Bluescreen Compositing

Video professionals can master the art and technique of blue and greenscreen compositing with this comprehensive how-to course. Detailed tutorials demonstrate the techniques for using each of the major software keyers. Software applications profiled include After Effects and Apple's Shake and other software that operate on Windows or Max OS X.

John Jackman is an award-winning independent director and producer who has been involved in dramatic and video production since the mid-seventies. Widely regarded as an authority on digital production techniques, John has been a contributing editor to DV Magazine, and has taught workshops for NAB, the American Film Institute (AFI), Digital Video Expo, the Library of Congress, along with various film schools, colleges, and university programs.

The Basics: How Compositing Works; Types of Keying Processes; Simple Compositing Solutions; Setting Up a Studio; Lighting for Blue & Green Screen; Costuming and Design for Blue & Green Screen; Format Problems; Creating the Plates; Post Problems; Hardware Keyers; Software Keyers and Tutorials; Creating New Visions