iMovie '09: Green Screen & Lightsaber Effects

[nickyj182]

Just got iLife '09 and it looks like it's gonna be a blast. I have a few questions.

What should I use as a green screen? What color green? Where is a good place to buy it?

Also, anyone know how to make some good, quick lightsaber effects yet on the new iMovie?

Thanks a lot!

 

[ppc_michael]

You should use a color that appears bright and vibrant on camera. But the most important thing is to make sure it is a unique color that doesn't appear in the clothes or skin tone of any of the subjects, because then you will have all sorts of keying problems.

I am not all that familiar with iMovie, but I would not expect a great light saber solution, as it can be a rather tricky thing to do that normally people use After Effects for.

 

[eclipse]

I am not all that familiar with iMovie, but I would not expect a great light saber solution, as it can be a rather tricky thing to do that normally people use After Effects for.

Is there any updates on the Lightsaber effect in iMovie09?

What about Final Cut Express... should I get into that instead for Star Wars fan films (kids mainly, not serious hobby but family level movies).

 

[eclipse]

Anyone know of any coders out there madly coding up an iMovie09 lightsaber plugin? (here's hoping)