Video Editing Glossary

Chroma Key

Removing a solid-color background (usually green) to composite a new one behind the subject.

Chroma key, popularly called green screen, removes a uniform background color so the subject can be placed over different footage or graphics. It depends on even lighting and a wrinkle-free screen. Spill suppression and edge refinement make the composite believable.

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