FCP Green Screen - Selecting Other Colors

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FCP Green Screen - Selecting Other Colors

In using the green screen keyer I'm trying to remove something Red. There's no green in the video. It automatically selects the blue item (understandable) but then I use "sample color" & select the red item. It then removes the red (great) but without restoring the blue item it deleted earlier. I've also tried messing with the selected color in the color wheel to no avail. I feel I'm going about this wrong. How do I use green screen to just remove Red (or for the future- any color besides green). See images for reference.

Posted on Jun 28, 2024 2:48 PM

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Answer 1

Jun 29, 2024 6:51 AM in response to SoaringOverTexas

Before you select the new color, drag the Strength slider all the way to the left to undo the keying of the blue color.

This is going to be a difficult shot to key, nonetheless. The talent is far too close to the background, with a large shadow, and keying out the red will also affect the other colors significantly.

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Answer 2

BenB

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Jun 30, 2024 1:29 PM in response to SoaringOverTexas

What Louis said, and because it resets that parameter.

When you select a color (drawing that small box) you are actually making a keyframe. Thus, when you select a new color do what Luis said, PLUS be sure you are at the FIRST frame of the clip.

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Answer 3

Jun 28, 2024 5:00 PM in response to SoaringOverTexas

Please take a screenshot of the keyer effect inspector screen. I think it's good to show it so everyone can understand what you're doing.

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FCP Green Screen - Selecting Other Colors

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