Creating a Green Screen Video Studio Part 2

Green screen video studio article

Let's get going with creating a green screen video studio part 2.

It's now time to get the paint on the wall.

But first, here is the can of paint; 32 oz "Golf Day" by Rodda. Please note that it's FLAT paint (i.e. matte). That's important. Not only does it hide imperfections in the wall, it also minimizes light reflection(s).

Golf Day by Rodda via Amazon

Reminder: It's NOT green screen paint, per se.

It's regular paint - but it IS flat (matte).

32 fl oz (one quart).

This paint is available on Amazon here as shown below.

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Green paint off Amazon

CHECK OUT MY VIDEO at the end of this post!

Creating a Green Screen Video Studio Part 2: Let's Get Painting!

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Taping off the green screen areaTaping off the green screen area
Painter tape edges cut inPainter tape edges cut in

Whenever I "cut in" with a brush, I always notice that it leaves a darker "band." Bear in mind that this is just the first coat.

First coat of green screen paintFirst coat of green screen paint

Before you all write in, I know it looks light. I'm assuming it will dry darker! And this is just the first coat.

Painter's Tip for Zero Paint Skin:

Between coats, wrap up your roller and brush (tight!) in plastic wrap. Also, cover the paint tray too. Saves time and hassle of washing out the brush and roller between coats.

Let the wrap "rest" on top of the paint in the tray so a paint skin doesn't form.

brush, roller, and tray coveredBrush, roller, and tray covered with plastic wrap

Second Coat:

Second coat of green paintSecond coat of green paint

Yes, it's looking much better with each subsequent coat. It's still wet, that's why you see the light reflection...

and this is what it looks like from where I'm sitting creating this page...

Green screen from a distanceGreen screen from a distance

I think one more coat will do it! Notice how it's getting darker as it dries (as paint tends to do).

Third Coat: Done... and Done!

Third coat of paintThird coat of paint

Full Studio Setup - How Cool is This?

Halo light and painted wallHalo light and green screen painted wall

Here's the area set up! In the video below you'll hear about how I tried a variety of lighting but what you see here won out!

Update:

I'll be updating this page, so bookmark it!

In Part 3, I'll be doing a separate video demonstration as to how this works (inside of Camtasia). I'm pretty sure any other video editing software will work wonders too!

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