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03/05/2011 10:23:09 PM · #1

Tried out the Chroma Green.

Edit: Added a blur to the BG.

Here's another...they wanted this cartoon background. I didn't really detail this one so some green remains.

Here is one of the original unedits.

Message edited by author 2011-03-05 23:49:08.

Bear_Music

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

03/05/2011 10:53:57 PM · #2

Worked well!

03/05/2011 11:03:08 PM · #3

The beach shot looks great. I'm still seeing an outline on the other one. I attended a seminar on CS4/5 processing and there were some great tips for fine tuning the selections.
The instructor made it look easy but I haven't mastered it yet. As for Chroma Green, in general, I think the 3/4 poses look pretty good overall, but full length shots are hard to get the depth and perspective right. You really need a good bg to pull it off.

fotomann_forever

03/05/2011 11:03:31 PM · #4

Green-screening worked well, but I think a good dose of Lens Blur would be great on the background.

03/05/2011 11:13:09 PM · #5

Yeah...the beach has some serious DOF in it for a close up ! I have a few others I'm working on and will post.

Originally posted by fotomann_forever:

Green-screening worked well, but I think a good dose of Lens Blur would be great on the background.

03/05/2011 11:14:38 PM · #6

I got some tips from youtube that really worked well on getting the green off in one big mask. Really easy. I did have to tweak to get some green off of the edges...but not much.

Originally posted by Marjo:

03/05/2011 11:18:54 PM · #7

I think I just didn't get enough light on the background. And, the fact that the subject I tried had a whole mess of stray hairs. Would it be alright if I posted an example?

03/05/2011 11:25:19 PM · #8

Sure...post a few...I'm here to learn.

Originally posted by Marjo:

I think I just didn't get enough light on the background. And, the fact that the subject I tried had a whole mess of stray hairs. Would it be alright if I posted an example?

03/05/2011 11:33:40 PM · #9

This one didn't turn out too bad but I really had to work at it. Like I said, my selection skills are pretty weak. I even watched the Youtube, too. These were just quick practice candids in the studio.
Here's another one I tried with my dog. It's been around for awhile.

03/05/2011 11:35:29 PM · #10

The dog is really good !

I can see where the portrait may have given you some trouble with the dark and light areas. However, You did a good job on getting rid of all the green.

Originally posted by Marjo:

03/05/2011 11:56:43 PM · #11

Thanks, I hope I didn't kill your thread for you. You can delete mine if you'd like. :)

03/06/2011 12:07:01 AM · #12

Nah....Its doing it's job. I just wanted a little feedback. I'll post more later.

Originally posted by Marjo:

Thanks, I hope I didn't kill your thread for you. You can delete mine if you'd like. :)

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

03/07/2011 11:03:57 PM · #13

Bump to get some comments on this one.

ScooterMcNutty

Canon EOS-5D

03/07/2011 11:25:18 PM · #14

commented :)

03/08/2011 08:33:41 AM · #15

commented ;)

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

03/08/2011 12:33:42 PM · #16

Heheheheheee...

Here's another.....

Ozzie

Nikon D90

03/08/2011 01:11:24 PM · #17

Great thread, we bought one of those green screens, just need to try it out.

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

03/08/2011 01:16:35 PM · #18

Originally posted by heatherd:

Great thread, we bought one of those green screens, just need to try it out.

You know, it doesn't have to be green; formerly "blue-screening" was the standard for video ... in the "old days" a TV newscaster could never wear a blue shirt or tie, or else the graphic/film overlays would show up on their chest as well as the "screen" on the back wall.

What you want is any solid color which is not present in the subject, so you can use your editor's "Magic Wand" (Photoshop term) tool to easily select and mask by color.