The Basics: How to Shoot & Edit a Green Screen Video
Rahim Samad, Creative Entrepreneur
The Basics: How to Shoot & Edit a Green Screen Video
Rahim Samad, Creative Entrepreneur
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1. Intro
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2. Gear & Equipment
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3. Setup & Recording
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4. Editing
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5. Class Project
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6. Clips from My Green Screen Music Video
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About This Class
This Introductory class is designed for anyone looking to jump right in to learning about creating a green screen video. In this class you will learn the basics of how to create a green screen video. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
I will discuss the neccessary equipment needed as well as how to light a green screen, and some other techniques to get you started. We will be using Apples Final Cut Pro X to edit. I have included a free trial in the resource section below. By the end of the class you should be able to set up your own green screen and shoot and edit a short green screen video. Green screen is a cheap and effective way to add quality and production value to your videos if used correctly.Â
Meet Your Teacher
Hi my name is Rahim Samad, I am the owner of Smart Impact Media, LLC and Sirat Designs, LLC. I am a Creative Entrepreneur with 10+ years of video production, business & entrepreneurial skills. I have owned a total of four businesses, two of which are current. I am passionate about business, creating, and helping others. I hope to use Skillshare as a platform to help others learn from my past and present experiences, as well as further my skills as a teacher. Be sure to follow me on Skillshare and stay up to date with all things to come.
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The 15 Second Clip
ASSIGNMENT
Upon completion of this class you will have the opportunity to create a 15 second Green Screen video clip or longer demonstrating the techniques that you learned in this class. The purpose of this class is to learn the basics of shooting and editing a green screen video. You can showcase any kind of footage that you like (appropriate of course) using the green screen. Upload the video clip and share it with the class. Also I can offer my own critique and assistance where needed.
DELIVERABLE
Upload a 15 second green screen video clip to share with the class. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Post your youtube or vimeo link in the Project Gallery to share.
MATERIALS
Video Recording Device: DSLR, Camcorder, iPhone, iPad                                  Lighting                                                                          Green Backdrop                                                                  Computer                                                                             Editing Software: Final Cut Pro X                                                           I have included a link below in the Resources section for a free trial for Final Cut Pro X.Â
RESOURCES
Download a free 30 Day Trial of Final Cut Pro XÂ Here
Free Trial for Video Blocks to download background footage, clickHere
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