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Whether you’re creating a YouTube gaming video, Instagram ad, tutorial, or corporate video, replace video backgrounds or add special effects for free with Clipchamp’s green screen video editor.
What is the green screen effect?
Green screen, also known as Chroma Key or picture-in-picture, is a special effects technique that lets you remove a chosen color (usually green, red, or blue) from video clips, then replace it with another video or image.
How to edit green screen video
If you don’t have the time or resources to DIY your own green screen video footage, don’t worry. Use one of our ready-to-use green screen templates, or search our stock library full of high-quality green red, and blue screen footage, images, backgrounds, and GIFs.
Step 1. Drag and drop a green screen stock video onto the timeline
Click on the stock video tab on the toolbar. Scroll down to the perfect for green screen category and search through our stock footage.
Drag and drop a green screen stock video onto the timeline.
Step 2. Add your video clip below the green screen video
To upload your own media, click on the import media button in your media tab, drag and drop media from your files, upload using our integrations, or use the smartphone QR code.
Drag and drop the video clip below the green screen video on the timeline. Remember to always place the green screen stock on top of all your video elements.
Step 3. Apply the green screen filter
Click on the top video clip, so it’s highlighted green. On the property panel, click on the filters tab.
Scroll down until you see the green screen filter. Click on the green screen filter.
Here, you will be able to edit the screen threshold and also screen color. If your green screen is red or blue, click on the red or blue options.
Step 4. Save your video
To export your green screen video, click on the export button and select a video resolution. We recommend selecting 1080p for all YouTube uploads. Save your video to your computer, or share it directly on YouTube with Clipchamp’s integration.
How to edit red or blue screen video
Step 1. Drag and drop a red or blue screen stock video onto the timeline
Our green screen feature also is compatible with red and blue stock video footage. Click on the stock video tab on the toolbar, then search blue screen or red screen keyword in the search bar. Drag and drop your stock video onto the timeline.
Step 2. Add your video clip below the red or blue screen video
Just like the tutorial above, add your second media asset to the timeline. To upload your own media, click on the import media button in your media tab, drag and drop media from your files, upload using our integrations, or use the smartphone QR code.
Step 3. Apply the green screen filter
Click on the top video clip, so it’s highlighted green. On the property panel, click on the filters tab. Scroll down until you see the green screen filter. Click on the green screen filter.
Next, click on the screen color button and click blue.
Step 4. Edit your video size and position
If your video is bigger than the blue or red screen section, just adjust the size and position of the video. Click on the video on the timeline, so it's highlighted green. Drag the video corners in and out to edit the size. Use the freehand tool to move the video around the video preview screen.
Step 5. Save your video
To export your green screen video, click on the export button and select a video resolution. We recommend selecting 1080p for all YouTube uploads. Save your video to your computer, or share it directly on YouTube with Clipchamp’s integration.
Add special effects to your green screen video
Take your green screen video to the next level by adding special effects.
Trim and resize video clips
If you need to trim awkward silences or unwanted sections from your reaction video, just use the trimming tool. All you have to do is drag in and out the clips green sidebars on the timeline. Using our free-hand cropping tool, resize video clips without any restrictions.
Add your brand kit and personalize text
If you want to make your videos recognizable and consistent, add your brand kit to our green screen video editor. Choose from a wide variety of title fonts, styles, captions, and colors, and add your logo. Your logo can also become a watermark for your videos by reducing the opacity.
Use professional video effects
If you want to add another element to your green screen video, check out our AI voiceover feature. Create a free voiceover from a diverse range of voices in many different languages, accents, and ages.
Apply green screen to webcam recordings
Are you working from home and want to remove the background from a webcam recording? Either webcam record your video in front of your own green, red, or blue screen or select a stock green screen background. Our green screen effects work on all videos.
Frequently asked questions
What videos can I make with the green screen effects?
Creators can easily make anything from YouTube, gaming, tutorials, and corporate videos to green screen memes, GIFs, social media, and real estate videos.
Do I need a green screen to insert a background into a video?
Yes. If you are recording your own green screen footage, make sure your background is a red, blue, or green color, or else the background remover feature won’t work.
Is Clipchamp green screen video editor free?
Yes. All free users can access a limited selection of green screen stock footage and templates, but all users can save in 1080p video resolution. Access all green screen stock and templates by upgrading your account.
To use our video background remover, head over to Clipchamp’s free online video editor. Our video solutions don't stop at green screen effects. Once you've mastered the Chroma Key effects, add finishing touches like audio and transitions or clean up your clip with trimming tools.
