Getting the most from Chromakey

Chromakey_Photography_examples.jpgAre you looking to offer your customers the latest in Event Photography? "Chromakey or Green Screen Photography"as it is probably more widely known is fast becoming the edge that sets event photographers apart; there are those that provide this service and those that don’t. Those that do are reaping the rewards and those that don’t - could.

Clients are continually seeking that something special, something to outdo the last event something with the wow factor! There can’t be anything that wow’s the client quite like ‘Chromakey’.

Our course is designed to walk you through the ‘Chromakey’ process from start to finish, so that you can add this interesting and rewarding technique to your own event business.

The course is run by Paul McCabe and Kit Fanner, both are experienced commercial and event photographers who use ‘Chromakey’ to good effect. There are no secrets to ‘Chromakey’ photography just good and bad techniques. You will have an opportunity to see and to use different systems that will help guide you towards the best system for you should you wish to go down this route.

The course will cover the following topics: 

  • An introduction to ‘Chromakey’.
  • ‘Chromakey Equipment’.
  • Backgrounds (materials & colour).
  • Lighting.
  • Dealing with the customer, maximising the experience.
  • Best practice for good results.
  • Software and Background imagery.
  • Overlays, Magazine covers and Branding. Marketing ‘Chromakey’.

There is a great deal of information to get through but there will be time for you to have a go yourself so bring a camera.