Anyone remember Who's Line is it Anyway? That show with Drew Carey as Host. Anyway there was a improv routine (there all improv) where one of the cast would be thrust in front of a green screen as a "reporter" on the scene. As the "anchors" asked questions related to the action in the screen, the guy/gal in front of the screen would have to guess what he/she stood in front of.
Here's and example... according to the title, one of the best:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9y01_flVpI
The implementation in front of live t.v. allows for nearly endless possibilities, including, as in this case, the duplication of cast members. Even though the audience both at home and in the studio is well aware of the action on the screen, the member thrust in front of that green wall has only laughs and simple questions to guide him. Such a difference in view points, with only a few feet to separate the cast member and the audience is only possible with green screen.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
News To Go: Green Screen
What a world we would live in if that screen behind the weatherman was actually a floor to ceiling high-definition screen. Of course, that is not the case. Each weatherman (or woman) stands in front of a green (or blue), though its not seen on t.v., screen. Those scattered storms headed towards Ashland are digitally inserted, as is that five-day forecast that often projects beautiful weather... at least during the school week.
So thank J.C. Monahan when she manages to describe events unfolding behind her on a blanks screen. Take that News to Go, but don't forget to check Channel 5 for tomorrow morning's weather.
So thank J.C. Monahan when she manages to describe events unfolding behind her on a blanks screen. Take that News to Go, but don't forget to check Channel 5 for tomorrow morning's weather.
Monday, April 14, 2008
Green Screen Comments 1st
1st Example:
Star Wars Episode III, final duel
Bravo was playing the series again this weekend, and I had the chance to watch the final battle between Anakin and Obi-Wan.
see it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSwy412nttI
Fortunately no such lava-filled environments exist on this planet, and green screen tech had to fill that vacancy. The elaborate and well-choreographed fight encompasses skirmishes on narrow bridges, up falling ramparts, and across streams of lava. Besides the interspersed CGI scenes, of which the green screen scenes blend nicely, the fight is well depicted and visually astounding. Its fast-paced nature and multitude of locales must require an abundance of green/blue covered objects and landings.
Star Wars Episode III, final duel
Bravo was playing the series again this weekend, and I had the chance to watch the final battle between Anakin and Obi-Wan.
see it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSwy412nttI
Fortunately no such lava-filled environments exist on this planet, and green screen tech had to fill that vacancy. The elaborate and well-choreographed fight encompasses skirmishes on narrow bridges, up falling ramparts, and across streams of lava. Besides the interspersed CGI scenes, of which the green screen scenes blend nicely, the fight is well depicted and visually astounding. Its fast-paced nature and multitude of locales must require an abundance of green/blue covered objects and landings.
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