Born in Malta in January 1989, Maurizio has always dreamt of doing something impossible in his life. That’s exactly what he has done a few years ago when he decided to leave everything and moved to the West Midlands. His Passion was also another reason why he has chosen the West Midlands – West Bromwich Albion. Worked in different industries, like tourism, advertising, construction and entertainment, finance was always something that he wanted to do. Asking who Maurizio is to his friends, you would have one simple answer, – Joker, A Caring Person and a Plane Spotter. The best DIY lighting for green screens that I can recommend is free—just film outside. I do this all the time with a pop-up green screen I mounted on a C-stand. This is effective. Just be mindful of your shadow, as well as anything around you casting an unwanted shadow behind you. Also, be mindful of the wind!

Filming in mid-day will provide plenty of light, and the shadows should fall below your subject, not on the green screen. Use your free light source by setting your pop-up green screen outside. Image via Jacob_09. Why it made the cut: This convenient screen is easy to transport, doesn’t need external stands, and won’t require ironing. Deliveries to the following postcodes may take between 3 and 5 working days, and will incur a charge: The most common solution for cheap lighting is construction work lights. You’ve probably seen these before. They’re usually dual lights mounted on a bright orange stand.Because the screen stores in a neatly wrapped tube, it comes out nearly perfectly flat and doesn’t require steaming or pressing like a fabric model will. The Elgato’s polyester screen material can withstand some punishment, so you can use it on-location if the need arises. Pop-up Green Screens are not only compact but lightweight and come complete with a FREE TRAVEL BAG for hassle-free transportation. Complete with a large green screen, a stand, a pair of lights and reflectors, the Neewer Green Screen kit has all you need in one box. Whether you're a beginner vlogger or a filmmaking pro, finding the right green screen can make your videos look appealing and professional. Remember to think carefully about size, colour and type, to ensure you choose a green screen that suits your video and photography needs. If you follow our tips, you'll be one step closer to becoming to next Steven Spielberg! Craft stores will usually have large rolls of solid green and blue fabric you can choose from and cut to your specifications. Buying fabric this way is relatively affordable, too. Craft store fabric is easy to access and inexpensive. Image via Tatiana Gordievskaia.

I don’t think they’re worth the trouble (compared to the YouTube green screen kits or just filming outside). But if you’re in a pinch budget-wise, or have some available to you, you know they’re an option now. The Olafus Work Light is LED-generated, therefore, it doesn’t generate as much heat and is safer to use. Image via Olafus.

Portable “pop-up” green screens—like this one from Fancierstudio—can provide fantastic results. This is the type of green screen I frequently use due to its simplicity. Most start around five-feet wide, which is about as narrow as you want to go, even for shots with just one person. If you’re shooting a group or you want something big enough to get full-body shots with, you’ll want to go even bigger like 9’ x 10’. Essentially, you want as much coverage as you can fit in your space. Final thoughts about the best green screens Been in or around engineering/manufacturing my entire life, grandparents who let you build cars with them have their uses!!