Green Screens
Green Screens
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Green screen technology allows users to replace a solid green background with any digital image or video.
In the classroom, students can record themselves in front of a green screen and appear anywhere—from historical landmarks to outer space—making it a powerful tool for creative storytelling, video projects, and engaging presentations.
Maker-STEAM Checkout Inventory
4 Retractible Green Screens
1 Pop Up Screen
2 Green Screen Fabric Pieces
Age Recommendation
PK-12th Grades
Getting Started Video
Getting Started Video
Resources
Tips
🧠 Getting Started
🧠 Getting Started
Use a solid, well-lit green background – Avoid wrinkles or shadows for best results.
Dress smart – Make sure students don’t wear green, or they’ll disappear into the background!
🎬 Filming Tips
🎬 Filming Tips
Use even lighting – Light the screen and the subject well to reduce shadows and color spill.
Frame the shot carefully – Keep the green screen fully behind the subject with no gaps showing the real background.
💡 Teaching Tips
💡 Teaching Tips
Plan ahead – Have students script or storyboard before recording.
Explore cross-curricular uses – Use for weather reports (science), historical reenactments (social studies), or book reviews (ELA).
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