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Coursedesign wrote on 4/21/2008, 8:57 AM
"Interviews" is a wide concept.

I have used my 6'x8' Photoflex folding greenscreen for this, it is very convenient to pack.

If you are doing medium close up shots or mid shots, that's the way to go imho.

Depending on the environment it is often possible to do wider shots than that.

Remember that you don't need to cover the entire frame with green, just as a minimum the people outlines.
Jay Gladwell wrote on 4/21/2008, 9:15 AM

Any portable greenscreen should do the trick.

JohnnyRoy wrote on 4/21/2008, 10:55 AM
> Any portable greenscreen should do the trick.

Just make sure it isn't made of shiny material or else you can get hot-spots from the lights glaring. I agree that something like the Photoflex FlexDrop2 would do just fine.

~jr
Cheno wrote on 4/21/2008, 2:47 PM
www.eefx.com

They're not collapsible frame green screens like the Flex Drop (Photoflex) but these guys build a very sturdy, light foam backed material that is mostly non-reflective and you can get it in larger than 5' x 7' sizes.

Depending on either scenario, you'll most likely need some sort of frame also to hold the screen so either Photoflex's or EEFX's materials will work well.

cheno
JohnnyRoy wrote on 4/21/2008, 4:07 PM
I have two green screens from eefx.com and they are superior to anything I have ever used. You'll love 'em! I only use them in the studio but they're great. I still think a collapsible is best for quick setup on the road.

~jr
Seth wrote on 4/21/2008, 5:34 PM
Reflecmedia makes a retro-reflective system that pulls perfect keys regardless of shooting conditions, but it costs quite a bit more, too.

http://www.reflecmedia.com/video/products/index.htm
blink3times wrote on 4/21/2008, 7:11 PM
I just made one a while back. One of those spring loaded roll-up type windows blinds spray painted flat green, hanging off of one of those IV bottle hangers on wheels that you find in any hospital.

Works great.
richard-courtney wrote on 4/21/2008, 8:06 PM
I too have used reflectmedia system (you can get the fabric through Rosebrand).
Most expensive but liked using it best.

I also had a reversible blue/green screen from Botero.

Don't forget, if your subject does not cast a shadow on the wall,
and you lock your camera down, and stay at same zoom you can use a
difference key.
GregFlowers wrote on 4/22/2008, 5:44 AM
One low tech item I've found to be very effective as a portable green screen is using flourescent lime green lycra (Spandex). I have a 4'x7' piece that I got on sale at a fabric store. It requires very little lighting, lights evenly with very little spill and wrinkles stretch right out. It can be taped in place. For fast set ups it is my screen of choice. It can be found on ebay for cheap. I have a fold out portable screen and a 4'x4' piece of the velcro type material but I find myself using the Spandex the most.