Compositing & Chroma Key

Compositing

Compositing is where you combine multiple layers to create a succinct image blending live action footage with computer generated imagery using green screen.

Effects to help your compositing appear real:

Tint – ‘Map Black To’ and ‘Map White To’ the darkest and lightest areas of the live action footage then set the ‘Amount’: 25%​

Blur & Sharpen: ‘Fast Blur’ – ‘Blurriness’ set to around 1-1.5​

Noise & Grain: ‘Match Grain’ – Select ‘Noise Source Layer’ and set to your footage, ‘Viewing Mode’ set to ‘Final Output’ you can also utilize ‘Tweaking’ if needed.​

Colour Correction: ‘Lumetri Colour’ - lower the ‘Saturation’ to help blend. ​

Other effects you may utilize include: using layer ‘Modes’ including ‘Screen’, Duplicating layers to add depth, other Grain effects, Blurs (including ‘Fast Box Blur’ & ‘Camera Lens Blur’) and colour correction using ‘Curves’. ​