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joell55989307
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October 22, 2017
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How Do Create A Background For Using The Green Screen In Premiere Elements 15?

  • October 22, 2017
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Hi,

I have read and viewed all the tutorials I can find on using the green screen and video merge effects but I can not seem to get it to work properly.  I am thinking my background is the problem.  How do I create the background I want to merge with the green screen?

Thank you for any help.

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Steve Grisetti
Legend
October 22, 2017

Have you looked at the tutorial I posted above? It shows you how to do exactly what you're asking for.

As for areas that don't key well -- like the bright spot on the left and the desk that is showing, use a Garbage Matte to trim those areas away before you apply your Chromakey/Videomerge.

Ann Bens
Community Expert
Ann BensCommunity Expert
Community Expert
October 22, 2017

Post screenshot of you greenscreen footage.

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joell55989307Author
Participant
October 22, 2017

Thanks for answering,

I am talking about the background to replace the green screen. I have the

video of the person in front of the green screen, now I need to create or

buy a nice clean looking background to replace the green screen.

Thanks,

Joel

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joell55989307Author
Participant
October 22, 2017

How do I create a background to replace the green screen?  Do I need the green screen on the desk, or leave it uncovered?

Any help would be great!  I am trying to make something fun for some kids about the golden rule.  However this seems to be more involved than I anticipated when I agreed to do it.  ha ha

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Steve Grisetti
Legend
October 22, 2017

Are you talking about the new background you're going to add with Videomerge or are you talking about the green screen or blue screen background behind the person you're going to Videomerge into the new background?

Have you seen my tutorial on the subject? I explain what makes a good key shot.

Chroma Key and Videomerge in Premiere Elements - YouTube

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