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How do I remove green spill when working with chroma keying?

Asked on Oct 26, 2025

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When working with chroma keying, removing green spill is crucial for achieving a clean composite. This process involves using tools in your editing software to eliminate unwanted green reflections on your subject. Software like Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve offer built-in tools to handle this effectively.

Use a chroma key effect (e.g., Ultra Key in Premiere Pro or Delta Keyer in DaVinci Resolve) to remove the green background.
Apply a "spill suppression" tool or adjust the "spill" settings within the chroma key effect to neutralize green reflections on your subject.
Fine-tune the settings by adjusting the "tolerance" and "edge" parameters to ensure a natural look without affecting the subject's colors.

Additional Comment:

Consider using a secondary color correction layer to further refine areas with persistent green spill.
Lighting your subject separately from the green screen can help minimize spill during shooting.
Ensure your subject is positioned at an appropriate distance from the green screen to reduce reflections.

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How do I remove green spill when working with chroma keying?

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