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Getting wrinkles out of green screen?

by Mike Hill
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Hey how have you gotten the wrinkles out of your green screen?

Just got my green screen today from Ebay and hung it on my stand. Now I just have to get the folding lines out of it, any ideas?

if I put an iron to it will it have a shine to it?

Mike Hill

PS. Any good software to use with chroma key? I've tried WMM but the green screen file I added is not showing up in the files. I use Vista...
#green #screen #wrinkles
  • Profile picture of the author Josh Anderson
    Hi Mike... if the wrinkles are really bad you might try a tobi steamer.

    They stock them retail at our local costco.

    Personally I never worry about wrinkles because the software I use for keying is pretty forgiving.

    if I put an iron to it will it have a shine to it?
    Not unless its plastic... did you buy a quality muslin cloth green screen?
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    • Profile picture of the author Mike Hill
      Originally Posted by Josh Anderson View Post

      Hi Mike... if the wrinkles are really bad you might try a tobi steamer.

      They stock them retail at our local costco.

      Personally I never worry about wrinkles because the software I use for keying is pretty forgiving.



      Not unless its plastic... did you buy a quality muslin cloth green screen?


      Yes, I did in fact get the Muslin and it is very good quality. it's longer than the room I have in it so I just folded the bottom half back over the stand and smoothed it all out.

      I'll try the steamer (good tip) ...

      I have a good softbox lighting kit but now I am going to go to the hardware store tomorrow and get me some 1000 watt flood lights on stands to light up the screen behind me.

      What software are you using Josh?

      Mike Hill
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  • Profile picture of the author Ouroboros
    Stupid idea maybe, but when I was traveling with my suits (many lives ago), I would always hang them in the motel bathroom while I took showers.

    Steamed the wrinkles right out...maybe place the screen in a really humid place for a day or two?

    Steve
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    • Profile picture of the author Josh Anderson
      I have a good softbox lighting kit but now I am going to go to the hardware store tomorrow and get me some 1000 watt flood lights on stands to light up the screen behind me.
      You likely wont like the result of that... harsh shadows... more heat... possible circuit overload etc.

      I actually teach people how to make their own softboxes out of low energy, softer, and cooler compact fluorescents...
      What software are you using Josh?
      I use Sony Vegas for editing and Ultra 2 for keying (out of production).
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  • Profile picture of the author williamstarrett
    Believe it or not, you don't even need steam for muslin.

    Get a spray bottle of distilled/filtered/bottled water and set it to mist. Then spray down the fold lines. You should see those folds begin to relax immediately and by the time it dries, almost completely.

    A couple of times at most is all that's needed.
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  • Profile picture of the author anonymous123567
    Yeah Williams got it!

    Steam is good though, I've got a big old projector screen that i was able to iron, but ol' steam is a beauty

    Alex
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    • Profile picture of the author Dixiebelle
      HI Mike: You can always use something that everyone has in their bathroom- a hair dryer. Just turn it on high and smooth the crease as you go. You may want to do it from the back side. Works like a charm.

      Dixie
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      • Profile picture of the author John Ritz
        Also by putting a 2x4 board along the bottom of the screen can make it more taut and tighten some of those wrinkles.

        Then if you place the subject at least 6 feet or more away from the screen, your camera will focus on the subject and the wrinkles will fall out of focus somewhat, making it smoother for the editing software.

        I too use Sony Vegas 8 Platinum.

        Cheers,

        John
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