Green screen help needed.

Hi need some info if possible.

I want to be able to do green screen from photos.
What is the best software to do this with.

I have a PC and and an IMAC

I know about taking photos and using photoshop to remove the green but there must be an easier way esp for 2 computer formats.
I use my Imac for all my photography so what software is the best for removing green screen and allowing me to add in my own backgounds.

Is there any software which will allow me to shoot live by connecting my camera to my imac (canon 6000 i think) so its a decent dslr.

Any help on this would be apprecited.

hi managed to find a program on the pc thats called green screen wizard 6

Its not bad but is pretty slow and cumbersome.
Surely this cant be the best out there.

Anyone do any chromokey editing live using video mode (swap backgrounds for video) ????

can you not use chroma keyer in what ever software you use(adobe etc)to remove background green & drop your background in behind?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSnWyZxKZd4

If your only doing a few images then Photoshop is still the best option, but you will need a green screen plugin/action to simplify things and speed up the process. Google search Photoshop green screen plugin.

If you are thinking of doing lots of images then you need to look at Photokey6 http://fxhome.com/ I've not used it but heard good things about it. The next stage up and probably the best solution is Darkroom Pro by Express Digital http://www.darkroomsoftware.com/ This is a complete workflow package and does far more than just green screen but its not cheap.

I'm not familiar with the Canon 6000, is it an DSLR or a compact? If its a Canon DSLR then the Canon supplied EOS software will let you shoot live using a USB cable.

canon dslr m8.

Ill check out the packages above cheers again to u and wrath of bod.

I didnt even know there was a photoshop plugin :)

seeing as ive got your attention ive seen a Boogie heads video system on ebay which does video mode with green screen
Do u know if this sort of setup could be used for anything else besides Boogie heads

Darkroom is what we use when asked for green screen in an even situation its pretty quick but the most important thing is to get the lighting st up correctly, make sure the background is lit up to prevent shaddows as much as you can or it can cause a few issues.

The pain in the butt thing with darkroom is when files are importing your not able to use the software so don't go shooting large files medium fine is usually plenty.

I've seen these out on events, they are known by other names, dance heads, pop noggins etc. The systems have been around for a few years now so the kit will be a little dated. The most costly item in these systems is the custom software and the music videos that need licencing, I'm assuming you don't need these. I'm a 'stills' guy not video, but if video is the way you want to go then I think there must be a cheaper way than spending £3500 on ebay. You will need a chroma key backdrop, some constant lights, camera and the right software, Adobe Premier/After Effects,Sony Vegas etc.

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Originally Posted by Little John

The pain in the butt thing with darkroom is when files are importing your not able to use the software so don't go shooting large files medium fine is usually plenty.

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True, medium fine JPG's is what I normally shoot, but I rarely import from a card nowadays, I run tethered or wireless.

yep seen that darkroom rather expensive :)

I have the green screen/stand and 4 decent lights and a decent DSLR camera (Canon with various lens)
Its just a matter of finding a good program that when i took my pics i can just import them into computer and then remove Green screen easily so i can alter the backgrounds

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Done a quick tester - seems to work fine in photokey

all you lot using Darkroom - r u saying u actually paid the full price for the software.
Its well expensive.Ive looked though my usual sources seems they about 5 years old so cant test it.

Sounds like your good to go, let me know how you get on with Photokey and remember what Little John said about shadows. As I said, Darkroom is a whole workflow package so its worth the money if you use the functionality in a commercial environment. There was a 'cough' version knocking about a while ago but the print processing part of it was shagged and not being able to print in Darkroom is pointless.

none of the stuff i want is for commercial use.
Just home use only

I have a DesignJet 500 ps so im going to be printing some big posters for the kids.
I found the cough version of Darkroom core edition but for love of money could not find how to do green screen in it.
Weird program

I takes a while to get your head round Darkroom and set it up the best way for your requirements. Love nor money would not have helped you, Core edition prior to version 9 did not have green screen functionality, only the Pro and Assembly editions.

LOL what is chances on that

mine is 8.9 cough cough

Lets see the results when your done.