or a giant cat that wears sunglasses...whichever is cheaper :)

[@Ife_As]

Went from 960 in the setup video to 1.7ksubs... keep it up

[@Snake-bq3kf]

21.9k now 😳 persistence pays off

[@ziadsroor2358]

There is a lot of work involved in these videos :) great job !

[@sanju_katwal]

This is so better than big green screen

[@raspiy2666]

I feel you it's hard to start out on KZbin

[@GrandMasterLynx]

I been at it since 2007 off n on

[@malcolmalexander3536]

GrandMasterLynx your not kidding..

[@Vintoneuler]

malcolm alexander yeah, that’s what I was like

[@overflex]

@@GrandMasterLynx bro I was born in 07 u almost been doin yt sporran 14 years

[@GrandMasterLynx]

@@overflex Yup July 13th

[@band1tt]

you can use light stands with grips to keep your pop up in place :)

[@MarkWattsVLG]

Good call 👍

[@nickitheexplorer3670]

Euros converted into US dollars First one:36.95 Second one:191.117

[@nickitheexplorer3670]

@CTS-10 it’s € converted into American dollars for the people who wanna buy it dumbass

[@Digmen1]

Your video is very entertaining. Great stand up!

[@AjaxeSSS]

What do you use to light it

[@JudeaGables]

Such a fun and entertaining video -- AND, just the info I was looking for about green screens! Thank you, Mark!

[@Denspion]

I picked up the Elgato one since it was on sale for black Friday, MUCH larger and longer than I expected which is nice, but my current configuration is way too cramped to use it to it's full potential, which will be resolved once I move into my own place and can setup a little studio, so far I've only used it with OBS and it does really well! great video! liked and subscribed.

[@raybp7512]

Did you get the regular version or the XL version?

[@NasserTone]

Your GreenScreen Keying is amazing!! Thanks for the video! May I ask what program do you use for keying? Is it After Effects?

[@MarkWattsVLG]

Thanks! I use Premiere Pro

[@NasserTone]

@@MarkWattsVLG OH Thanks a lot man for your quick reply! I really appreciate it! I would have never guessed that you use premiere .. it looks so advanced! Well done! Really great amazing work! Keep it up! 😍😍🙏 & Have a great day!

[@HRINACAR]

I like the idea of using it as a screen. Can u do a border in post I wander?? How do you avoid massive lights in your glasses?

[@GamingWithAce85]

I play on PS5, would I be able to use the Elagato green screen without using a software for it?(only using PS5 settings)

[@Owaida_alk]

We have chromats that may be suitable for designing your videos

[@Starfuly]

Seriously, this channel should have like 2m subs

[@linoralow]

5:50 the prove a point moment hahaa, thank you for the video. these were my two choices but im soooo leaning to the elgato.

[@sageakporherhe783]

Same here

[@SeanHelmsMedia]

My elgato green screen is being delivered in the mail today and I can’t wait. My channel is taking off now and am getting requests that this will help with. Sorry for being late.

[@LynnHarrod]

Three or four small hooks in the ceiling. A green shower curtain from the dollar store. Done. It's cheap, huge, and can be installed anywhere in any room. When you're done, roll it up and put it away.

[@MrDapperGent]

You have come a long way from 964 subscribers nice work very interesting video.

[@SimianLive]

nice video, would have liked to see someone messing with the lighting in the room while your was on camera to see how it effects the videos, lights on and off + mood lighting sorta thing. can bypass with rtx broadcast now but can be a bit glitchy at times

[@davidfell9696]

Thanks for the video. You make it look easy.

[@Havanacuba1985]

Wow that elegato screen, that is amazing

[@MarkWattsVLG]

Well worth it for streamers and content creators 👌

[@OctaneStreet]

Over 21k subs since this video came out 2.5 years ago! Good stuff :)

[@johnlait1654]

Yes I did find this entertaining, I don't know why but I want a green screen now great job Mark, now I have to become a KZbinr

[@Owaida_alk]

We have chromats that may be suitable for designing your videos

[@osbmixtape1133]

I love u bro the vids are amazing

[@etzilli]

2.3k subs.. Wow you are growing!

[@SirBala]

another great vid you getting bigger and bigger

[@KarenKefauver]

Very helpful even two years later!

[@lifeasmiyuki]

Very helpful❤thanks for making this video!!

[@brianway3216]

Dude thanks for this video. Gold!

[@whateverwavy]

now THIS was a quality vid

[@CodeWithZeyad]

I stuck my blue towel to the wall behind with tapes, it works great ;)

[@hugohobbs2066]

I'm struggling on a purchase for a green screen, but like you, I have nothing to prop up a flimsy one. My channel is new, and I have to have it. Thx for this video to help me understand what I'm getting into.

[@JawzJuice]

Really good video , covered all my issues

[@liammaxwell6114]

You made this interesting

[@TEKDAD]

You video is great. And congrats from your 900 subs in this video to your 12k. I’m about to hit 600...

[@ChrisFXOriginal]

You sir gave the answer to my question. Thnx so much for this video and keep up the amazing work ;)

[@matthewdavis9437]

Have to say that the moving backgrounds were distracting and the fake blurred room was fine but seemed like there's so much natural light coming in that is not hitting you. You might want a use a less bright or open room image. xD

[@christopherverkuilen8388]

Excellent work! I was looking at precisely these two and was able to make a decision with your video. Have any of you used two of these Elgato screens side by side/offset from each other a few inches?

[@MarkWattsVLG]

Not tried it but the base is wider than the screen so there would be a gap if they were side by side, offsetting them might interfere with the light distribution but if you've got a few decent lights it should be salvageable

[@xanderwymer]

Nice video mate thanks! Good comparison

[@thespeedytraumahealer]

Oh Matt that was hilarious and just what I needed! I bought a GS for about 50 bucks but it's pretty crappy! Very transparent and I still have a hair halo! The Elgato looks like what I need as space is an issue! Thanks so much. Liking and subscribing!

[@PeacePrototype]

Great video, Mark! Thank you for the info.

[@ASMRAloha]

Thank you for this! Also, where did you get that subscriber counter on top of your computer monitor?

[@CoolProductsExpress]

such a cool video, love it, thank you for sharing

[@snowballandpals]

I'm about to step up my Zoom game.

[@LeChickenLord]

How well do webcams work for you when using shadow? Cause I plugged mine into my computer and it lags and freezes alot so it's impossible to set up a stream with it.

[@SageGlobo]

What camera are you using it’s really good

[@AngelaNakiyingi]

Such a fantastic video! Thank you so much

[@Owaida_alk]

We have chromats that may be suitable for designing your videos

[@millie649]

So u got a small, TINY, one for about £29 but I got my 1.5m X 3m one for £7 and it works perfectly??

[@MrEelement]

Link?

[@millie649]

@@MrEelement sorry it’s been 2 years i dont have it anymore, anyway it didn’t work “perfectly” LMAO it was really bad sorry

[@CodeWithTom]

Great video comparison, thanks. I have a similar (but possibly worse) set up right now, and that's just a green screen cloth that I drape over some elevated dining room chairs. Looking at maybe getting the cheaper option here as the cloth creases and is so thin that lighting it evenly is difficult (light bleeds through from behind it too)

[@haitam6102]

Keep up good work you are working prefect 👌

[@MarvzMasakayan]

you had me on the rollup green screen..."did we start?" haha.. new sub here.. thanks for the review

[@Owaida_alk]

We have chromats that may be suitable for designing your videos

[@Adam-jd8gz]

Nice video. Subbed mate

[@MarkWattsVLG]

Much appreciated!

[@wandeesthoughts]

This was very informative thank you

[@zhakariajulio9451]

I realised this guy listens to AC/DC same as me till this day

[@ClaudioDesideriFilms]

Thanks man, helpful! :)

Nice demo 👍 How is your setup for lighting? How is your setup in software? (I’m using OBS)

[@themediatranslation6617]

Really cool video 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Have you used Filmora video editor? If you have, I'd like your advice to do this with good quality. Thank you!

[@user-kq6hu4vj3x]

Can anybody answer me? Will that work with feet and shoes part? Because I don't think it won't.

[@billyboybliss]

Very helpful, so many thanks. And dry wit appreciated.

[@MarkWattsVLG]

Tis the English way 👍

[@sergioalvarado364]

very informative. Thanks bro

[@theartofmoneysaving5919]

Got mine from Facebook market for £40. Absolute bargian price, so the best of both worlds 😂😂

[@BrittaniMillz]

Thank you! This was so helpful. I think I’ve made up my mind.

[@MarkWattsVLG]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rescuecat]

Very enjoyable and helpful video.

[@nerdcouch8192]

Great video dude! Very helpful!

[@alyboo9507]

Hi -I'm glad I found you, Mark! Awesome video and instructive video!! Question - Will the Elgato screen be sufficient for my webcam's widescreen 100 degree field of view? ... and, if not, any recommendations? Thanks!!

[@simplymusical4583]

Thank you! This was exactly what I wanted to know!

[@MarkWattsVLG]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ThatGoth]

I have both green screens and I found the popup one starts to crease after it's been used a few times while is terrible for light distribution.

[@sizosimelane]

Looked like it from the box as well. Also the material and color is too reflective. It literally spilled on the FRONT of his face. For live streaming it's efficient. For videography a nightmare

[@manurule12345]

Thanks! Really helpful video 👍

[@SophaPlays]

You can always get a stand for the cheaper one. Works just the same but great video :)

[@nathanielbunner9568]

bud no pressure or anything but can you review something similar to this one it is the EMART green screen by the way I subscribed

[@bestrickie2]

Hello. Excellent video. I’ve recently bought a similar green screen from Amazon but mine has the blue as well as green side when flipped round. The only slight stipulation is there’s no way of co erring the floor and I’m slightly tall. Are there a way round these small issues? It’s excellent how it’s portable and able to fold away in a bag.

[@MANIAKRA]

Great video man, thanks

[@dorutu]

my phobia of snakes really got me to skip the most of the parts, but keep up the good work man!!!

[@MarkWattsVLG]

My bad! haha

[@stephenrothman6058]

For the Legato - can you store it standing up with the wide length of the box vertical, so you can stand it in a corner or in a closet?

[@SportsCardsUK]

Great video, was just about to purchase the small one but I’m convinced the extra money will go a long way with the Elgatto!

[@MarkWattsVLG]

Good choice! 👌

[@BenLlywelyn]

Diolch yn fawr. I have been on a budget, but after my last video, I am definitely investing in some basic equipment. And yours is a good video to get a basic idea of what I am looking at.

[@thisisadebrown]

Is this the smaller or the larger item? Thanks for the vid by the way

[@KeithDraganiuk123]

Looks like a pretty sick screen man! A little pricey but takes all the crap factor out of all the other ones!

[@stephenhunter3625]

i used the green sheet of the bed well me wiff whent up the wall at me put it works so good not bad for £5 long as its green and dont tell wiff ur good to go

[@Dcthetruth85]

Wonder Will the elgato green screen work for a webcam that records wide mode darn near the whole room.

[@karenleeM]

Useful thank you

[@MrWinstonSmith]

Good video

[@Rockstarmoodz87]

What a day to be alive aye!! I literally just got my channel back today after a year and a half due to some rubbish person falsely copyright striking me now i have lost views subs and boy i was on a roll. Ahh well. But i am happy because i stumbled onto your page and have been enjoying myself. In your 1000 sub special you said things i can relate to it was tear jerking and i am so happy for you. Im also ordering one of those stream boxes but i want to ask you some question about it beforw hand. Oh yh just to let you know you can change your youtube name at any time. Just go to your google profile and click on your name and it should give you the option to change it. Thank me later. Anyway great work maybe we can network once i start to pic up momentum again.

[@Yourmissfitz]

this is something ive been wondering feel id need get the more expensive one because of the same issue as you face , there be no support behind me for the cheap one , thanks dude :) whats your twitch ??

[@MarkWattsVLG]

Its been so much more convenient! Its MarkWattsVLG

[@Yourmissfitz]

MarkWattsVLG nice one! I’ve been getting my setup with shadow sorted and this is now on my list

[@luisaleman3732]

so you leave it on the floor all the time?

[@GetBlockedUp]

Bro I want a shadow box so bad

[@MasterAlarcon]

Great video Mr.

[@lordcharfield4529]

I opened my Elgato today……brilliant, but not wide enough……

[@rannoon123]

[@marcins5584]

What is this YT indicator above your monitor?

[@lukeblackburn6406]

What is that youtube sub counter thing called and where can i find it? Its at 4:05!

[@MarkWattsVLG]

LaMetric Time

[@giorgio5789]

hi, what do you call the wire that makes the frame of the screen that keeps shape after folding it? thanks

[@TheYellowKazoo]

Thanks for this!!

[@GetBlockedUp]

Good editing

[@MarkWattsVLG]

Thanks!

[@firdauszainudin7118]

I’ll just buy the paint

[@CycloneCyd]

A Q4U: does a 'green screen' actually have to be green? Can it be any colour as long as it's consistent across the surface?

[@MarkWattsVLG]

Any colour, you can also have blue screens but that bright green colour isnt a common colour you have to worry about keying out by accident like someone's shirt

[@stevetragg]

Is chroma key paint expensive? The appartment I'm renting has a greenish color paint on it already, when I took a picture I could replace the background very similarly to a green screen. However, when I did the same with video I got a bit of a hazy look, especially if the image I replaced the green with was not bright. I imagine this is due to lighting??? Thanks for the video!

[@MarkWattsVLG]

The reason bright green or bright blue is used for Chroma Key is it's easier for software to differentiate between than and any other colours in your video. If you're renting i'd maybe look at rolls of chroma key paper you can hang!