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The chroma key effect, also known as green screen, is a favorite among our users. It is widely used in popular movies and TV shows and I'm almost certain that your favorite movie had at least one scene made using the chroma key effect. Green screen definitely lifts your video up a level and it is surprisingly easy to use.

Follow these simple steps to create your very first green screen video:

1. First you need to find a solid colored background. It doesn't have to be green, but you should make sure that the people/objects that will be in front of the camera don't match the color of your background. If the background is green and the person in front of the camera is wearing a green t-shirt, his t-shirt will blend into the background (which can also be a fun project!). You can also make your own green screen by using a sheet, paint the wall or use colored paper as a background.

2. The trick to making sure your green screen video comes out perfect is light. Lots of light. You want to make sure that all shadows are eliminated so that the background is completely single-colored.

3. When you're done recording your green screen video, it's time to import your video to the WeVideo editor. Once you have imported your media, place the green screen footage in "Video 2" and the background in "Video 1", as shown in the picture below:

4. Double-click on the green screen clip and choose the color-keying tab. Use the eyedropper tool to remove the background color, adjust to make sure the background is completely removed and hit "Done".

5. And just like that, you have created your very first green screen video:

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Do you have access to a green screen? Or, do you have access to green butcher paper? Read on about two fun activities you can do with your students in front of these materials!

This past summer my school went through several renovations. One of the renovations included creating a green screen room. I have always wanted access to one, but once we had it I wasn't sure the best way to use it. That is when I started thinking about it like I do all technology - how can I change what I have always done now that I have access to different technology? After I thought about it like that I came up with these two fun ideas!

Who doesn't have their students perform reader's theaters in their classrooms? I am positive they are a part of every primary reading curriculum. My students and I always have fun working on them to work on our fluency and our speaking skills.

This winter I found new and fun reader's theater scripts from Jessica Tobin's TpT store. My students and I had a blast rehearsing them and she even includes reader's response sheets for you to use! After we started rehearsing them it came to me - why only perform them in front of our class when we could in front of the green screen instead?

The first step was to help my students find backgrounds for their plays. I have a subscription to Dollar Photo Club, so we downloaded from there. You can find them in several places though. When the students were ready to perform, it was as simple as having them stand in front of the green screen while I had the app Green Screen by Do Ink open on my iPad. The app is super simple to use and it was just a matter of me recording them while they performed. Anyone could figure it out!

The result? Check it out below! The video is a little lengthy...so feel free to skip around! After we finished we watched them in our classroom. It was both fun and an additional learning experience for my students.

The second idea I had was with our writing program. We use Lucy Calkins and were working on opinion writing. The program has students write book reviews and encourages them to write them "Reading Rainbow" style. Instead of just writing and performing them, we recorded them in front of the green screen!

For the background my students and I downloaded pictures from google images. I then just had them stand in front of the screen while I used the app again to record them.

The second result? Check it out below! I hope you find some new books that you would like to read! We had so much fun watching this one together also.

How do you think you can incorporate a green screen in your classroom? Even if you do not have one you can use any green background!

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Using a Green Screen to Support AND Enhance Your Curriculum!

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Introduction: Pocket Green Screen

I was so pleased with the results of my Portable Green Screen project, that I decided to make an even smaller one that could fit in my pocket. Perfect for lego men, which we play with a lot around here.

Green Screens are an interesting technology, used for all kinds of interesting effects. The first Star Wars Movie was done with green screen techniques, however computers make it a whole lot easier today.

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Step 1: Hunter/Gatherer

You will need some bright green card stock and a suitable pocket sized tin, some small fridge magnets, and some little models.

Step 2:

Trace the bottom of the tin two times, side by side (see photos) and also a tab on both sides of one of the tracings.
Fold as shown.

Step 3:

Mount the stage by tucking the un-tabbed card into the lid with the stage resting across the tin. Secure it in place using the small magnets to stick the tabs to the sides of the tin.

Step 4: Action!

This part is super simple.
Take pictures of your model(s).

Step 5: Change the Background

Edit the pictures using your favourite photo editor.
Start by cropping down to just the screen and object.
Remove the green using a magic wand or colour selection tool.
Replace with cool new backdrop of your choice.

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Green Screen Tools and Tips for Using in the Classroom

If you aren't taking advantage of the green screen to add depth to project-based learning in your class, then you will want to read this primer on how to get started. In this entry, we take the direct route to inexpensive green screen tools and offer real examples from classrooms.

Green screen or chroma key allows you to photograph a subject against a green or blue background and replace that background with a digital backdrop of your choice. It is the easiest and less expensive way to put your subject against any backdrop you want without spending a fortune for costly backdrops. You can do this with existing quality software that doesn't cost you anything at all.

A green background works well because it is the furthest color away from human skin tones. That makes it easier to remove the green and place a background. If you aren't familiar with green screen creation, follow the tips below to get started:

Whether you are on iOS or Android, it is quite easy to create the special effects green screens afford. Some apps you can use include Green Screen for iOS or Green Screen Pro for Android. For Windows or Mac users, do NOT spend hundreds of dollars on a green screen program.

Do Ink is a green screen app available in iPhone, iTunes, and iPad. By using the green screen effect, Do Ink green screen lets teachers and kids create amazing photo and video projects. Elementary school kids can use Do Ink green screen to create their own movies, tell stories, explain their ideas, and so on. This app can use the live camera feature but it also allows you to work on prerecorded photos and videos. Creations of kids can be saved so that it can be shared later. Other features include using both the front and back cameras, setting a stop time for the video, white balance, exposure, video trimming, etc.

Consider allowing your students to choose. For example, you might assign them a book trailer, a holiday portrait, or thank you note to a guest speaker, a commercial for a product, news/morning broadcast, or historical report. They might even decide to do something else like a sports or music video.

3. Keep the following technical tips in mind:

How Do Ink Green Screen Works

Do Ink green screen is a versatile and easy to use tool. Here is how you can create photos and videos by using Do Ink:

Using Do Ink Green Screen with elementary students

Do Ink green screen is one of the best tools for education. If you want to use it with your elementary students, here is how you can do it:

Presentations about Animals

Students can use Do Ink green screen to present their learnings about different animals they studied in the library.

Educational Benefits of doing Green Screen Projects

Green screen allows pupils to discuss, evaluate or reflect on their learning using their imagination and digital skills. Pupils can share a story or get into character using a background setting of their choice - this is a classic example of using technology to do things that would not be possible without technology as suggested with the SAMR model in the classroom.

In conclusion, this technology which was once an awe-inspiring feat only attainable if you were working in the film industry on the backlots of Universal Studios is now readily available and easy and engaging for your classroom. Whether you teach preschool ages students or Year 12 students, green screen technology has a place embedded into your learning and teaching program. If you already have iPads in your school, then you are well on your way to integrating green screen technology.

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Green Screen creating is such a fun way to express your creativity and what a better way to do that than with LEGOs. My students love using them in the classroom and I'm sure your students will too. In this post I will share some ways we use minifigures in our green screen projects and some tips that work well in my classroom. If you are new to green screen you can check out my previous posts here to help you get started.
1. Make mini puppets
Use green objects to make puppet sticks. The reason you want to use green colored objects is so they won't show in your project. It makes them invisible. I will share 3 different objects you can use: green markers, green straws, and bbq skewers painted green.
GREEN MARKERS
You can use LEGO minifigures in all kinds of projects. Animate your minifigure on a green stick or straw in front of a green background like a little puppet. In the photo above showing behind the scenes of green screen, I used some green markers and they worked great with a little scotch tape on the back of them to hold the minifigure. So basically anything you can find that's green works. Check out the video below to see a sample. In a project like this you could also have your minifigure share some fun bee facts.
GREEN STRAWS
A few months ago I noticed the new green straws at Subway so I snapped a photo to share because we always use them for puppet sticks in our Green Screen projects. Keep your straw from your next visit, ask friends to save you theirs, or even ask Subway to donate some to use in your classroom. It's even helping save the earth by recycling.

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Here is another way we use green straws in my classroom without tape. I have my students use one of the long skinny LEGOs in the end of the straw with the figure attached to the LEGO. I also added a paper clip to make it a little tighter (these were bigger straws from Walmart) so the figures wouldn't be moving around. It worked great!
GREEN BBQ SKEWERS
Another inexpensive way to incorporate stick puppets into your projects is to paint BBQ skewers. I used Clark and Kensington Luscious Green paint for this. This works well when you need a longer stick.
2. Make Mini Green Screens
Since LEGOs are so small you can use little green screens with them. Maybe you are traveling and want to have some green screen fun so you might want to try these portable green screen options. They fit right into a suitcase, bag, or purse. The Green Screen Doink app even works on your phone so you have everything right at your fingertips to make a cool project. Mini green screens are also nice for the classroom because they don't take up much space.

PLAYDOUGH

Green playdough works perfect for mini figures. Just form the little background around your minifigure so that it is completely covered. You can always use the mask tool in the app to mask out the edges or zoom in on your photo to cut them off. Later on in my post you can see how I used the photo from this playdough to make an app smashing project.

ALTOIDS TIN

I've seen people make ALTOIDS tins into little LEGO play time toys by glueing the LEGO bases in the tin so kids can play with minifigures in them. It got me thinking that it would make a great portable mini green screen.

Glue a strip of green fabric or felt to the lid and leave the rest of the fabric loose.

When you are filming or taking photos put the lid side down and drape the extra fabric over the back. Everything folds back in and shuts when you are finished. You can even put 2 minifigures inside with a few little props and then you have a green screen on the go.
Other small Green Screen Options
You an also use painted pizza boxes, green file folders, or small pieces of green cloth. These things doesn't take up much room at all and can easily be used with minifigures. Mini green screens can be used with Lego stick puppets but also work great for just to take a green screen photo.
3. Take Photos with minifigures
You don't even have to animate to make a fun project with green screen. Just use a simple green screen photo. This is an easy way to get students used to the layers in the app and start them out small.

Use the feature on the Green Screen app to take a photo instead of making a video. Put your minifigure on a green screen and snap a photo. Then save it to your camera roll. The photos can be added to multiple projects throughout the year. When you are in the Green Screen app make your layers and then select the word photo by the word SAVE. When you tap SAVE a photo is saved to your camera roll. The photo can be added to other apps where you can add text or other kinds of information. My students loved researching pigs and spiders after our read aloud of Charlotte's Web. They took photos of the LEGO pig and spider on the green screen and then gave them a background in the green screen app. They they added their photos to the Pic Collage Kids app and typed their information

4. Animate your minifigures Do you love app smashing? It's fun to animate by moving your minifigure on a green stick but what about making it talk?

Here we moved our astronaut around on a green stick which was a BBQ skewer painted green. We made our Lego Minifigure talk with the app Face Talker. This was added as a photo layer. Green Screen projects are great ways to share information you learned about a topic. Here we shared what we learned about astronauts.

You can also use Chatterpix Kids app which was used in the talking with LEGO® Pedro video. I app smashed with the new Clips app from Apple to give it a comic effect. I used the photo taken with the green play dough and added it to the Chatterpix Kids app and it became the top layer in my Green Screen project.
5. Build Scenes
One last fun way to use LEGOs in your project is to build a background scene with your LEGOs and then take a photo of it to add to the background of your project. Your students could walk around in "LEGO city". Just remember not to use green legos unless you want them to disappear but this could make a super cool effect if you do it right. We are definitely going to be doing this next year so stayed tuned and I will write a blog post about it.

I have something super exciting in the works called Green Screen in the Classroom. It gonna be jam packed with lots of ideas and things to use and do with Green Screen. Here's a sneak peek of one of the items. Stay tuned to my next posts so you don't miss out.

Hope you got some great ideas about using LEGO®s with your green screens in your classroom. Can't wait to see what you create.

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Green Screen creating is such a fun way to express your creativity and what a better way to do that than with LEGOs. My students love using them in the classroom and I'm sure your students will too. In this post I will share some ways we use minifigures in our green screen projects and [...]