Green screen backgrounds are expensive, but did you know green screens can be used for more than green screening? They also make great backdrops. Check out our roundup of green screen background options to save money on your next event!
What is green-screening?
Green screening is when a green or blue backdrop is replaced by an alternative background in post-production. This green or blue backdrop allows the subject to stand out from their background while filming, making it simpler and faster to switch between multiple backgrounds. Green screening isn’t just used in movies; many events utilize green screens too! Click here to read 10 Tips for Using Green Screens at Events.
How do I choose the best green screen background for my budget?
Before green screening your next event, consider what green screen background will best fit your budget. Don’t forget to account for green screen footage, green screen equipment hire and green screen editing in your total! The following green screen backgrounds are available from suppliers located in Australia, New Zealand and the US:
- Green screens
- Shipping green screens
iii. Portable green screens
- DIY green screens
- Green wall/ceiling backdrops
Green Screens
Click here to view a list of Australian suppliers who offer green or blue green screens. You can expect to pay between $180AUD – $300+ AUD per day depending on the supplier and size of the green screen (10ft x 8 ft green screen = 1.86m x 2.44m – $184AUD per day)
Shipping green screens (10ft x 8ft green screen = 1.86m x 2.44m green screen)
Click here to view green screens that are available for shipping from the US or China with pricing dependent on size, material and weight of green screen (1″ spandex green screen = green stretch fabric with green front projection surface – $399USD; 3mm PVC green screen = green stretch fabric with matte white backside – $747USD; 5/8″ poplin green screen = green stretch fabric with smooth black backside – 33lb/yd2 (~15kg/m2 – $499USD). Shipping green screens can cost $200AUD – $2000+ AUD, depending on green screen supplier and green screen weight.
Portable green screens (10ft x 8ft green screen = 1.86m x 2.44m green screen)
To view green screens that are available for rental or purchase from companies located in Australia, New Zealand and the US. Renting green screens is ideal for one-off events while purchasing green screens will save you money if you’re planning multiple events with green screening involved. Portable green screens typically include a carry bag with shoulder strap, ground pegs, adjustable height stand and side rails to create different backdrops without using masking tape or other sticky tacky material to mask out the green screen background.
For green screen background rental, green screening service or green screen set up in Chicago – green screens unlimited offers green screen photography and green screen videography at a very affordable rate. We have green screen backdrop solutions available for all types of events including weddings, corporate, holiday parties and more. Our green screens are easily scalable to fit any size event space. They also come with lighting equipment if needed for optimal lighting conditions that can be adjusted from high to low intensity depending on your needs. For your convenience we have both portable green screen options as well as mounted green screens that can remain in place throughout the duration of your event for multiple photo opportunities. In addition green screens unlimited also provides custom graphic design services so you can have a truly unique looking green screen background that is perfect to promote your brand or event. Contact green screens unlimited today for green screen backgrounds to enhance the look of your next special event.
Your green screen set up can provide green screen photography and green screening for all types of events including weddings, parties, holiday events, corporate functions and more.
For green screens extras at a very affordable rate contact green screens unlimited today. We have both portable green screens as well as green screens that are mounted in place for an extended period. We also provide custom graphic design services so you can have a unique looking green screen back drop that is perfect to promote your brand or event theme.
Conclusion:
Many warehouses across the US offer shipping and receiving services. Some of these warehouses also offer shuttling services (stock pick up shuttles) to make your receiving process easier and faster.
