Create your own stunning videos at home using green screen

Over 2000 students and counting. Video is all around us from social media to streaming and broadcasted programmes. In fact we are all so used to seeing slick, professional videos that most people don't realise the huge amount of equipment, resources and money that goes into producing a programme.

Imagine then if you could get that same look, feel and quality with your video production, without the need for the vast equipment, production team and expense. The good news is that you can, by using green screen. If you have ever tried filming at home, you will know that finding a professional looking background is often a challenge.

Filming outside is not easier because you have other people that could get in your shot, weather, lighting issues and stray noises to contend with. Not with green screen. You can film your background outdoors and then film yourself against a green screen in a controlled environment.

The magic comes when you composite both bits of footage together and can control everything. For example, if the wave sounds on your beach are drowning out your voice, you simply turn them down, as they are on a separate layer. If you are using a budget camera but want to blur the background and create a depth of field look, you can, simply add blur in the editing process.