Whether it’s movies, advertising, fashion, sports, or news, green screens play a role in adding visuals and special effects during video editing. You don’t need to be a skilled video editor or have access to professional apps to create mesmerizing videos. Windows 11’s default video editor, Clipchamp, makes green screen videos in no time.
Spending time creating a visual masterpiece is worth the effort. Especially when you want to use these videos for your YouTube channel, gaming stream, TikTok ad, or corporate client. We useClipchampfor Windows in the screenshots below. Microsoft’s video editor is available on the web, and you can follow these steps on your Mac ortop Chromebook.
What is the green screen effect?
The effect is also known as Chroma Key or picture-in-picture. It’s used to remove and replace a specific color with another media file. Most production houses pick a green shade. It’s most distinguished from human skin tones, making it easier for editors to separate two elements in a video. Clipchamp supports a green screen filter by default. Let’s check it in action.
Use the green screen effect in Microsoft Clipchamp
Clipchampcomes pre-installed on Windows 11 PCs. If you don’t see the app, head toMicrosoft Store to download it.
Pick a green screen video
If you don’t want to pay for Clipchamp Premium, import green screen video templates from your computer. Use royalty-free websites to find videos and add them to Clipchamp to create a final video.
Import your video
After selecting a green screen video, upload your video from the PC.
Add visual touches to your green screen video
Before exporting your video, check the Clipchamp editing tools to elevate your clip to the next level. Go toFiltersand apply a trendy filter to your video. You can also add stock and creative effects, play music, get rid of empty spaces, apply smooth transitions, add text banners, and tweak the video speed.
If you have Clipchamp Premium, use a brand kit to create consistency in all your videos.
Export and share green screen videos
When you’re satisfied with the outcome, click theExportbutton at the top and save your video as an MP4 file.
Clipchamp pricing
Clipchamp’s free plan comes with limitations. You can’t use premium media assets, brand kits, and premium filters. You also can’t back up content across all devices and export media files in 4K quality. The green screen effect is available in the free plan. As for other add-ons, you’ll pay $12 monthly to unlock them.
Wow your audience with your creativity
Even since Microsoft acquired Clipchamp, the software giant has unlocked many Clipchamp premium features for free. The company is expected to double down on Clipchamp with AI features and useful add-ons in the coming months. Microsoft Clipchamp is different from a traditional video editor. If you are new to Clipchamp,check our dedicated guideto learn more about it.
