25 May 2007

General Specialist - Greenscreen and Bluescreen Checklist

Some really good tips here of things you would think of (no blue jeans with bluescreen) to things you might not have (blonde hair is harder with greenscreen than with bluescreen).

Zach Lipovsky OnTheLot intro [video]

DIY [wooden] Greenscreen

I prefer more portable solutions, but this might help if you have a permanent fixture and/or transportation. It lists the paint color, but make sure to check the comments about it.

DIY: Greenscreens and Backdrop Stands

One idea I saw on the Make link to this page was the idea of using a garment rack. While it may be a little small for the size I would normally like, I think the garment rack might work well for smaller sets (models?) and the idea itself could even be adapted to the PVC approach (add wheels, etc)...

Welcome!

Many of us (most likely the you, the reader, included) have had an interest in making your own movies for years. Some of us have made home movies ;) or worked for cable access or possibly even written scripts.

The purpose of this blog is to help us get started. Ideas, tips, and general low-cost DIY solutions.

Good luck and Happy Filming!