Green Screen Movie FX - Chroma Key In Your Pocket
by Joe White
July 4, 2011
You know those big, blockbuster Hollywood movies that use "green screens" to make actors look like they're somewhere they aren't? Now, for $1.99 Apple fans can take advantage of a similar feature, with Green Screen Movie FX. The application allows users to replace a solid color in a photograph on their handset with a video of their choice.
In order to create the special effect, simply shoot an image with a solid color backdrop. Then from within the app, choose the color you want to replace and the video you wish to replace it with. A variety of videos come built-in, including:
And the application also comes with a variety of exciting features, too, including:
- Group of hot air balloons in flight
- Spectacular water fountain display from Las Vegas
- Tranquil beach with palm tree rustling in the breeze
- Flying through clouds especially for super hero movies!
- View of the earth rotating through space
- Slow motion fire explosion
- Amazing firework show
As mentioned, Green Screen Movie FX is currently available to purchase for $1.99. We've included a demo video of the app below for you to check out. And if you already own the app, let us know your thoughts in the comments.
- Import movie clips from iTunes or use captured videos from iPhone gallery
- Change the amount of background color replaced live with tolerance slider
- Fine turn the chroma key’s red, green, blue values
- Record videos and share them straight to Facebook, Dropbox, email, iPhone gallery
- Highly customizable options including capture resolution, chroma match quality, camera focus mode
