The green screen is a video editing program that can be used to replace images or videos on a screen. This is a popular technique used in media from local weather forecasts, to music videos, to Hollywood blockbuster films.
Chroma key is a method used in video editing to make a background or other object look like it’s part of the video clip. In Premiere Pro, you can use the Ultra Key effect to chroma key your footage. ..
This tutorial will show you how to seamlessly incorporate a green screen effect into your videos. By following this guide, you’ll be able to create videos that look amazing and realistic.
How to Set Up Your Footage for a Chroma Key
To apply the Ultra Key effect, you’ll need to clean up your green screen footage to make it look better. You will be applying a matte to your video so that you can get rid of the areas you don’t need for chroma keying.
After you’ve trimmed the video, we’ll move on to applying the Ultra Key and Chroma key to your video. ..
How to Chroma Key In Premiere Pro Video Editor
After you’ve applied the matte, go back to the Effects tab and click on the Ultra Key effect. Follow the steps below to apply it. ..
To fine-tune the edges of your subject so it fits into the background naturally, select the Alpha channel. This will change your footage to black and white so you can more easily see what areas need some work. If the white in the Alpha channel looks more translucent, that means the selected color may be more visible there.
You can also change the Setting dropdown to Aggressive to select a more aggressive color.
If you want to clean up your subject’s edges and create a more finished look, you’ll want to check out the Matte Cleanup section. Here, you’ll find effects called Choke and Soften. Choke will close in the edges of your subject with hard lines, while Soften also closes in edges, but with a greater feathering effect.
Adding in a Background for Your Green Screen
To add in the background of your choice into your video, simply click on the “Background” tab and select the desired background. You can then change any of the settings to suit your needs.
You can now see how well your subject fits in the new background footage and make necessary changes using the tools outlined above.
Tips for Editing Your Chroma Key
There are a few more tools that can be helpful in cleaning up your key so that it blends well into your background or effect.
Transparency
This setting is used to refine difficult edges such as hair or fur, fibers, or other complex subjects. It can be lowered to make them more smooth and clean, while it can be raised to make them more softened out. This setting is good for refining difficult edges.
Pedestal
The Pedestal value affects how much of the background is visible around the subject. Lowering this value will increase that effect, and raising it will create more crisper edges.
Shadow
This effect will make the edges of your subject look softer, making them more realistic. This is great for making your subject appear more natural in the added surroundings.
Create Mind-Blowing Effects With Green Screen Video in Premiere
chroma key effect for green screen clip
Adobe Premiere Pro is a powerful video editing software that can be used to create green screen effects. If you’re a beginner, it’s important to learn how to use this software so that you can create beautiful videos without any problems.
