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keylight issues
Hi,
I’ve already watched Andrew Kramer’s podcast on keylighting, but I’m still having a problem with footage I shot against a blue screen (what our station has). The edges of the talent’s hair is, for lack of a better word, jittering. It looks like a real life version of Dr. Katz. I’ve already tried the choker and adjusting the black and white clip. What can I do to remedy this? Thanks a lot.
Sean
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4 Replies
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was this shot on DV?
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It was actually shot using a D9 camera. I imported into avid using composite cables and then exported it to After Effects using a Quicktime Reference file. (I don’t have Automatic Duck, and I can’t really afford it).
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Wow, someone else with D9!
Can you digitize with something other than composite? D9 supports SDi which is the best option, but component would also be a good choice. That would definitely improve your key. And what codec did you export to in QT? Use Animation codec
Another thing to try once you re-digitize: Precompse your raw footage and put a slight blur on it and set the blend mode to “Color”. That will help smooth out the edges of your key.
And finally, make sure your footage is interperted correctly
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I don’t have anything to add, except I thought I was the only one who remembered Dr. Katz! I love that show!
-JB
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