How To Remove Backgrounds without a Green Screen! | After Effects Tutorial

How To Remove Backgrounds without a Green Screen! | After Effects Tutorial

March 14, 2022
Jonathan Fields

In this tutorial, we will show you how to remove the background from your shot without using a green screen.

Are you working on a video project which requires you to remove your video background without using a green screen or blue screen? You may not have the time, money, or ability to set up a green screen for your existing shot. Take 7 minutes and learn 2 methods of doing this with the best results.

Running Time: 7 minutes



This AE tutorial will cover:

  • The basic workflow of a green screen and why people prefer to use it.
  • How to use Luminance keying if you don’t have access to a green or blue screen.
  • How to use rotoscoping when lighting options are limited.


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