Great stuff Gord! I had a few 'not quite crisp' backgrounds in my early days. I don;t use green screen as much anymore, but your info is helpful for future ones.
Looking forward to when Motivational Firewood goes into a virtual background space for some videos... because you will make something super-awesome I am sure!
Yes, that effort can save a ton of time! This issue happened to me when I had my lighting a little too uneven and then I had to re-shoot after re-aligning the lighting back to where it was exactly, in the previous successful setup. Now I have a more permanent setup so it rarely happens.
How do you do this for the entire video? Not just for the green screen/webcam background. I have a 10 second motion background I need for my entire video screen and want to put elements on top of it such as webcam recording with transparent background.
Great video. How would you add a green screened clip behind an object (such as a desk or window or person) so that only the part you want visible can be seen? Is there a way to edit the frames to have what parts you want visible and what parts you don't? Crop only let me cut out straight lines. For example: The green screen video of a person walking across screen. While the normal video is of a tree in a park, so that the person appears to be walking behind the tree.
Hey Mr. Duane, unfortunately, what you want to do would require three layers of shots - the green screen, the beach, and the table stuff, with the walking part layered in between. Alternativelay, an editor like Adobe Premiere Pro, has more sophisticated traction masking (because awning is moving). That said, the more sophisticated green screen stuff you can do in Camtasia is demonstrated in this video: ruclips.net/video/RpSqaQHPvBg/видео.html . It might give you some additional ideas.
That's great, Scott! Not sure if you saw it yet, but I have a video on my channel where I share some green screen lighting tips as well: ruclips.net/video/z5qaN0Y9Goc/видео.html . How are you going to use green screen - to show slides behind you or do other stuff with animations and branding?
I have a bookshelf as a background in a video and I would like to remove it. It is not a matter of removing one color but to completely remove the bookshelf behind me, so as to add another different background.. I have tried with "remove a color" but it does not remove it.
Remove a Color lets you select a color with the color picker and then has the adjustment parameters to tune around that color. It's not mean to remove a an array of color in a background around you. I suggest you consider putting up a green screen and using some lighting, if that fits into your budget. If you are going to do talking-head style videos, some tools will remove the background for you - they have a feature that does an "ok" job of removing the background without having a green screen. If you try out the Zoom app, you might find that it works for you. Let me know how you get sorted. Good luck!
@@GordIsman Thank you very much for your answer. The green-screen solution implies that I have to remake the recording with a green screen behind me, whereas I want to use a video which I made some years ago. So, perhaps, the zoom solution might fit. However, if I understand, your answer testifies to a non-negligible limitation of Camtasia as an editing tool: it is not able to superimpose a new background on an existing background. (That said, I love Camtasia and am very happy to use it for my lectures)
@@carloalbertomagni, Camtasia has a degree of simplicity, but also with power. I'm glad to hear you are using it for you teaching. Good luck. My Camtasia 2020 review is out tomorrow.
Yes, you can use the "Remove a Color" Visual Effect against another color background, it doesn't have to be green. It can even be just a solid wall color behind you. But remember, the color you remove may be in the subject you are recording and so it will remove the background and that color in what you may be recording. So, be careful.
I'm having a "heck" of a time trying to do a green screen. I'm starting to think camtasia is not the way to go for green screening. I use a Logitech C920. Maybe it's the lighting ... the RGB varies from 97 - 208 depending on what part of the image I eye drop from ... I have green paper taped to the wall behind me ... I'm hoping I just need a decent light set up and a green screen to fix this .... every time I remove the green my image gets a jagged wavy perimeter. I don't know if it's the camera, the lighting or the camtasia software ... trying to fix this b4 I drp the C note on the camtaisa upgrade. Help me Gordo?
Many people have no problem in using the Camtaisa "Remove a Color" (green screen) visual effect. Most issues have to do with inadequate lighting, which I talk about in my videos on Green Screen. Also, if it's something that is more related to the sides/edges, consider cropping the sides of your video, but be careful not to cut out what's relevant in the video. Here's a video with green screen tips, that may help you: ruclips.net/video/z5qaN0Y9Goc/видео.html
@@GordIsman I watched it. I get it. It's the lighting. What do you think of the webaround or the elgado green screens? I'm not a gamer. Maybe the elgado? So you think there is no problem with my C 920 webcam? And what light set up to buy?
@@GordIsman Thank you. I think I have a Logitech 920 cam ... I was looking into this light last eve ... Yongnuo YN300 ... Vids would be just me ... thoughts?
@@freedomwatchdog2495 Looks like this light is a great value and I like the diffuser cover. I haven't used there products, but I know others that have. You should do well with that assuming it's the right solution for what you're looking for.
@@GordIsman Cool. Well I get lighting part is important. Key, filler and hair light ... what about stands for this light ...? I'm thinking two up rights and maybe a boom for the hair line light? I see there is a threaded hole in this light for one, anybody ever use a stand with this light?
@@freedomwatchdog2495, yes, that's a great start. If you haven't looked at my Better Videos from Home guide - see link in the video description, you'll see more tips related to setup. Also, in this video: ruclips.net/video/z5qaN0Y9Goc/видео.html , I go through the lighting setup for green screen.
Fantastic green screen video Gord. Well done!
It's a joy to create as I learn from you and Cowhand!
Thanks for the green screen tips.
You are welcome! Feel free to suggest any ideas for more videos.
Great stuff Gord! I had a few 'not quite crisp' backgrounds in my early days. I don;t use green screen as much anymore, but your info is helpful for future ones.
Looking forward to when Motivational Firewood goes into a virtual background space for some videos... because you will make something super-awesome I am sure!
Good video Gord! 👊
Thanks Nick! It feels better with each production.
Excellent follow up video, Gord! Biggest tip: test shoot your green screen BEFORE doing a long recording.
Yes, that effort can save a ton of time! This issue happened to me when I had my lighting a little too uneven and then I had to re-shoot after re-aligning the lighting back to where it was exactly, in the previous successful setup. Now I have a more permanent setup so it rarely happens.
How do you do this for the entire video? Not just for the green screen/webcam background.
I have a 10 second motion background I need for my entire video screen and want to put elements on top of it such as webcam recording with transparent background.
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I'm thinking of making a T-Shirt with "Let's Dive In!" on it.
Great video. How would you add a green screened clip behind an object (such as a desk or window or person) so that only the part you want visible can be seen? Is there a way to edit the frames to have what parts you want visible and what parts you don't? Crop only let me cut out straight lines.
For example: The green screen video of a person walking across screen. While the normal video is of a tree in a park, so that the person appears to be walking behind the tree.
Hey Mr. Duane, unfortunately, what you want to do would require three layers of shots - the green screen, the beach, and the table stuff, with the walking part layered in between. Alternativelay, an editor like Adobe Premiere Pro, has more sophisticated traction masking (because awning is moving). That said, the more sophisticated green screen stuff you can do in Camtasia is demonstrated in this video: ruclips.net/video/RpSqaQHPvBg/видео.html . It might give you some additional ideas.
@@GordIsman Thanks for the follow up. I'll have to get creative I guess.
Brand spankin' new to green screen, but want to add it to my upcoming online course.
That's great, Scott! Not sure if you saw it yet, but I have a video on my channel where I share some green screen lighting tips as well: ruclips.net/video/z5qaN0Y9Goc/видео.html . How are you going to use green screen - to show slides behind you or do other stuff with animations and branding?
have never done green screen. did pick up camtasia but have yet to try it..
You'll be on your way quickly Rebecca. Looking forward to you doing videos when the time comes :) .
I always use green background
I have a bookshelf as a background in a video and I would like to remove it. It is not a matter of removing one color but to completely remove the bookshelf behind me, so as to add another different background.. I have tried with "remove a color" but it does not remove it.
Remove a Color lets you select a color with the color picker and then has the adjustment parameters to tune around that color. It's not mean to remove a an array of color in a background around you. I suggest you consider putting up a green screen and using some lighting, if that fits into your budget. If you are going to do talking-head style videos, some tools will remove the background for you - they have a feature that does an "ok" job of removing the background without having a green screen. If you try out the Zoom app, you might find that it works for you. Let me know how you get sorted. Good luck!
@@GordIsman Thank you very much for your answer. The green-screen solution implies that I have to remake the recording with a green screen behind me, whereas I want to use a video which I made some years ago. So, perhaps, the zoom solution might fit. However, if I understand, your answer testifies to a non-negligible limitation of Camtasia as an editing tool: it is not able to superimpose a new background on an existing background. (That said, I love Camtasia and am very happy to use it for my lectures)
@@carloalbertomagni, Camtasia has a degree of simplicity, but also with power. I'm glad to hear you are using it for you teaching. Good luck. My Camtasia 2020 review is out tomorrow.
Sir, how i will make green screen Video?. Is it possible to change background without green screen?
Yes, you can use the "Remove a Color" Visual Effect against another color background, it doesn't have to be green. It can even be just a solid wall color behind you. But remember, the color you remove may be in the subject you are recording and so it will remove the background and that color in what you may be recording. So, be careful.
I'm having a "heck" of a time trying to do a green screen. I'm starting to think camtasia is not the way to go for green screening. I use a Logitech C920. Maybe it's the lighting ... the RGB varies from 97 - 208 depending on what part of the image I eye drop from ... I have green paper taped to the wall behind me ... I'm hoping I just need a decent light set up and a green screen to fix this .... every time I remove the green my image gets a jagged wavy perimeter. I don't know if it's the camera, the lighting or the camtasia software ... trying to fix this b4 I drp the C note on the camtaisa upgrade. Help me Gordo?
Many people have no problem in using the Camtaisa "Remove a Color" (green screen) visual effect. Most issues have to do with inadequate lighting, which I talk about in my videos on Green Screen. Also, if it's something that is more related to the sides/edges, consider cropping the sides of your video, but be careful not to cut out what's relevant in the video.
Here's a video with green screen tips, that may help you: ruclips.net/video/z5qaN0Y9Goc/видео.html
@@GordIsman I watched it. I get it. It's the lighting. What do you think of the webaround or the elgado green screens? I'm not a gamer. Maybe the elgado? So you think there is no problem with my C 920 webcam? And what light set up to buy?
I am just getting going with my 4 year old camtasia version 8.6 ... can I do this with that?
Check out this video for version 8.1 featuring Remove a Color: ruclips.net/video/wXaS2cWjzWE/видео.html .
@@GordIsman Thank you.
I think I have a Logitech 920 cam ... I was looking into this light last eve ... Yongnuo YN300 ... Vids would be just me ... thoughts?
@@freedomwatchdog2495 Looks like this light is a great value and I like the diffuser cover. I haven't used there products, but I know others that have. You should do well with that assuming it's the right solution for what you're looking for.
@@GordIsman Cool.
Well I get lighting part is important. Key, filler and hair light ... what about stands for this light ...? I'm thinking two up rights and maybe a boom for the hair line light? I see there is a threaded hole in this light for one, anybody ever use a stand with this light?
@@freedomwatchdog2495, yes, that's a great start. If you haven't looked at my Better Videos from Home guide - see link in the video description, you'll see more tips related to setup. Also, in this video: ruclips.net/video/z5qaN0Y9Goc/видео.html , I go through the lighting setup for green screen.