15 {{ upvoteCount | shortNum }}
15 {{ upvoteCount | shortNum }}

Backdrop color for shooting videos?

by Rob Whisonant
11 replies
I'm going to be buying some full length curtains to use as a backdrop while shooting IM videos. Will be just me and a whiteboard in front of the curtains.

Any suggestions on what color curtains to use for best viewer trust, contrast, look etc?

So far I'm thinking a blueish grey.

Re's
Rob
#backdrop #color #shooting #videos
  • Profile picture of the author stanigator
    As long as you're wearing appropriately-colored clothing, it shouldn't matter.
    You may want to look at your wardrobe for clues, so that you don't need to unnecessarily buy new clothes for filming.
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[7017151].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author Resale Rights Ninja
    White. White is the best. Shine some lights on the background and on yourself and it will be crisp and look like something straight off of apples website.
    Signature

    PM Me Now!

    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[7017204].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author Kurt
    Instead of curtains, I'd set up a "green screen" as a background so you have the ability to add practically "anything" as a background.
    Signature
    Discover the fastest and easiest ways to create your own valuable products.
    Tons of FREE Public Domain content you can use to make your own content, PLR, digital and POD products.
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[7017635].message }}
    • Profile picture of the author Rob Whisonant
      Originally Posted by Kurt View Post

      Instead of curtains, I'd set up a "green screen" as a background so you have the ability to add practically "anything" as a background.
      Any chance you have a link where to buy a green screen that is reasonably priced? Would not mind shooting video on one. I like the idea. Thanks!
      {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[7017664].message }}
      • Profile picture of the author Kurt
        Originally Posted by Rob Whisonant View Post

        Any chance you have a link where to buy a green screen that is reasonably priced? Would not mind shooting video on one. I like the idea. Thanks!
        Sorry Rob, I don't have a direct link other than to say I thought I saw good deals for them on Amazon. Ebay is probably also an option. And you can also probably make one pretty easily, lighting is probably the biggest concern.

        I can tell you that the cheapest version of Sony Vegas (about $45) does a great job with green screen (chroma key function) and if you get the green screen correct, it's just a couple of clicks in Sony Vegas to add whatever background you want.
        Signature
        Discover the fastest and easiest ways to create your own valuable products.
        Tons of FREE Public Domain content you can use to make your own content, PLR, digital and POD products.
        {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[7018015].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author March Meadow
    Just don't clash, man - don't clash...
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[7017730].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author March Meadow
    Paint the wall in your house where you'll be shooting the videos. Cheap and can be easily changed to suit.
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[7017735].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author dsouravs
    A professional video compositor can answer it but video makers use green screen for easy extraction of videos from back ground.

    I forgot the exact term of that extraction procedure :|
    Thank you
    Signature

    I can convert your Non-Responsive website to Responsive website ... How sweet is that? :)

    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[7017780].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author David Mansfield
    Gideon Shalwick has a great video on YouTube about using white as a background...
    Hope it helps!
    Signature
    Grab your 100% Free Book (Sold on Amazon) - How to Start an Online Business
    Available here: www.mediapublicity.net/free


    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[7257254].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author ZachMiller
    If you cannot create a background that tells the audience about you..

    GO BLACK

    This forces the audience to look at you and only you.. the way you stand out from a black (yet well lit) background creates an almost "aura" effect when people are sitting on a webinar for 1-2 hours..
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[11045993].message }}

Trending Topics