How to Edit Green Screen in OpenShot

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through the process of editing a green screen in OpenShot using a simple video clip example.

Steps to Remove Green Screen

1. Set Up the Project

   • Open your project containing the green screen video clip on a single track.

2. Add Chroma Key Effect

   • Show the effects tab, then add the chroma key effect to the video clip.
   • An effect icon will appear at the top-left corner of the clip.

3. Adjust Chroma Key Properties

   • Show the properties panel.
   • Click the effect icon to open the chroma key's properties.
   • Ensure the Playhead is at the start of the clip to prevent animated green screen removal.

4. Set Key Color

   • Double-click the Key Color property to open the color selection dialog.
   • Select green as the key color. Note: The key color can be any basic color like blue or yellow.

5. Select Key Method

   • Start with the basic keying method.

6. Adjust Threshold Value

   • Adjust the threshold slider to remove the green screen without affecting other colors or main subjects.
   • Experiment with values, e.g., start with 200 or 300.
   • For higher precision, try setting it to 300.
   • Be cautious with high values, e.g., 350, as they may affect other colors in the video.

7. Experiment with Key Methods

   • Try different key methods like LCH Chroma.
   • Note that different methods have different optimal threshold values.

8. Final Adjustments

   • Set back to basic keying and use a threshold of 300 if necessary.

9. Add Background Video

   • Add a new track below the current one and insert the background video.

Conclusion

Editing green screen in OpenShot can be a straightforward process with these steps. Adjusting the key method and threshold are crucial to achieving a clean result. Thank you for watching, and I hope you find this tutorial helpful.