Green Screen

Pronunciation: /ɡriːn skriːn/

Definitions of green screen

noun a screen or backdrop used in filming or photography that is typically green in color, allowing for easy removal and replacement of the background in post-production editing

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a green screen at the store.

A2 The green screen is used for movie special effects.

B1 The actors stood in front of the green screen during filming.

B2 The green screen technology allowed for realistic backgrounds to be added in post-production.

C1 The green screen was expertly lit to ensure a seamless composite image.

C2 The green screen process requires precise calibration to achieve professional results.

Examples of green screen in a Sentence

formal The film production team used a green screen to create realistic special effects.

informal We can use a green screen to make it look like we're in outer space!

slang Let's set up the green screen and make some movie magic!

figurative She felt like she was standing in front of a green screen, disconnected from reality.

Grammatical Forms of green screen

• past tense: green screened
• plural: green screens
• comparative: greener screen
• superlative: greenest screen
• present tense: green screens
• future tense: will green screen
• perfect tense: has green screened
• continuous tense: is green screening
• singular: green screen
• positive degree: green screen
• infinitive: to green screen
• gerund: green screening
• participle: green screened

Origin and Evolution of green screen

First Known Use: 1970 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'green screen' originated from the use of a green-colored backdrop in film and television production to create visual effects.

Evolution of the word: Originally used specifically with a green backdrop, the term 'green screen' has evolved to encompass any colored backdrop used for chroma keying in visual effects production.