How to add Chroma key (green screen effects) to a movie for FREE 2

video How to add Chroma key (green screen effects) to a movie for FREE 2

NOTE: The video above is at low quality, so I recommend you download the high quality video here. And if the link is broken, please report.

My previous tutorial showed how to use a free software called WAX to add chroma key (green screen effects) to your movie. WAX, however, had many problems. People we're complaining that this and that didn't work, something screwed up, etc.

So I looked for a better and free video editing software, and found T@B ZS4 (download it at the downloads section of the site). I was amazed at how great the program was. The input/output compatibility was large, it had several more features than WAX, and definable output quality.

But the best part is, it's got a higher quality Chroma Key plugin! And, also, a Key Smoother plugin to make your video look real professional in quality!

You don't need to be a computer nerd (... like me...) to use this program, just follow the video tutorial.

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Mar 19, 2011. 12:00 PMcereira says:

Can someone tell me what files this suports, cos my videos are not showing up on it.

Dec 31, 2008. 1:17 PM

andydrumer12 says:

i downloaded this for my mac and its not good haha, it wont even load the video, dose anyone know of a good free greenscreen program for mac?

May 16, 2010. 9:33 PMfjsailor says:

T@B ZS4 has an OSX version at www.zs4.net/download

Jan 10, 2009. 8:16 PMuhsnamih says:

hei can u please tell me how and where to get some full green scree effect softwares for free........this ones - adobe after effects , sony vegas etc.....or please someone tell me where to go for full free adobe after effects software .............thanks

Apr 8, 2010. 6:42 PMcount jamez says:

Well... The problem is that they are all expensive. And they are expensive for a reason. If thay were given out for free, the companies would lose a lot of money, because of the developing cost.
Let me put it this way: would you like to be ripped off of $900+?

Sep 14, 2009. 4:55 AMWhiteTigerTails says:

I could, but they no longer work. Adobe saw a youtube video on how to download CS4 for free, and they made a program that sniffs out the false programs, the moment they connect to the internet. Tough luck.

Apr 7, 2009. 4:42 AMDSAdzionator says:

*ahem* Would that not be illegal?

Feb 19, 2010. 9:34 PMmiimaster2 says:

can you cut AROUND a picture for the part you want transparent...like a person with a multi color background...can u make ALL the colors transparent? Please respon to this at my email...(miimaster2@gmail.com) becuz i hardly ever come on...tahnx in advance
-Mii Master

Sep 27, 2009. 12:54 PMAntonella++ says:

I have a little problem.... i've putted a background video... but is shorter than the greenscreen one... what can i do?

Nov 19, 2009. 2:39 PMcclementi6 says:

if the background video is still, then you might as well make it a picture or just copy it and paste it so it loops. otherwise, you have to either refilm the background or cut down the foreground

Oct 20, 2009. 2:02 PMsniper69jr says:

i think wax is easier and simpilier

Oct 4, 2009. 1:48 PMknoxarama says:

i'm not a fan. Almost nothing worked on it, everything did something else than what happened on yours, and i just can't find the problem.

Sep 22, 2009. 10:05 AMmmould03 says:

Kudos. I've been looking for a good, FREE, chroma key solution and this is absolutely it. Great video; high quality or not, it was simple enough to follow and certainly got the job done. Thanks so much for sharing.

Jan 13, 2009. 3:08 PMaprilfisrt_94 says:

can you use blue screen with it ( a blue cover perhaps?)

May 27, 2008. 2:02 PMmmould03 says:

Yes, you can use a red screen for that matter. In the video he shows a step where you select a large portion of the background (green in his video) but no matter what the color, it will work. Mind you if you use a blue screen and you're subject is wearing anything blue, that part of them will be transparent and show the background image/video in its place.

Aug 13, 2009. 5:19 PMsaxman12 says:

ok so the background goes for a while but then goes back to the green screen what do i do?

Jan 24, 2008. 3:01 PMGorillazMiko says:

Great job! The video is very good, the quality is okay I guess, but I can still get what you mean, nice job!

Jun 16, 2009. 2:04 PMmovie man says:

I tried to install it but it didn't work.

May 16, 2009. 2:06 AMmr.brightside6564 says:

where can i download it???

May 30, 2009. 7:00 PMA.C.E. says:

come on, you cant simply read to the third paragraph? lazy??

Jan 19, 2009. 6:52 AMpiratetom95 says:

only my import shows, the mediamixer is just a black box on the right, on top of the imported video, this video is confusing, could you sum it up for us....? thanks

Nov 24, 2008. 2:22 AMerikals says:

Could not load one of the .dll files it required so had to abort installation. Sorry about the negative comments, just how it is. Can anyone else suggest another program for chromakey other than WAX?

Feb 17, 2008. 9:40 PMRockerx says:

Do you by chance go or are a member of Indy Mogul.com? Both of these programs are recommended there.: )

Sep 3, 2008. 5:44 PMKeith-Kid says:

That was exactly what I thought when I saw these two ibles!

Sep 3, 2008. 5:48 PMRockerx says:

you like Indy Mogul?

Sep 4, 2008. 12:08 PMKeith-Kid says:

Extremely!

Nov 5, 2008. 5:48 PMrubberchicken says:

Sweet! Me, too!

Nov 6, 2008. 3:26 PMmg0930mg says:

Me too, I have since they started.

Sep 4, 2008. 2:03 PMRockerx says:

cool

Feb 18, 2008. 2:51 PMBluryBlue (author) says:

No, I find my way around the net by Google.

Feb 20, 2008. 2:20 PMRockerx says:

that works to:)

Nov 5, 2008. 4:46 PMThe Red Button says:

uhmmm yeah when i try to open the exported file is says i dont have the codec?

Jul 19, 2008. 11:03 AMBridel568 says:

hey I got a new question. on this program it`s got reverse but I can't seem to get the reverse to work so can someone help me to get it to work?

Jul 14, 2008. 8:23 AMsircastick89 says:

Our version of the software seems to be different from the one you use in the tutorial. When you say to press the button with the white rectangle on the upper right hand side, we don't have that button. ?????????

Jul 14, 2008. 12:44 PMBluryBlue (author) says:

I've been getting a lot of these questions lately. For now, check to see if you downloaded version 0.958, that's the version used in the video. If that doesn't help, try seeing if you missed something in the video. My video is unclear at some parts, so I don't blame anyone for the complications involving understanding the video. I'm currently working on a non-video instructable on the subject of ZS4 Chroma Keying that will be more clear to understand.

Jul 11, 2008. 7:48 AMsircastick89 says:

What kind of file does this work with? I tried AVI but it only played the audio, and any other file type just makes it freeze. ???????

Jul 11, 2008. 10:01 AMBluryBlue (author) says:

It should work with AVI. I'm not sure why it's not working for you. I'm working on a new non-video tutorial on how to use T@B ZS4, it should be more clear and less misleading to some people.

Apr 24, 2008. 5:09 PMdnicky2288 says:

Can you send me an email to reply to this teachimg me how to do it.(I don't get the video.) (comments go to my email)

May 23, 2008. 8:28 AMMePerson says:

Go here: http://www.zs4.net/tutorial-chromakey

Jun 24, 2008. 12:49 PMBridel568 says:

on t@bzs4 web site under the downloads which one should I pick. cause I don't know what one is the one you are talking abought. please help me =(

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