Green Screen Project

A green screen video uses "chroma-key compositing" to blend a background image or video with other layers of media. This special effect is often used in newscasting and weather reporting. Green screen videos require both the use of a green background and special software.*

This page was originally created for use by students in my STEM class Maker Studio, but (as of October 2015) has been updated for workshops I (Wes Fryer) present about Green Screen video. Handouts and resource links for my other presentations/workshops are available.

Green Screen videos can be created as a type of Quick Edit Videos.

- Interview Collage Quick Edit Video Examples (YouTube Playlist)

Need FREE Background Images / Pictures?

1. MorgueFile.com has excellent FREE photos (student/class-friendly)
2. Photos for Class (student/class-friendly, includes attribution!)
3. Flickr CC-BY licensed images (not as good for students to use)

Students: Please complete our Green Screen Movie Planning Sheet!

Examples of Green Screen videos:

YouTube Playlist

Oklahoma State Symbols

Every Teacher Needs Access to Publish YouTube Videos!

Green Screen and StopMotion (by @fugelfun)

Green Screen and Stop Motion from Tricia Fuglestad on Vimeo.

I Am Art (by @fugelfun)

I AM ART from Tricia Fuglestad on Vimeo.

Gear

In our class we're using the following equipment and software to create green screen videos:

1. Fancier Chromakey Green Screen Kit 1000 Watt Video Lighting Kit Photo Studio Kit Umbrella Softbox Kit ($140)
2. Replacement large bulb ($20)
3. Ipow iPad Tripod Mount Adapter Universal Tablet Clamp Holder ($9)
4. Makayama iPad Tripod Mount (for iPad2)
5. Standard camera tripod

Apps

1. Green Screen by Do Ink iPad app ($3)
2. YouTube Capture (free)
3. iMovie for iPad (free with newer iPads)

For additional resources related to green screen videos, see the "Green Screen" page of the Summer 2014 "Create, Make and Learn" workshop website.

If you're interested in having a workshop or breakout session on Green Screen videography presented at your conference or other learning event, please contact Wesley Fryer!