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Mythica37987396g5ie
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Jan 29, 2025 6:09 AM UTC
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What is the best non-green screen video background remove for Premiere Pro?

Hey all.  I'm really needing something that takes me out of the background of my bedroom where i'm doing my videos (full transparency, deep budget issues 🙂 ).  What are the best recommendations? (especially on a budget).

 

 

    Ishan Y
    Ishan YCorrect answer
    Inspiring
    Jan 29, 2025 12:44 PM UTC

    Hi there,

    Having a deep contrast between the subject and the background would still be helpful. There are several online guides on creating backdrops on a budget. Afterward, you can try keying it out in Premiere Pro or, if needed, rotoscoping it in After Effects (using Rotobrush or MochaAE), as Richard pointed out. I suggest leaving the least dependency on rotoscoping and doing your best to create a backdrop before recording your footage. Best of luck!

     

    Thanks,

    Ishan

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    FlyingFourFun
    FlyingFourFun
    Legend
    Jan 30, 2025 4:43 AM UTC

    if you do happen to have a few bucks, and want something significantly automatic, you can try the borisFX Matt Assist ML for above.  works pretty well;

    Animated AI Masks in Mocha Pro 2025 - Object Brush & Matte Assist ML [Boris FX]

    Because you used a green screen, but with not perfect enough lighting, this tool should do an amazing job against the 'greenish' background, but it also works without a green screen to.

     

    Something to consider

     

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      Kevin J. Monahan Jr.
      Kevin J. Monahan Jr.
      Legend
      Jan 30, 2025 3:04 AM UTC

      Luma Key, but it doesn't have as much control as Ultra Key.

       

      I'd focus on the greenscreen technique. Place plenty of distance between you and the greenscreen. Do you have any lights at all yet? Ideally, two (+ a white card/foam core) or three fixtures are going to be fine. Light the greenscreen as evenly as possible and separately from the subject. 

       

      LIght the subject similarly to the proposed background. Warm scene? Use warm colored lights, etc. for the subject.

       

      Flag the subject from the greenscreen ligthing, if possible. A few low cost lamps and a bit of ingenuity could get you in the zone at a low (but not zero) cost. Good luck.

       

      Thanks,
      Kevin

       

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      Ishan Y
      Ishan YCorrect answer
      Inspiring
      Jan 29, 2025 12:44 PM UTC

      Hi there,

      Having a deep contrast between the subject and the background would still be helpful. There are several online guides on creating backdrops on a budget. Afterward, you can try keying it out in Premiere Pro or, if needed, rotoscoping it in After Effects (using Rotobrush or MochaAE), as Richard pointed out. I suggest leaving the least dependency on rotoscoping and doing your best to create a backdrop before recording your footage. Best of luck!

       

      Thanks,

      Ishan

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      Mythica37987396g5ieAuthor
      Participant
      Jan 29, 2025 11:22 PM UTC

      @Ishan Y - The challenge is I have a greenscreen but I can't seem to get the lighting right.  I have a softbox, but I keep getting little artifacts in the space and don't have the budget to get other lights.  I'm not sure what to do so i'm looking into potential other options.  Honestly, if I could get the lighting right with the green screen it's the most easeful.  Any suggestions for having just one softbox?

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      Richard M KnightCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      Jan 29, 2025 11:35 AM UTC

      Rotoscoping in AfterEffects.

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      Mythica37987396g5ieAuthor
      Participant
      Jan 30, 2025 12:23 AM UTC

      @Richard M Knight - just a repetition of what I said to Ishan - 

       The challenge is I have a greenscreen but I can't seem to get the lighting right.  I have a softbox, but I keep getting little artifacts in the space and don't have the budget to get other lights.  I'm not sure what to do so i'm looking into potential other options.  Honestly, if I could get the lighting right with the green screen it's the most easeful.  Any suggestions for having just one softbox?

       

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