Tuesday, February 20 / 5 Adar 5778
The Technology: Green Screen
by Debbie Harris
Edited by Ann D. Koffsky
Green Screen is an easy-to-use, ios app that enables users to make their own videos with simple “green screen” effects. Green screen effects are used in the movies to make it look like the actors are in an exotic location (when they are really in a Hollywood studio) or to make it look like a weather announcers are standing in front of a weather map (when they are really standing in front a blank, green screen).
All you need is the app and a green screen and you can create images that show your students anywhere you choose! And that green screen doesn’t need to be expensive; I’ve had terrific results using a green plastic tablecloth from the dollar store taped to the wall.
The app creates the effect by combining images from multiple sources into a single video. Just shoot your video (or take a photo) from within the app. Then, add your desired background, and the app will insert it in place of the green screen. The result will be an image of your students standing inside ancient Israel, the shuk, or even on the moon!
The app costs $2.99. For more information on using the app, head over to Do Ink’s support site.
In Your Classroom
- Feature a green screen booth at your Purim carnival! Pick a series of fun backgrounds and invite participants put on character costumes, and appear in a scene with their friends.
- The app looks for green, so it’s a good idea to caution your students to avoid wearing green when recording (or they could disappear altogether!).
- Think beyond the background – if your background photo is a person, then your image can look like you are meeting with that person. Try having your students pose standing next to Mordecai or Esther.
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