H A N N A H W O R BOY S

GREEN SCREEN

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE GREEN SCREEN

To edit my green screen with my chosen background I chose to use adobe photoshop cs6. The reason for this edit is to create a poster for the web series Obsession. The poster will have to communicate the genre and theme of the web series so that it will fully translate to the audience.

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Using the wand tool I then began to remove the green screen away from the subject. The wand tool works by

depicting and selecting similar shades and colours, which can then be deleted/ removed. The more variation in the shades due to shadow etc. the higher the tolerance level

would be set so that a larger area could be selected.

To begin the editing process I started by duplicating the original green screen layer. This

was done so that there would be an untarnished and unedited layer that would remain untouched and could be referred to

later if needed.

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Then by using the eraser tool I was able to remove any pixels that were not selected by the wand tool. It also

enabled me to refine the edges around the subject. The reason for the subject in darkness help to empower the horror genre and it supports the

unknown factor. Also through the trailer for Obsession the face of John Doe is never featured. This is done so that it makes the audience question

the character and also builds the tension.

Next I created a new file. I modified the width and height of this file so that I could acquire the appropriate size for the

poster.

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By using the fill tool and selecting the colour black I was able to change the colour of the new file so that it had a black background. I

decided to use black as it is a colour which is usually associated with the horror genre. I also believe that it will set the scene for both the poster and therefore the web series. It will give the audience no misconception about what the web series obsession is about.

Next I used the text tool so as to start introducing the tagline. I first began this by choosing an

appropriate text which would communicate the genre. I also made the decision to keep the text in

capitals. This was done so that it would make a final statement.

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I then continued to add the text into the new file. I used a new text layer for each line of script. I also reduced the size of every other line so that certain parts were

emphasised more than others. I made sure the arrangement of the text was uneven and chaotic. This

was done so that it would challenge the norm and create a composition that would appear abstract.

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This is what the arrangement of the tagline will look like on the poster.

Next I went onto the

layer filters and choose the effect of dissolve. I added this effect to

each of the text layers. I decided to

use this effect as it added a textured

finish to the text which produced a scratched and grain

effect. I felt that this helped to emphasis the genre

and produce a statement.

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Then I decided to duplicate each text

layer so that I could

further edit the layer without

effect what had already been done.

By right clicking on the newly

duplicating layers I then

click on rasterize

type. I did this so that I

could use the filter gallery.

This is what the duplicated layer icon look like after I had

used rasterize type.

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I then chose the filter option of reticulation. The focus upon the text – typography for this poster is extremely important as it tells the audience what it is is about. It gives away the genre and sets the scene. Therefore I chose to add this particular filter as I felt it would help to fully communicate the

tension and scary elements which are present in the web series Obsession.

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As the filter which had just been used was place on the duplicated layer, the previous editing which has been done to the original text was no longer

visible. So as a result I changed the opacity of the duplicated layer so that both effects from the layers were visible and worked together in producing

the typography. I felt that both these effects worked well and therefore created a typography which fully communicated the narrative and genre of

the web series Obsession.

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Next I inserted the subject layer (green screen) which I

had previously edited. I arranged the layer so that it

was slightly off centre, therefore continuing to test the idealistic and beautifully

composed scene. I decided to do this so it would get a

reaction from the audience – make the poster appear

abstract.

Then I created a new layer. I ensured that this layer was behind all others. I did this so that I could use the eraser tool and erase through the background layer. This was done so as to create a spot light

which would illuminated the main focal point of the poster. However I did ensure that the harshness of the eraser tool was low so that it was a gradually fade and not a harsh contrast. Also the opacity of this tool was set slightly low so that the transition

between layers was gradually and merged well together.

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I then inserted another layer which was off the mood board - victim board which was used in the trailer. I decided to use this as it is an iconic part of the trailer for Obsession and help to set the scene for what type of narrative the audience show expect to see. I then used the black and white editing tool to change the colour of the victim board so that it fits with the rest of the scene. By using this tool I was able to adapt the colour level input o that I gained the correct balance for what I wanted. I wanted the faces of his victim to be in white and grey so as to emphasise

their innocence whereas the rest of the board I wanted to be in black so that it framed the focal point of this element.

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Finally I inserted the image of the typography which had previously been chosen by the target market during a survey. So that the synergy was the same throughout this poster I used the same process for the text as I did for

the tagline. However I did also modify the colour of the title so that it stood out. I chose to use red and it is another colour which is associated to horror due to it being the colour of blood. Lastly I used the paint brush tool. However I

did adjust the brush type so that it produced a gritty appearance rather than a smooth one. I then added this to cover parts of the text for the tagline This was done to help set the scene and produce a spooky atmosphere.

FINAL POSTER