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04/26/2007 06:30:09 PM · #1 |
Hi
I am about to get into chroma key, using people as the subject. I would like to tap into the experience of others. To that end I have some starter questions ...
1) Blue or green?
Green seems to be better for Digital Video because the CCD reacts better to greens than blues. Does the same hold true for CCD's in still cameras?
2) Paper or fabric (and if fabric what sort)
This would get lot of use so unless there are major drawbacks, such as creases, I think fabric will be more practical (can be washed, won't need to replace constantly etc).
3) Studio strobes or constant lighting?
I have a couple of studio strobes to light the subject but will need to but a couple of lights for the background. Do strobes work best or should I go for a constant light source? Can you mix and match the light types?
Any assistance here will be greatly appreciaed :)
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04/27/2007 09:28:55 AM · #2 |
| You may want both blue and green. If the subject is wearing green, you should use blue... |
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04/27/2007 09:35:06 AM · #3 |
Amazing. I started a thread about Chroma Key about an hour ago and no one has replied to it. at least your getting some response...
You might want to look into the reversable screens. I seen some lastnight online blue on one side green on the other.
And fabric is probably the better choice. I have shot alot of chroma key video and always use a fabric drop. however I do have one wall in my basement painted green just incase I need a wider backdrop.
edit to add, wish I could help you out with the lighting but that is one of the things I addressed in the thread I started, with video it is constant light however I am still trying to learn what is best for photography. I would imagine constant light in the back would be best. but not sure how one would go about setting it up. hopefully someone on DPC is a Chorma Key Guru...
Message edited by author 2007-04-27 13:37:53.
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04/29/2007 04:34:34 PM · #4 |
Good idea about getting both colours, thanks guys. I did not know you could get reversable ones.
With the lighting I would also imagine it reacts better to constant light, but do not know if you can mix them with strobes, as I have 2 good strobes already (and if I can't mix I'll get another strobe rather than a complete set of constant lights).
Cheers :)
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