How Do You Do Proper Lighting In Green Screen Photography?
Lighting is very important when doing green screen photography. This article explains the effects of different types of lighting on your outcome. Consider these images. The image on the left was shot with a direct flash. The harsh shadow makes complete Green Screen removal impossible. The shadows show up as black areas in the final image. The photo on the right used an on camera flash with a diffuser to soften the shadows. Green Screen Wizard then has no problem showing even the detail in the hair. Shadows can also come from a screen that has folds in it. So the first and most important thing to remember is: NO SHADOWS A second more subtle problem for advanced photographers is Rembrandt vs. flat lighting. It is often nice to have one side of a face or body shaded to give a more dramatic look to a photo. Unfortunately this can shade the green screen as well. You need to use this technique with caution or separately light your background. Outdoor Lighting: Make sure the subject is in the
