New to video editing... I need help :d

There are several effects shown here, but the main one you want to master is called "keying". Keying removes the background around your subject.

Shoot your subject against a green or blue screen, then use the chroma key effect in your editing program to knock out the green/blue. Once you've done that, you can stack up multiple copies of the subject at the same time and reposition them, freeze frame them, add other effects to them. Get the idea?

First get the keying down and then we can help you with the specifics of the other effects.

karlaprieto said:

ohh ok thanks i will do that by any chance do u know maybe what kind of fabric i can use to green screen i cant paint and i need something cheap...

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Go to the Fabric store and get some solid green cloth. That should do! Make sure to light both the cloth and the subject.

And light them separately. Important is that your greenscreen lighting is as even as possible, at least around your talent.

ikea

Hi, check out ikea they do a blanket that works well as a greenscreen
Called 'lucy' not sure if still available.

Camera to use with green screen

I'm just beginning to play around with videos in imovie and green screens. Is a T2i a good camera to use? I have a 16GB SD card and it fills up quickly. Should I invest in a digital camcorder? Any advice appreciated on beginner gear for lighting as well. I also bought a Rode Mic for sound.

machomer said:

I'm just beginning to play around with videos in imovie and green screens. Is a T2i a good camera to use? I have a 16GB SD card and it fills up quickly. Should I invest in a digital camcorder? Any advice appreciated on beginner gear for lighting as well. I also bought a Rode Mic for sound.

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The T2i is a perfectly adequate camera for videos and even professionals still use it. A (good) digital camcorder will provide you with some benefits, the most important of which for you would probably be a good autofocus system. But if you already have an external mic, and you can pull focus manually, this is a great starting set. By the way: Most camcorders also store on SD cards and wil fill them up just about as quickly. Just keep some backup cards with you.

I would much rather invest in some lights! The lighting and composition is way more important to create good cinematography than the camcorder. And the script and acting are more important when it comes to making a good movie. Please keep that in mind.
As I live in Germany, and we have completely different brands and lighting gear here, I will not recommend any specific models. But if you have the money to ask for a potential upgrade on the T2i and already have a microphone, then don't save on the lights!