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Jack Foster · March 16th, 2007, 01:41 PM

Hi
I planning to do some green screen shooting with my HD100a.
Can anyone suggest a good light ratio between green screen and subject.
For example should the green screen be one stop brighter than the subject.
Thanks for your help.
Jack

Liam Hall · March 16th, 2007, 02:35 PM

Jack,
Lighting ratio's got nothing to do with it. Even lighting on a wrinkle-free background is the answer. I use a couple of softboxes.

Also, avoid light reflecting back on to your subject, rim/backlighting the subject will help with separation. Light your subject and background separtely and you shouldn't go too far wrong.

Hope that helps,

Liam.

March 16th, 2007, 01:41 PM	#1
Jack Foster Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 41	Green Screen Ratio Hi I planning to do some green screen shooting with my HD100a. Can anyone suggest a good light ratio between green screen and subject. For example should the green screen be one stop brighter than the subject. Thanks for your help. Jack

March 16th, 2007, 02:35 PM	#2
Liam Hall Major Player Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London, England Posts: 969	Jack, Lighting ratio's got nothing to do with it. Even lighting on a wrinkle-free background is the answer. I use a couple of softboxes. Also, avoid light reflecting back on to your subject, rim/backlighting the subject will help with separation. Light your subject and background separtely and you shouldn't go too far wrong. Hope that helps, Liam. __________________ Writer-Director-DOP www.liamhall.net