How to Remove Green Screen in Adobe Premiere cc (Chroma Key, Remove Background) Tutorial

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through the process of removing a green screen background using Adobe Premiere CC. Known as chroma keying, this technique is widely used in video production to create engaging content by replacing the background with any image or video of your choice. Whether you're editing a short film or a documentary, mastering this skill can significantly enhance your video editing repertoire.

Step 1: Set Up Your Project

• Open Adobe Premiere CC and create a new project.
• Import your green screen footage:
  • Go to the "Media Browser" or use the "Import" option from the "File" menu.
  • Locate your green screen video file and import it into your project.
• Drag your video onto the timeline.

Step 2: Apply the Ultra Key Effect

• Select the green screen clip in the timeline.
• Navigate to the "Effects" panel:
  • If you can’t find it, go to "Window" in the top menu and select "Effects."
• In the "Effects" search bar, type "Ultra Key" and drag it onto your green screen clip.

Step 3: Key Out the Green Background

• With the green screen clip still selected, go to the "Effect Controls" panel.
• Locate the "Ultra Key" settings.
• Use the "Eyedropper" tool to select the green color in your video:
  • Click on the green area of your clip to remove the green background.
• Adjust the settings to refine the keying:
  • Use "Matte Generation" options like "Transparency," "Highlight," "Shadow," and "Tolerance" to improve the keying effect.
  • Adjust "Matte Cleanup" settings to smooth edges or reduce artifacts.

Step 4: Add a New Background

• Import your new background image or video into the project.
• Drag the new background onto the timeline, placing it on a track below the green screen clip.
• Ensure the new background fills the frame by adjusting its scale or position in the "Effect Controls" panel.

Step 5: Fine-tune the Composite

• Select the green screen clip and adjust its position as needed to ensure it blends well with the new background.
• Use color correction tools if necessary to match the lighting and colors between the foreground and background:
  • Go to the "Color" panel and use tools like "Lumetri Color" to adjust brightness, contrast, and saturation.

Step 6: Render and Export Your Video

• Once satisfied with the result, render your project:
  • Go to "Sequence" in the top menu and choose "Render In to Out."
• To export your final video, go to "File" > "Export" > "Media."
• Choose your desired format and settings, then click "Export."

Conclusion

You've successfully removed a green screen background using Adobe Premiere CC. This skill opens up numerous possibilities for your video projects, allowing you to create more dynamic and visually appealing content. As a next step, consider exploring additional effects and transitions to enhance your edits further. Happy editing!